Water Production Supervisor

Salary : $88,921.56 - $108,084.72 Annually
Location : Glendora Public Works Water Division- 1051 East Sierra Madre Avenue Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: KR00300
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Opening Date: 10/23/2026
Closing Date: 11/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general direction from a Water Superintendent, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing a variety of tasks related to maintenance and repair work of booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, automated valves, and related equipment; oversees the computerized supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system; ensures an adequate supply of water and pressure to customers; supervises, coordinates, and conducts the water quality sampling program; ensures water quality meets all regulatory health standards; provides responsible technical assistance to the Water Superintendent in areas of expertise; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned functional area; and performs related work as required.

1. Plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing a variety of tasks related to maintenance and repair work of booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, automated valves, and related equipment; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
2. Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
3. Monitors activities of the water production work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
4. Coordinates assigned services and operations with other departments and outside agencies.
5. Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
6. Supervises, coordinates, and conducts the water quality sampling program; sets water sampling plans per State requirements; takes samples and tests water quality; works with certified labs for water testing services; reviews lab reports; adjusts systems as necessary to ensure the quality of water production; collects and organizes sampling forms and documents.
7. Prepares reports in compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB);
8. Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from staff, customers, other departments, and outside agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues; to resolve issues; coordinates activities with other City staff in resolving customer complaints.
9. Monitors, adjusts, supervises, and makes decisions affecting the health and safety of the general public regarding their drinking water.
10. Compiles bid packages for contractual services including SCADA upgrades, cathodic inspections and repairs, reservoir dive inspections, engineering inspections, motor and pump efficiency tests, fire flow testing, and related materials and services; follows City purchasing procedures for selecting contractors; schedules, coordinates, and observes work performed by contractors.
11. Schedules maintenance and repair of potable water production and distribution systems and equipment; checks and changes fluid levels on electric motors at preset intervals; inspects and evaluates reservoir operations; maintains detailed records of lubrication, calibration, and maintenance performed on equipment, tools, and machinery.
12. Oversees the monitoring and adjustment of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) to maintain an adequate supply of water and pressure; reads and records water production and electrical usage meters at pump stations and well locations and other related facilities; monitors and adjusts pressure regulators within the water system.
13. Provides input on the development and installation of new equipment, systems, and capital project construction including wells, pumping plants, boosters, treatment facilities, reservoirs, and chlorine stations.
14. Administers proper chlorine dosages; inspects, maintains, and repairs chlorine pumps and chlorine generating systems; checks for and repairs chlorine leaks; transports chlorine to various well sites and stations.
15. Inspects and performs skilled and preventive maintenance and repair work on booster pumps, wells, reservoirs, pressure controls, automated valves, and related equipment; collects and records operational data from wells, pump stations, reservoirs, and other related facilities.
16. Gathers and analyzes data and prepares a variety of water production, water quality, and other regulatory reports, memoranda, and correspondence; maintains files, databases, and records related to water levels, water production, water treatment, and well operations.
17. Prioritizes and makes necessary purchases of materials, equipment, and supplies; maintains and reviews inventories; reviews timecards, work orders, and related records.
18. Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, operations, and repair of water production, water quality, and/or water treatment systems equivalent to a Water Production Operator II at the City of Glendora. Experience is a lead or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented by specialized coursework in water production, water distribution, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver License and a valid Class "B" California Driver License with "N" (Tanker) endorsement, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid First Aid/CPR certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of appointment, a valid Forklift Operator certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.

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01

Are you currently in possession of a valid Class B driver license with "N" (Tanker) endorsement?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently in possession of a valid Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently in possession of a valid Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently in possession of a valid First Aid certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you currently in possession of a valid Forklift Operator certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, operations, and repair of water production, water quality, and/or water treatment systems equivalent to a Water Production Operator I.

• less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

07

How many years of experience do you have in a lead or supervisory capacity?

• less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

08

What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates' Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher
• None

09

I confirm that all required certification documents have been uploaded to my application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question