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Description The City of Anaheim Utilities Department is seeking a Water Systems Operations Superintendent to supervise and coordinate the activities involved in the operation of the City water treatment and production facilities in the Water Field Operations Division within the Public Utilities Department including the treatment plant, reservoir and dam, pumping stations, pressure regulating stations, well pumps, and remote operated valves; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Water Field Operations Manager. Essential Functions The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the City water treatment and production facilities including the treatment plant, reservoir and dam, pumping stations, pressure regulating stations, well pumps, and remote operated valves. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.

Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned water treatment services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Participate in the selection of water treatment personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.

Supervise control of the entire water system utilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); direct the corrective and preventive maintenance activities of the SCADA system, communication system and security devices; manage operations of the treatment plant control and dispatch center. Review and manage the operations of the water system, monitoring operations and treatment staff to ensure efficient productivity; maintain pumping percentages on target, and proper operation and maintenance of the City reservoir and dam. Investigate and identify methods to improve water quality and energy efficiencies; work with Water Resources to develop additional water sources to meet City needs.

Participate in the planning of new facilities and systems; participate in the development of specifications for the purchase of equipment; implement, comply with, and monitor hazardous material procedures and local, county, state and federal regulations. Provide staff assistance to the Water Field Operations Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinate water treatment activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of water production and treatment; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs. Perform related duties as required. Qualifications Experience and Education: Five (5) years of responsible water production and treatment operations experience including one (1) year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and specialized training in civil engineering, water technology, water utility science, or a related field.

An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of water production facility operations and water treatment operations; modern and complex principles and practices of water production, water treatment and water quality; civil, hydraulic, mechanical, and sanitary engineering theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of water production and water treatment applications; water systems operations using SCADA; operational mathematics to calculate chemical dosing and water flow rates; basic electrical theory and the operational characteristics of a variety of electrical systems, motors, pumps, and switches; principles of municipal budget preparation and control; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; principles and procedures of record keeping; principles of business letter writing and report preparation; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to: Coordinate and direct water production facility operations and water treatment operations; supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing efficient water treatment services; understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines; effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility; effectively and efficiently operate water production and water treatment facilities; interpret and explain City water production and treatment policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license. Possession of a Grade V Water Treatment Operator Certificate AND a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water is required. Supplemental Information ***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION ***** Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The deadline for the first review of applications is on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment.

This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.

Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer