Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

Presidio; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing preferences

Medical/dental/vision plans

Pension program

Job summary

Presidio Trust seeks a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to lead all operations for its potable water system in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will oversee treatment facilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide capital projects and asset management with a focus on reliability and water quality.

The role reports to the Utilities Manager and requires certifications (T3/D3, cross-connection) and at least five years in public water systems, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• California state water treatment and distribution certifications required.
• Minimum five years in public water systems with leadership experience.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations and maintenance of water treatment and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water regs.
• Develop budgets and manage consultants and vendors.
• Lead safety, training, and performance development activities.
• Coordinate with regulators, engineers, and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Supervisory experience

Data analysis

Education

California State Water Treatment Operator Certificate (Grade T3 or higher)

California State Water Distribution Operator Certificate (Grade D3 or higher)

Certified AWWA Cross-Connection Specialist

Tools

GIS

SCADA

AMI

CMMS

Job description

Imagine caring for one of America’s great national park sites and sharing it with the world.

Presidio Trust CEO Search Process

The Presidio Trust, a federal corporation, is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is a singular opportunity for a seasoned executive to lead an institution of national significance while balancing a bold vision with financial performance, to ensure the Presidio remains accessible and sustainable for generations to come.Stanton Chase, an executive search firm, has been retained for this search.

The Presidio Trust offers the chance to create a lasting legacy in one of America's most unique national park sites – the Presidio of San Francisco.

We’re public servants from many disciplines working toward our triple bottom line – welcoming all people and protecting the planet, fueled by the performance of park businesses that earn the funds to keep the Presidio open, beautiful, and free to everyone forever.

The Presidio Trust is an ideal place for those driven by service, inspired by big goals, and eager to learn and grow. It’s a place to do important work, in a beautiful setting, for the benefit of all.

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Work in a beautiful park setting with mission-oriented colleagues.

Trust staff members represent many disciplines, from the trades to finance.

We steward and share the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever.

Working at the Presidio Trust

Imagine being part of a big, bold, and dynamic endeavor: caring for one of America’s great national park sites and sharing it with the world. Imagine working in a thriving natural environment that’s also a living landmark. Imagine doing work that matters and leaving a lasting legacy.

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Supervisor to join its Utilities Department. The Presidio Trust is a unique federal agency that stewards and shares the Presidio, one of the most visited national park sites in America and a place where people live and businesses thrive. The Trust manages the Presidio through a triple bottom line focus: being visited and loved by all, being a model of environmental stewardship, and demonstrating excellence in all our operations.

Reporting to the Utilities Manager, the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor is responsible for the overall management, operation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning of the Presidio Trust’s potable water treatment and distribution systems. This position provides strategic and technical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water that meets or exceeds all federal and state regulatory requirements. The Water Treatment Plant Supervisor oversees daily operations, personnel, capital improvement projects, asset management programs, emergency response, contractor performance, budgeting, regulatory reporting, and the implementation of technology and data-driven initiatives that improve system performance, operational efficiency, and infrastructure resiliency.

This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting pay range of $62.16 to $68.85 per hour based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The starting base rate is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Applications received by October 6, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, storage facilities, pumping systems, and distribution network to ensure reliable delivery of safe drinking water.

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local drinking water regulations; serve as the primary liaison with the California Division of Drinking Water and other regulatory agencies.

Oversee the Water Quality Monitoring Program, sampling plans, Consumer Confidence Report, water quality investigations, cross-connection control coordination, regulatory reporting, and response to customer water quality concerns.

Develop and implement operational strategies that improve system reliability, resiliency, efficiency, water quality, and overall performance, including water conservation, energy efficiency, chemical optimization, and water loss reduction.

Lead, supervise, and develop Water Treatment and Distribution personnel, including staffing, training, performance management, certification development, and succession planning.

Manage treatment and distribution infrastructure through comprehensive asset inventories, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, condition assessments, risk-based replacement prioritization, and long-term infrastructure renewal planning.

Coordinate with Engineering on infrastructure planning and modernization projects, including design review, construction coordination, contractor oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.

Develop and administer annual operating budgets and manage consultants, contractors, vendors, and specialized technical services to support utility operations and capital improvement projects.

Lead the implementation and administration of utility technologies, including GIS, SCADA, AMI, and CMMS; maintain accurate utility records and analyze operational, asset, and consumption data to improve system performance, reduce water loss, and support strategic planning.

Coordinate water utility activities with Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Finance, Information Technology, SFPUC, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, tenants, and other internal and external stakeholders; represent the organization during inspections, regulatory meetings, and public outreach.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and organizational safety requirements and promote a strong safety culture throughout water utility operations.

Lead risk assessment, emergency preparedness, infrastructure resilience, response, and recovery efforts involving water quality incidents, infrastructure failures, natural disasters, and other water system emergencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises a team of up to 8 full-time professionals and contractors as appropriate.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include providing feedback, coaching, and guiding professional development of individual staff members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; authorizing time off; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and as needed, interviewing, hiring, and training new employees.

Required Qualifications

California State Water Treatment Operator Certificate (Grade T3 or higher).

California State Water Distribution Operator Certificate (Grade D3 or higher).

Certified AWWA Cross-Connection Specialist.

Five years of progressively responsible experience in public water treatment and distribution system operations, including experience supervising personnel and managing regulatory compliance, maintenance, or utility infrastructure programs.

Three years supervisory experience.

Develop strategic operational and capital improvement plans.

Ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements.

Ability to analyze operational and financial data to support decision-making.

Prepare technical reports, presentations, and budget proposals.

Ability to manage consultant and contractor performance.

Ability to coordinate multiple projects and competing priorities.

Experience building collaborative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, consultants, and internal departments.

Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, regulatory agencies and the public.

Ability to promote innovation and continuous improvement through technology and data-driven decision-making.

Desired Qualifications

A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust

Experience managing public water systems regulated under the California Safe Drinking Water Act.

Experience working with drinking water regulatory agencies, including the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water.

Experience implementing GIS, SCADA, AMI, or enterprise asset management systems.

Experience managing capital improvement programs and utility infrastructure projects.

Background Check
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.

We take good care of our staff members and their families. Our pay is competitive, and our benefits largely align with those offered by the federal government and include medical/dental/vision plans and a pension program.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to eliminating employment discrimination and creating an environment where all staff members are valued, respected , and free to perform to their fullest potential.

The Presidio Trust offers housing preferences to full-time, non-temporary, Presidio-based employees.

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