Stormwater Utility Supervisor

Careers In Government; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness

Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)

Deferred Compensation

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

The County seeks a Stormwater Utility Manager to supervise staff and manage repair and maintenance of stormwater facilities within the Sacramento County Stormwater Utility District. You will lead teams, read plans, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Strong focus on planning, customer service, and emergency response; requires knowledge of maps, environmental policies, and county procedures.

Qualifications

• Supervision and training of staff in maintenance tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with stormwater facilities and repair methods.
• Knowledge of safety orders and procedures (OSHA).
• Experience with various computer programs and software.
• Understanding environmental policies and agency agreements.
• Knowledge of county purchasing contracts and procedures.
• Awareness of gas detection, confined space, and hazardous materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of others.
• Provide customer service and work in a team environment.
• Assess employee abilities and recommend training.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Investigate service requests and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Stormwater systems

OSHA safety

Computer software

Environmental policies

County policies

Purchasing/contracts

Hazardous materials handling

Tools

Maps software

Job description

Job Description

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/1/26, 10/15/26 (final)

Under direction, the Stormwater Utility Manager, supervises staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility District in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and access roads.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowlege of

• Methods and techniques of supervision and training
• Verbal and written communication
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of storm water collection and distribution facilities
• General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety
• Various computer programs and software
• Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions
• County policies and procedures
• Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies
• Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials

Ability to

• Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of others
• Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers
• Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training
• Read and interpret plans and specifications
• Investigate service requests
• Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions
• Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides, pesticides, and mechanical means
• Make decisions in emergency situations
• Read and understand maps

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. One year in a Sacramento County class supervising airfield maintenance or highway maintenance activities

Or: 2. Two years of full-time experience in a journey level or above class in Sacramento County performing stormwater utility, highway maintenance, underground pipeline maintenance and repair, or airfield maintenance work.

Or: 3. Three years of full-time experience as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing duties which have included (1) drainage maintenance, repair, or construction work, (2) underground pipeline maintenance, repair or construction work, or (3) related experience.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

License Requirement : A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver’s License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements :

• Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites
• When working at the stormwater utility facility sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to:
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Reach above the shoulder
• Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds
• Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance
• Walk on uneven surfaces
• Climb into and out of excavations and a variety of waterways such as creeks, channels, and ditches

Working Conditions :

• Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
• Work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes, and/or odors

Work Outside of Normal Work Hours : All employees in this class will be required to work overtime, standby and call back. In particular, during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of storm water collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific