Distribution Maintenance Manager

Alameda County Water District; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda County Water District is seeking a Distribution Maintenance Manager responsible for managing the water distribution system. This role includes planning, overseeing projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate must have a degree in engineering, extensive management experience, and specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Six years progressively responsible experience in water distribution.
• Three years lead experience and completion of Leadership Skills Training Program.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and directs the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Prepares annual budget requests and monitors expenditures.
• Directs staff selection, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Initiative

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Analytical Judgment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

THE POSITION:The Alameda County Water District, located in Fremont, California, is seeking to hire a Distribution Maintenance Manager to join the Operations and Maintenance Department team. The Distribution Maintenance Manager position, under administrative direction from the Director of Operations and Maintenance, plans, schedules, directs, coordinates, and reviews, through subordinate supervisors, the operation and maintenance of the District's water distribution system; provides oversight and direction to the meter repair shop, cross connection control program, and warehouse operations; establishes and revises operating methods and procedures for the division and coordinates distribution system activities with the Water Supply Division, Water Production Division, Facilities Maintenance Division, and the Engineering Department; prepares the annual budget request for the division, estimates staffing, materials and equipment needs; monitors and controls unit expenditures after budget adoption; and performs related work as required. This job class requires initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to focus on multiple tasks, and professional level analytical and evaluative judgment.

TYPICALDUTIES

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Establishes division's construction and maintenance programs and priorities to meet department goals and objectives; establishes and revises operating methods and procedures and coordinates distribution system activities with the WaterSupply andProductionDivision, Facility MaintenanceDivision,and the Engineering Department.

• Recommends policies and procedures and as appropriate, implements changes to improve construction and maintenance activities.

• Plans, directs,and evaluates construction and maintenance staff activities; maintains employee morale and productivityand ensures employee safety.

• Directs the selection and evaluation of assigned?staffand provides for the technical training and professional?development of staff.

• Develops, reviews, and evaluates the division's work and the effective use of personnel within the division for conformity with objectives.

• Plans and schedules,through subordinate supervisors,major construction and maintenance projects performed by field forces; initiates preventive maintenance programs.

• Reviews engineering plans and specifications to identify and correct design problems prior to installation and extension of pipelines and advises engineering representatives of same.

• Prepares the annual budget request for the division; estimates staffing, materials and equipment needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption; approves requisitions for purchase of materials or supplies.

• Monitors expenditures involving customer initiated or on-going work projects and reports on notable variances; utilizes computerized system to manage and track work orders and their completion; reviews, as required, total expenditures involved in District customer and monthly expense jobs and prepares a written explanation on any variation.

• Visits work sites to maintain effective communication, monitorsprogress on major projects, observesworking conditions,and managesemergencies.

• Investigates and takes appropriate action on inquiries from water consumers.

• Participates in employee relations activities within the division; oversees administration of discipline and resolution of grievances; may serve as member of District's labor negotiations team; ensures proper administration of labor agreements within the division; meets and confers with employees and/or Union representative(s)on employee relations issues.

• Interviews and hires newemployees;plans and evaluates the performance of supervisors and staff; establishes performance requirements and personnel development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and ongoing development.

• May represent the division, department,and/or agency to other agencies as required by job responsibilities and/or as delegated.

• Performs other related work as required.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of:

Education and Experience:
Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, business, or a related field; and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the installation, operation, and maintenance of a water distribution system, including three (3) years of lead experience and completion of at least 75% of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. Supervisory experience strongly desired. One (1) year of supervisory experience may substitute for completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. If not previously completed, completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire.

Additional Requirements:

- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

- Must possess a Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certification issued by the California Department of Water Resources.

- Candidates who do not possess a Water Distribution Operator Grade 3. Must have a Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 certification and a Professional License/ Certification (e.g. California State Registration as a Professional Engineer). Must obtain a Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certification issued by the California Department of Water Resources within 24 months of appointment.

- Must obtain a Water Distribution Operator Grade 4 certification issued by the California Department of Water Resources within 24 months of appointment.

- Must obtain a Water Distribution Operator Grade 5 certification issued by the California Department of Water Resources within 48 months of appointment.

- Must obtain a Cross Connection Specialist certification within 24 months of appointment.

-Progression through the salary range will be predicated on the attainment of the required certifications and licensure listed here.

1) Application materials may be obtained and submitted from the District website: www.acwd.org. Candidates must complete an application and a Supplemental Questionnaire.

2) Completed application materials must be submitted online or to the Human Resources Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 27, 2025. Application materials must include an Alameda County Water District Employment Application AND a Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications submitted without all the required materials will not be given further consideration. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.

3) Candidates who are most qualified will be invited to participate in a qualification’s appraisal, which may include a written and/or practical exercise as well as an interview by an appraisal panel.

4) Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to an interview with the hiring Supervisor.

5) Employment offers are normally made following conduct of reference checks and are always contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, and security background checks. Employment is made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law, and the signing of a loyalty oath, pursuant to state law.