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Salary displayed includes 9.5% general salary increase effective July 3, 2023.
If you have a passion for water operations and a desire to lead a team, the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company (OMUC) has the perfect opportunity for you. OMUC is seeking a forward thinking and innovative individual to join the team as a Water Production Supervisor. This role will be involved in supporting management in programs and policies as well as overseeing the activities, operations, and staff of water production operations. The role also assists in the implementation and enforcement of related activities; assists in the preparation of contracts and agreements; and performs other related work as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, takes initiative, have exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to establish, foster, and maintain positive, outstanding working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public. Additionally, successful candidates will embody the values of the City's Approach to Public Service and demonstrate the qualities of a 5 Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant.
- Separate Promotional and Open (external) Eligibility Lists will be established.
- The Promotional Eligibility List will be comprised of current City employees (full or part-time) who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The Open Eligibility List will consist of external applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
- The hiring department will consider the Promotional Eligibility List prior to considering candidates on the Open Eligibility List.
The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company strives to meet the Ontario City Council goals including, "focusing resources in Ontario's Commercial and Residential neighborhoods," and, "investing in the City's infrastructure". The Ontario Municipal Utilities Company does this through a comprehensive array of programs, activities, and services completed by Utilities Engineering, Utilities Operations, Environmental Programs, Water Production, Water Resources, and Administrative Services. These divisions work together to provide water, recycled water, and sewer services to the citizens and businesses of Ontario. The Utilities Company is committed to providing quality work and exceptional customer services to the residents and businesses of Ontario as well as protecting the health and welfare of the community by providing cost effective, safe and reliable services.
The City of Ontario
The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of fulltime and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, Financial Services and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,400 full-time and 200 part-time diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.
We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City's website including the City’s 2023 State of the City Address to learn more about the exciting opportunities this position will play in the vital growth of the City in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire!
Please click on other useful links below to learn more about the City of Ontario:
Approach to Public Service (Download PDF reader) (Core values for City of Ontario employees)
Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)
The Ontario Plan (The City's Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)
OntarioCityEmployees.org (Information about City of Ontario employee benefit plans)
The essential functions typically performed by the Water Production Operator include the following:
Plans, organizes, coordinates, schedules, prioritizes and supervises the activities of assigned staff; prepares recommended work plans and schedules.- Monitors, oversees, evaluates, improves productivity and efficiency and effectiveness of water service delivery and treatment methods and procedures; recommends and implements procedures to ensure safety and water quality.
- Oversees and implements the completion of preventative maintenance, adjustments and minor repairs to water production, treatment and storage facilities and related equipment.
- Participates in, and oversees and ensures, timely inspections of wells, booster stations, pumps, related equipment and reservoir and water storage locations; ensures that equipment is functioning properly and proper levels are maintained in storage reservoirs.
- Monitors that timely water sampling and testing is done and correct levels of chemicals are maintained; ensures documentation and recordkeeping is accurately maintained.
- Supervises and directs the activities of staff including work assignment, performance, evaluation, and employee development; participates in employee selection, disciplinary action, and complaint resolution.
- Provides guidance to assigned staff on City and department goals, objectives, priorities, policies, and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of contracts, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Bid Documents.
- Requisitions equipment and supplies; monitors and coordinates contracts, including procurement and service agreements, to ensure quality of work and compliance with contractual agreements.
- Assists in the development of the water production and treatment operations budget for staffing, materials, and operational needs.
- Receives, investigates, responds to and resolves citizen's inquiries and complaints; confers with manager regarding major problems.
- Communicates and interacts with City staff, contractors, and the public in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
- Assists in administering the safety program; conducts safety meetings.
- May participate in work or operate equipment during training and in emergency situations.
- Maintains records concerning operations; prepares a variety of reports including work activity reports and injury and accident reports; reviews and approves daily work records and timecards.
- Maintain shift or call schedule for all production staff.
- Review plans and specs of water production projects
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. A typical combination includes:
Education
High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Experience
Three years of experience in water production and/or water treatment operations or a related field including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Licenses
Valid Class C CA driver license. Acceptable driving records at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Certifications:
Possession of Grade D3 certification in Water Distribution from the California State Water Resources Control Board.- Grade T3 Water Treatment certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
- May be required to return to work in emergency situations.
- May be required to be on-call in a rotation with Water Production Operators.
- Associate's degree in water technology or related field.
- Possession of grade D4 certification and above in Water Distribution from the State Water Resources Control Board.
- Possession of a T4 Water Treatment certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Supplemental Questions
To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.
Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Email Notices
Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.
Employees in this classification are represented by Teamsters Local 1932.
