General Description

• There will be a 3.9% increase to the salary range for this position, effective July 1, 2024*

Irvine Ranch Water District is currently accepting applications for a Water Maintenance Supervisor in Construction Services.

The District

Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com.

The Position

Under general supervision, Water Maintenance Supervisors coordinate and plan the installation, replacement, repair, modification and maintenance of potable and recycled water distribution infrastructure. Coordinate work crews engaged in complex tasks relating to installation, replacement, repair, modification and maintenance of major pipelines and facilities in a large metropolitan water and recycled distribution.

Summary of Duties

Supervise and participate in the work of Construction Services staff. Evaluate, select, train, plan and direct the work of staff engaged in the installation and relocation of major water distribution pipelines, meter systems and related appurtenances to include the repair of facilities such as sewers and drains damaged during completion of work.

Exercise independent judgment when making decisions involving specific job functions of pipeline shutdowns, which could affect District operations or the public.

Inspect the work site to plan for terrain features, access to materials, special equipment needed and difficulties, which may be encountered.

Coordinate daily activities with city or county inspectors or other District departments to minimize damage to public or private property as well as minimizing inconvenience to the public.

Train and assist subordinate staff in emergency repair and maintenance activities.

Determine labor, materials, equipment and supplies are required to perform assigned tasks.

Responsible for time sheets, maintenance work orders, field activities related to crew activities.

Maintain daily and weekly logs and reports and initiate purchase requisitions and warehouse material sign out sheets (with proper account coding).

Communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees, management, customers and vendors. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with customers, outside contractors and agency officials. Provide advice and interpretation to others on the proper application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

Review and evaluate assigned staff performance on a timely basis.

Recommend salary adjustments, promotions or disciplinary action for assigned staff.

Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training.

Participate in scheduled emergency standby program.

Other projects and duties as assigned.

Perform complex tasks relating to installation, repair and modification of domestic and recycled water facilities such as pipefitting, arc welding, using cutting torch to cut and fit pipes for all positions and sizes, pressure and non-pressure.

Perform inspections on construction projects and system modifications, including sewer, domestic and recycled water pipelines.

Review assigned project plans and specifications while consulting engineers at various stages; makes recommendations on modifications of plans and specifications.

Works with Customer Service department regarding customer requests, complaints, corrective actions and/or job completion.

Maintain daily journal of daily activities including time, equipment use, proper accounting or project numbers and any unusual circumstances relating to the day's activities

Operate a variety of mechanical equipment including backhoe, skip-loader, bulldozer, dump truck, crane truck, service truck, Vactor and various hand tools relating to pipeline construction.

Qualifications

Education

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in water maintenance construction and repair including one (1) year in lead capacity required.

Licenses/Certifications

• State Water Resources Control Board Grade 3 Water Distribution Certification is required.
• Grade 1 Certificate in Collection System Maintenance provided by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), within six (6) months.
• A valid Class A California Driver's License and Tanker Endorsement is required.

Additional Information

IRWD Corporate Values

Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world.

IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside suppliers and customers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others.

Mathematical Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.

Technology Ability

Familiarity with Windows based computerized environment and Microsoft Office Suite highly desirable.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Must be self-motivated and have excellent oral/written communication skills. Must be organized with the ability to multi-task and make decisions independently.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50lbs. on a routine basis and up to 90lbs with assistance. Must be certified annually to wear respiratory equipment. Must be clean-shaven such that facial hair does not interfere with the fit of a tight fitting respirator. Ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, knelling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, twisting and pulling. Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some operations requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Ability to work in a confined space environment and in underground and high locations.

Environmental Adaptability

Noise level may be higher than the typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment.