Important Information: This recruitment is subject to close at any time without notice but not before May 5, 2023 at 5:00pm. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

Who We Are
The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,100 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do
The Public Works Department provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. This infrastructure includes urban forest, traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights, and roadways. In addition, Public Works runs the following enterprise operations: Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Parking Operations.

What We're Looking For
The City of Beverly Hills is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Water System Supervisor (Distribution) to plan, organize, review, and supervise the activities, operation, and maintenance of the City's water distribution operation. The incumbent will supervise staff and perform related administrative functions both in the field and in an office setting.

Detailed Job Description
Water System Supervisor

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Oral exam

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Oversees, prioritizes, supervises, and coordinates the operation and activities of staff engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution system.
• Prepares estimates and monitors job costs; prioritizes schedules and assigns work; determines procedures, requirements and initiates requisitions for materials, equipment and supplies necessary for job completion. Inspect job sites, checks work in progress for proper procedures and usage of resources; oversees and assists staff with difficult assignments, and emergencies, as needed.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews technical operating standards and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and the effective delivery of quality water. Supervises staff engaged in pressure testing and disinfecting of water system mains, pipelines, services, hydrants, and related components.
• Supervises the water meter program; supervises the work of staff engaged in meter reading, installation, maintenance, repair, and testing.
• Develops, maintains, and implements a preventive maintenance plan. Maintains preventive maintenance records performed on water mains, hydrants, valves, meters and related components.

• Participates in the development, planning, design, and construction of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's). Provides technical advice, schedules, coordinates, and works closely with management, staff and consultants on project plans for new construction, system and facility improvements, and related projects.
• Serves as the water production and treatment plant Chief Operator as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Chapter 13, Operator Certification; assumes responsibility for regulatory and policy compliance and the effective operation and maintenance of the water production, treatment plant and distribution system.
• Supervises, monitors, and evaluates service and related contracts and monitors work and services to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Monitors contracted services to provide ongoing service and maintenance to the water systems and related components.
• Oversees the preparation of requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment. Oversees the inventory of chemicals, parts, and materials and ensures that an adequate level of supplies is maintained.
• Participates in development of the budget for the division's section; monitors expenditures, recommends budgetary adjustments, maintains records, and implements budget control. Assists in the preparation of equipment specifications and recommends major capital purchases for the division.
• Establishes annual work plans and develops and monitors performance measures and other benchmarking metrics. Implements and participates in the development of policies and procedures and recommends process improvements.
• Utilizes the City work order / asset management system to plan, manage, analyze and improve work performance.
• Supervises, assigns, schedules, and reviews the work of staff. Selects, trains, and evaluates employee performance; and recommends appropriate personnel actions. Determines staff training needs; provides, recommends or coordinates staff development, certification programs, and relevant training programs and activities.
• Follows and ensures adherence to all applicable laws, codes, regulations and guidelines, including mandated federal, state and county regulation as they relate to municipal water systems. Follows and enforces operating policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of reports. Maintains and oversees the maintenance of accurate and detailed records. Prepares and oversees the compilation of data for the preparation of comprehensive reports including technical and regulatory reports required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Attends and participates in meetings, professional organizations and other public events. Stays abreast of new regulations, trends, and innovations in the water field. Recommends and participates in the incorporation of new developments into program areas, as appropriate.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after working hours, as assigned.
• Coordinates section activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Responds and resolves inquiries, problems, and complaints.
• Performs related duties, as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience:

• An Associate's degree or 60 semester units or the equivalent of college-level coursework in water system technology, water treatment management or a closely related field.
• Combined six years of increasingly responsible experience in:
  • the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of a water system, preferably a water treatment plant. Experience must include water production, treatment, quality control and plant maintenance and repair; and/or
  • the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of a domestic and non-potable water distribution system.
• At least two years of the required experience must have included supervisory and administrative experience.
• Alternate combinations of education/work experience that would provide the necessary competencies may be considered.

• A valid California driver's license.
• A valid Class B Endorsement within 6 months of hire date.
• A valid State of California Department of Public Health Services issued Grade T-3 Water Treatment Operator Certificate (or higher)
  • Applicants with a minimum of a Grade T-2 may be considered at time of application; however a T-3 is required within 12 months of hire.
• A valid State of California Department of Public Health Services issued Grade D-4 Water Distribution Certificate (or higher)
  • Applicants with a minimum of a Grade D-3 may be considered at time of application; however, a D-4 will be required within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Operation, service, repair, and maintenance methods and techniques related to municipal water treatment and production plants and water distribution systems.
• Construction methods, techniques and practices relating to a water distribution system.
• Materials, and equipment used in pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of water mains, fire hydrants, water meters and various flow control and pressure valves. Meter reading and billing practices.
• Safe operation of construction and chlorination equipment.
• State, county, and local laws, regulations, and safety orders and procedures regulating municipal water systems.
• Principles and practices of water hydraulics as it relates to the production, treatment, and distribution of water.
• Materials, methods, and procedures of a treatment plant facility, wells, valves, pumps, motors, and reservoirs.
• Methods and techniques used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic based equipment, programmable processors, computerized control systems, instrumentation, pumps, and motors.
• Standards, methods, and procedures of water quality control and treatment, including sampling methods, testing, and reporting requirements.
• Contract development, negotiation, and administration.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and practices of supervision, evaluation, and training.
• Principles and practices of record keeping and report writing.

• Plan, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities of a water treatment and production plant and water distribution system.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair and maintain water systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, and components in accordance with applicable standards.
• Effectively operated and monitor the water system through the use of a computerized control system.
• Select, supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate staff.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance program and methods to evaluate work standards, systems, and procedures.
• Participate in the development, administration and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Prepare clear and concise reports including technical and regulatory reports. Maintain accurate and complete records including computerized records for regulatory compliance.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and monitor contracts.
• Prepare and administer budgets.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with division and City staff, a wide variety of individuals, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Follow and implement safety rules and regulations.

• Using a computer and applicable software.