Water Treatment Supervisor

Salary : $102,977.04 - $136,187.16 Annually
Location : City Hall, 13220 Central Ave, Chino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description

PENDIING CITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL:

The Water Treatment Supervisor classification is currently pending City Council approval. Appointment to this position is contingent upon the formal adoption of this classification.
The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

Duties/Responsibilities
What You'll Do

As our new Water Treatment Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise, plan, organize, and review the work of staff responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment plants, booster stations, transmission pipelines, and cross-connection control.
• Ensure potable water meets all regulatory requirements and is delivered safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Oversee operations, maintenance, process improvements equipment upgrades, standard operating procedures, and preventative/corrective maintenance programs.

• Supervise and participate in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of SCADA, process control analyzers, and monitor equipment, including data accuracy and cybersecurity.
• Prepare technical and administrative reports and regulatory submittals to applicable agencies.
• Respond to operational emergencies and make critical decisions to protect public health and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Assist with facility upgrades, capital improvement projects, safety programs, and equipment replacing planning.
• Prepare and administer the annual operating budget, including monitoring revenues and expenditure.
• Serve as Chief Operator in absence of the Water Utilities Superintendent.
• Collaborate with water treatment staff, City employees, and the public in a professional and customer-service-oriented manner.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has knowledge of water treatment/distribution operations, SCADA systems, regulations, safety protocols, and industry standards.
• Is skilled in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, troubleshooting system issues, and responding to emergencies.
• Can lead, train, and coordinate staff while supporting development of goals, policies, and procedures.
• Has strong communications skills with the ability to prepare clear reports, documentation, and public presentations.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in wastewater collection, stormwater management, or a related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in water treatment and operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.
  • Ability to obtain a Hazmat Endorsement within twelve (12) months of appointment.

• Possession of a California Water Treatment Operator T-3 Certificate at time of appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate.
• Possession of a California Water Distribution Operator D-2 Certificate at time of appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Distribution Operator D-3 Certificate.

Special Requirements
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
• Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.

Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Let's build something amazing together.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Senior Human Resources/Risk Management Analyst, Veronica Zamora at or (909) 334-3380.

Full-time Management Benefits include:

PERS Retirement:

• for classic PERS members
• (PEPRA) if entered into PERS membership on or after 01/01/13
• for current City of Chino employees hired before 10/16/11.

City Provided Life Insurance of $100,000
Health Insurance Benefit Bank $2,488.74 with a maximum cash-out of $2,488.74 per month
12 Days Paid Vacation
12 Full-day Holidays (120 hours total)
3-1/2 Floating Holidays (35 hours total)
Sick Leave
Management Leave (60 hours) - 30 hours eligible for cash out
Bilingual Pay
Long Term Disability
$250 Per Month City Contribution to Deferred Compensation Plan
Deferred compensation plan available for voluntary employee contributions
Tuition Advance Program
Health Flexible Spending (FSA) Plan available for medical and dependent care expenses
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses may be verified through information provided in your application materials?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience operating, troubleshooting, or overseeing SCADA and water treatment process control systems.
03

Describe your experience planning and managing water utility operational programs, projects, or budgets.
04

Describe your experience supervising and developing staff responsible for water treatment and/or water distribution operations.
05

Possession of a California Water Treatment Operator T-3 Certificate is required for this position. Do you have this certificate?

• Yes
• No

06

Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate is required for this position. Do you currently have this certificate?

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently have this certificate but acknowledge that I have (12) months from the date of appointment to obtain the required certificate.

07

Possession of a California Water Distribution Operator D-2 Certificate is required for this position. Do you have this certificate?

• Yes
• No

08

Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Distribution Operator D-3 Certificate is required for this position. Do you currently have this certificate?

• Yes
• No
• I do not currently have this certificate but acknowledge that I have (12) months from the date of appointment to obtain the required certificate.

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