Collection System Supervisor

Salary: $9,085.59 - $11,043.60 Monthly
Location : Placerville, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Operations
Division: Wastewater and Recycled Water
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MSA - Managers and Supervisors Association

DEFINITION

Lead the team that protects public health and the environment through the District's wastewater system.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking a Collection System Supervisor to plan, direct, and supervise the operation and maintenance of the District's wastewater collection system. This position has not been vacant in more than 20 years, so it is a rare chance to step into a long-established leadership role.

Reporting to the Wastewater/Recycled Water Manager, you'll lead hands-on technical and maintenance crews responsible for pipelines, lift stations, and related facilities. You'll oversee construction, repair, and inspection work, respond to emergencies, ensure compliance with State regulatory and safety requirements, and work with other District departments and outside agencies. EID has provided wastewater service since 1973 as part of a full-service water utility on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, so you'll be part of an organization where operations teams work side by side across many disciplines.

If you're a hands-on leader who takes pride in protecting public health and the environment, we want to hear from you.
This position is open until filled, with the first review of candidates taking place the first week of December 2026, or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been received, whichever occurs sooner, so apply early. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for the operation and maintenance of the District's wastewater collection systems; implements policies and procedures; ensures compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the operation and maintenance of the District's wastewater collection systems including the construction, repair, and inspection of pipelines and related collection facilities and the operation and maintenance of lift stations.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
• Completes and submits spill reports required by the State of California; responds to emergency situations and takes appropriate action ensuring regulatory authorities are notified.
• Receives and responds to customer complaints, concerns, and inquiries; develops cost estimates per customer request.
• Coordinates with District departments and divisions on the installation and modification of the collection system, lift stations and related facilities.
• Participates in the development of technical operational reports and documentation.
• Supervises lift station installation and upgrades; assists with design, repair and modifications.
• Coordinates work activities with outside local and State agencies.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of operating and maintaining a complex wastewater collection system. Equipment, tools and materials used in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection system. Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Principles and practices of budget monitoring. Principles and practices of safety management. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.

Skill/Ability to:
Organize, implement and direct wastewater collection operations/activities. Interpret and explain pertinent local, State, Federal, District and department rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget. Effectively resolve and respond to customer complaints and questions. Review and understand construction specifications. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.

Experience and/or Education:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a complex wastewater collection system; including two years providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
License and Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class A California Driver's license.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and retiree health insurance benefits (subject to vesting schedule).
Health Insurance Benefits (Active Employees) - CalPERS plans, including PPOs and HMOs available

• Employer pays entire monthly premiums for employee or up to $2,758.51 for a family plan (100/85 split)

Health Insurance Benefits (Retiree) - CalPERS plans, including PPOs, HMO, and Senior plans available (subject to vesting schedule).

• Employer pays entire monthly premiums for employee-only coverage, or up to $2,758.51 for a family plan (100/85 split)

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental PPO Network)

• Employee only: No cost
• Employee + 1 Dependent - $2.85 biweekly
• Employee + 2 or more Dependents - $8.89 biweekly
• Orthodontic Benefits- 50% or $3,500 lifetime

Vision Insurance (VSP)

• Employee only: No cost
• Employee + 1 Dependent - $0.07 biweekly
• Employee + 2 or more Dependents - $0.57 biweekly
• Frames every 2 years & lenses every year

Flexible Spending Account- voluntary

• Health Care Expenses: $3,400 for 2026
• Dependent Care Expenses: $7,500 for 2026
• Pre-tax contributions with a P&A Group credit card for eligible expenses

Life & AD&D Insurance (Prudential)

• Coverage equal to one-time annual base salary (up to $150,000) - no cost to employee
• Additional coverage for employee and dependents available- voluntary

Deferred Compensation (457b plan)

• Voluntary pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction
• Catch-up provisions available at age 50

Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Plans vary by hire date, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at retirement.

• Classic PERS Members: 2% @ 55 Plan
  • Employee contribution: 7%
  • Retirement pension will be calculated based on final (Three-year) compensation as defined by California Government Code 20037
• PEPRA Members: 2% formula @ 62
  • Employee Contribution: 7.5%
  • Retirement pension will be calculated based on final (Three-year) compensation as defined by California Government Code 20037

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• First 3 years - 176 hours (after 1-year probationary period)
• 4 to 9 years - 216 hours
• 10 to 14 years - 256 hours
• 15 or More Years - 296 hours

14 Paid Holidays (includes one personal business day, and two half days)

Tuition Reimbursement

• $3,000 per calendar year maximum after probation

Desired Training

• $750 per calendar year maximum

For more information, please visit our benefits page.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please ensure your answers are honest and accurate. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in the operation and maintenance of a complex wastewater collection system?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

03

How many years of that experience included providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

04

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

05

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Class A California driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold one
• No, but I am able to obtain one
• No, and I am not able to obtain one

06

Do you hold a CWEA Collection System Maintenance certification?

• Grade IV
• Grade III
• Grade II
• Grade I
• None

07

Select each area in which you have hands-on or supervisory experience. (Select all that apply.)

• Lift station operation, maintenance, installation, or upgrades
• Sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) response and State spill reporting
• CCTV inspection and pipeline condition assessment
• Sewer cleaning, hydraulic cleaning, or root control programs
• Pipeline construction, repair, or rehabilitation (open-cut or trenchless)
• Review of construction specifications or oversight of contractors
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or GIS
• Operating and maintaining SCADA or lift station telemetry
• Budget preparation, cost estimating, or expenditure monitoring
• None of the above

08

Select each area in which you hold current training or certification. (Select all that apply.)

• Confined space entry (permit-required)
• Trenching and shoring / excavation competent person
• Traffic control / work zone safety
• Hazard communication and personal protective equipment
• Sanitary sewer overflow response plan or State Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) compliance
• First aid / CPR
• None of the above

09

For each relevant position in your work experience, list your employer, job title, dates of employment, and number of staff you supervised. Describe the collection system you worked on, such as approximate miles of pipe, number of lift stations, and population served.
10

Describe your experience planning, prioritizing, and assigning work for a collection system crew. How do you train staff, handle performance concerns, and maintain a strong safety culture?
Required Question