Water Operations Supervisor

Full Job Description

Water Operations Supervisor positions plan, assign, instruct, train, evaluate, and supervise the work plant operators at a City of San Diego potable water treatment plant; ensure plant operates according to state and federal regulations; optimize plant processes for water quality and minimized cost; respond to plant disruptions in a timely and efficient manner; ensure safety measures are followed and are up to date; represent the plant on construction projects; maintain plant documentation; review and prepare reports and procedures; review construction plans and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Water Operations Supervisor employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and may also be on standby to respond to water treatment plant emergencies for which they may receive 5% addition pay.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

CERTIFICATION: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Grade IV Water Treatment Operator's Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.
2. Letter issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board stating that you have successfully passed the examination for a Grade IV Water Treatment Operator's Certification.
3. Official notification from the California State Water Resources Control Board confirming you have filed to take the examination for a Grade IV Water Treatment Operator’s Certification.

NOTE:

• For option Number 3, applicants may apply and continue through the screening process with proof they have filed to take the examination; however, a valid Grade IV Water Treatment Operator’s Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is required at the time of hire.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Lead/Supervisory experience.
• Proficient in using computer software, including Word, PDF, and Excel.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of certification, letter of successful passage of examination, or official notice of filing to take the examination.

Required documents should be attached to your application electronically. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submission, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax at (619) 533-3337 or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Qualifications

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

Additional Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting.

Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.

Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation.

All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.

A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment.

Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number; otherwise, they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 9 - March 13, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)