Wastewater Collection Manager

City of Santa Cruz; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking a Wastewater Collection Manager to plan, direct, and oversee the Wastewater Collection/Flood Control Division within Public Works. Responsibilities include budgeting, fleet management, and staff supervision to ensure compliant operation of sewer and flood control systems.

Under the Wastewater System Manager, the role requires coordinating with other departments, agencies and engineers on CIP projects, with leadership responsibilities for a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Must possess a valid Grade III Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by CWEA within four qualifying test cycles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct activities, budget, fleet and staff for Wastewater Collection/Flood Control Division.
• Operate sanitary sewer collection and flood control infrastructure in compliance with state and local regulations.
• Direct the use of asset management software and SCADA systems; collaborate with other departments and external agencies.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Budgeting

Project management

Regulatory compliance

SCADA operations

Education

California Class C Driver’s License

CWEA Grade III Wastewater Collection Certificate

Job description

The Position

The current vacancy is for Wastewater Collection Manager in the Public Works Department.

The City of Santa Cruz is recruiting for a Wastewater Collection Manager to plan and direct the activities, budget, fleet, and staff in the operation and maintenance of the City’s Wastewater Collection / Flood Control Division of the Public Works Department. The Wastewater Collection Manager operates sanitary sewer collection and flood control infrastructure in compliance with State Water Board and Air Board regulations to protect public and environmental health. Reporting to the Wastewater System Manager, the Wastewater Collection Manager directs two (2) Field Crew Leaders who supervise two (2) Mechanical Technicians, four (4) Senior Maintenance Technicians and six (6) Maintenance Technicians. The Manager directs the use of asset management software and SCADA systems and collaborates with other City departments, outside agencies and consulting engineers in CIP rehabilitation projects of pipelines, pump stations, and other system infrastructure.

To learn more about our Sanitary Sewer Collection System, please visit: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Public-Works/Wastewater/City-Sanitary-Sewer-System

To learn more about our multi-award-winning Wastewater Treatment Facility, please visit: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Public-Works/Wastewater

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular and Temporary Wastewater Collection Manager vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. The eligible list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities combined with any required licenses is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of the following:

• High school diploma or tested equivalent; and
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection and stormwater systems, or equivalent as defined by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Successful completion of City of Santa Cruz’s Employee and Leadership Development program is accepted in lieu of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget, procurement and contract development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned functional area.
• Principles, practices, tools, and materials for operating, installing, cleaning, and repairing wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Practices of researching operations and maintenance issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to wastewater collection and stormwater operations and maintenance.
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals and confined space entry.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, contractors, and City staff.

Abilities

• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services.
• Administer complex and technical operations, maintenance, and related programs in an independent and cooperative manner.
• Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Other Requirements

• Must reside within a 45-minute response time by the end of probationary period.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Must possess a valid Grade III Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within four (4) qualifying test cycles.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of a Mechanical Technologist Grade I Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Municipal government experience

Career Ladder

• Wastewater Systems Manager
• Wastewater Collection Manager
• Wastewater Collection Field Crew Leader
• Senior Wastewater Collection Maintenance Technologist
• Wastewater Collection Maintenance Trainee/Technologist I/Technologist II