Salary : $85,628.88 - $104,065.92 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 29379-B
Department: Water Resources
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The PositionThis is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/1/26, 10/15/26 (final)Under direction, the Stormwater Utility Manager, supervises staff engaged in the repair and maintenance of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility District in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and access roads.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowlege of- Methods and techniques of supervision and training
- Verbal and written communication
- Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of storm water collection and distribution facilities
- General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety
- Various computer programs and software
- Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions
- County policies and procedures
- Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies
- Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials
Ability to- Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work of others
- Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers
- Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training
- Read and interpret plans and specifications
- Investigate service requests
- Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions
- Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides, pesticides, and mechanical means
- Make decisions in emergency situations
- Read and understand maps
Employment Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEither: 1. One year in a Sacramento County class supervising airfield maintenance or highway maintenance activities
Or: 2. Two years of full-time experience in a journey level or above class in Sacramento County performing stormwater utility, highway maintenance, underground pipeline maintenance and repair, or airfield maintenance work.
Or: 3. Three years of full-time experience as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing duties which have included (1) drainage maintenance, repair, or construction work, (2) underground pipeline maintenance, repair or construction work, or (3) related experience.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
General QualificationsLicense Requirement: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License) may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Requirements:
- Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites
- When working at the stormwater utility facility sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to:
- Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Reach above the shoulder
- Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds
- Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance
- Walk on uneven surfaces
- Climb into and out of excavations and a variety of waterways such as creeks, channels, and ditches
Working Conditions:
- Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather
- Work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes, and/or odors
Work Outside of Normal Work Hours: All employees in this class will be required to work overtime, standby and call back. In particular, during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of storm water collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Probationary PeriodThe probationary period for this classification is
six (6) months.
Application and Testing InformationAPPLICATIONQualified 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: 09-4667www.SacCountyJobs.net- Employment 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 apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIREApplicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Supplemental Questionnaires 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.
- The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
- Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
- Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
- If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
- For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
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