Wastewater and Storm Operations Supervisor

City of Chino; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City Provided Life Insurance

Health benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

PERS retirement options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The City of Chino is hiring a full-time Wastewater and Storm Operations Supervisor to lead and manage wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance programs. You will oversee compliance with CIWQS/SSO, NPDES, MS4, and SSMP requirements while coordinating field operations, staffing, and safety.

Preferred candidates have strong supervisory experience, knowledge of wastewater and stormwater operations, and the ability to respond to emergencies and coordinate with regulators and city departments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater operations, maintenance, and safety.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating teams.
• Familiarity with NPDES, MS4, SWECB requirements and related permits.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and review wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance, inspection, repair, and operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and reporting, including CIWQS/SSO and SSMP implementation.
• Coordinate field operations, emergency response, and performance management.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Emergency response

Education

High school + specialized training in wastewater/stormwater

Job description

We're Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full-time Wastewater and Storm Operations Supervisor!

Job Description

full-time Wastewater and Storm Operations Supervisor

PENDIING CITY COUNCIL’S APPROVAL: The Wastewater and Storm Operations Supervisor classification is currently pending City Council approval. Appointment to this position is contingent upon the formal adoption of this classification.

Who We Are

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

The City Of Chino Is a Vibrant Place To Live, Work, And Play, That Is Recognized For Its Integrity And Dedication To Public Service. Together We Take Pride In Providing Quality, Caring Service To Our Community. The City Of Chino Pursues Excellence In All Facets Of Our Operations And Services, Guided By The Following Organizational Values:

• Commitment to Our Community
• Integrity & Accountability
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Partnerships & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Communication & Engagement

The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City’s solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.

Duties/Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Plan, organize, supervise, and review wastewater collection and stormwater maintenance, inspection, repair, and operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including CIWQS/SSO reporting, NPDES/MS4 requirements, recordkeeping, and implementation of the SSMP.
• Coordinate field operations, emergency response, equipment, materials, staffing, training, safety, and performance management.
• Investigate system issues and customer concerns; coordinate corrective actions and prepare required reports.
• Review utility plans and coordinate projects with Public Works divisions, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Prepare and administer the operating budget and monitor expenditure.
• Promote effective customer service, interdepartmental collaboration, safety, and compliance with City policies and applicable regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Has knowledge of wastewater and stormwater operations, maintenance, safety, and emergency response.
• Can lead, supervise, and develop staff and understand personnel management.
• Understands applicable laws, regulations, permits, and industry standards, including NPDES, MS4, and SWECB requirements.
• Has ability to respond effectively to emergencies, system failures, and SSOs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in wastewater collection, stormwater management, or a related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in wastewater collection system maintenance and operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Possession of a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II Certification at the time of employment, to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Ability to obtain a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade III Certification within (12) months of appointment.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Senior Human Resources/Risk Management Analyst, Veronica Zamora at [e-mail] or [phone].

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at [phone]. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

PERS Retirement:

• 2.0%@55 for classic PERS members
• 2.0%@62 (PEPRA) if entered into PERS membership on or after 01/01/13
• 2.7%@55 for current City of Chino employees hired before 10/16/11.

City Provided Life Insurance of $100,000

Health Insurance Benefit Bank $2,488.74 with a maximum cash-out of $2,488.74 per month

12 Days Paid Vacation

12 Full-day Holidays (120 hours total)

3-1/2 Floating Holidays (35 hours total)

Sick Leave

Management Leave (60 hours) - 30 hours eligible for cash out

Bilingual Pay

Long Term Disability

$250 Per Month City Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation plan available for voluntary employee contributions

Tuition Advance Program

Health Flexible Spending (FSA) Plan available for medical and dependent care expenses

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses may be verified through information provided in your application materials?

• Yes
• No

Describe your experience with wastewater and stormwater regulatory compliance.

Describe your experience with planning and coordinating wastewater or stormwater maintenance, repair, inspection, or capital improvement projects.

Describe your experience managing operational resources, including staffing, equipment, materials, budgets, and expenditures.

This position requires a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade II Certification at the time of employment. Do you have this certificate?

• Yes
• No

This position requires the ability to obtain a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Grade III Certification within (12) months of appointment. Do you currently have this certificate?

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently have the certificate but I acknowledge that I have (12) months from the time of appointment to obtain the required certificate.
• Required Question