Water System Manager

JOB This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/21/26, 6/4/26 (final)Under general direction, the Water System Manager plans, organizes, leads, and oversees the operations, maintenance, repair and administration of water treatment, distribution and/or instrumentation and electrical sections; water resource and capital improvement planning; budget preparation, expenditure control and approval; personnel matters; public relations, customer service, related administrative duties and acts as regulatory agency liaison. Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Knowledge ofMethods, principles and practices of water distribution and treatment systems and storm water pumping stations, including electrical and process instrumentation and control systems Principles of chemistry and physics; laboratory practices and techniques used in the treatment of surface and ground water Principles of water utility organization, administration, and management; effective principles and practices of administration, budgeting, accounting, supervision, training, evaluation and personnel management; current principles and practices of risk management and safety procedures Safety principles, practices, and Cal-OSHA requirements involved in all aspects of water utility equipment usage, maintenance, operation and repair work Inspection, testing, calibration, maintenance and repair of process instrumentation and control equipment including SCADA systems Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuationAbility toFunction as Chief Operator for assigned water treatment facilities T-1 thru T-5, or D-5 distribution systems Plan, assign and coordinate a comprehensive operations and maintenance program for assigned section Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with others Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Influence and persuade others to take a desired action and/or directionInterpret and summarize a variety of data and information Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Read and interpret plans, schematics, process control flow diagrams, and system/network drawings Read and interpret water quality laboratory results Read and interpret detailed drawings and wiring diagrams, plans, specifications and maps Perform original circuit design work as required to implement analog and computer equipment modifications Analyze and evaluate maintenance records to establish preventative maintenance schedules and spare part inventories Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION APPLICATIONQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail EmployOffice@Saccounty.netInter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only