Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.
Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted online.
DESCRIPTION
THE AGENCY
Zone 7 Water Agency supplies treated drinking water to retailers serving approximately 260,000 residents and businesses in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and, through special agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. Zone 7 also supplies untreated irrigation water (mostly to vineyards) and provides flood protection to eastern Alameda County.
For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7, please visit their website at http://www.zone7water.com.
THE POSITION
Under general direction, the Maintenance Manager plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance of Zone 7’s assets including water treatment plants, well field and associated distribution system facilities, flood control areas, fleet, building, and grounds; coordinates division activities with other Zone 7 divisions, and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
The Maintenance Manager has full management authority and responsibility for the overall maintenance of the water supply system and flood control areas. The incumbent works closely with other management staff, regulatory agencies, and water and flood control agencies and organizations to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality water and effective flood protection services.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be an inclusive manager with outstanding communication skills who engages and seeks feedback from internal and external stakeholders, and employees. The candidate will also foster a culture of respect, safety, accountability, and collaboration.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate for this position will have track record of success if the following areas:
- Leadership in maintenance of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the interrelationships involving public utilities maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction.
- Managing people, technology and other resources to achieve outcomes.
- Identifying and understanding complex problems, make decisions, exercise good judgment, formulate action plans in a proactive and collaborative manner.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and in written form, with emphasis on a demonstrated capacity for active listening.
- Exceptional organizations skills, including the ability to independently prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects.
- The capacity to maintain and foster a cohesive, interactive spirit and culture within the Agency.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER
Experience:
The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience in the class of Water Facilities Supervisor, Zone 7 or Maintenance and Construction Supervisor, Zone 7 in the Alameda County classified service.
OR
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or related field.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of five (5) of years full-time in public utilities maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction, three (3) years of which includes supervisory experience maintaining or operating a public potable water system or wastewater treatment facility.
Substitution: Additional work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Certificates:
Possession of a Certified Control System Technician 3, or possession of AWWA Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist certificate or possession of ISA and /or trade certificates is desirable.
Possession of a valid Grade 2 Distribution (D-2) Certificate issued by the California Department of Health within 18 months of appointment to the class of Maintenance Manager. Advanced certifications desirable but not required.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Special Requirements:
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Respond to evening, weekend, and holiday calls for assistance.
- Work with and around hazardous chemicals.
- Wear respiratory protection equipment.
Requires sufficient physical strength and agility to inspect equipment operation and maintenance, and to respond to emergency situations.
NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of management and administration, including planning, scheduling, supervision, training, and budget preparation and control.
- Proactive maintenance principles, practices, methods, and equipment requirements.
- Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and policies.
- Maintenance of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities.
- Principles and practices of computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
- Principles and practices of budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
- Principles and practices associated with the maintenance of water treatment, transmission, SCADA, and distribution systems; the review of facility designs, plans, and specifications for operational soundness; and capital construction project management.
- Mechanical, electrical, control system, and hydraulic principles.
- Safety rules, regulations, and work practices, particularly in reference to hazardous chemicals.
Ability to:
- Plan, assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate the work of subordinate supervisors and staff.
- Direct the training and evaluation of staff.
- Manage budget, personnel, and related administrative matters.
- Direct proactive maintenance programs to support treatment plant and distribution systems operations.
- Develop, implement, interpret, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Analyze maintenance problems, exercise sound judgment, and develop and implement effective solutions.
- Read, interpret, and apply data and technical information.
- Prepare clear and complete records, reports, and correspondence.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Advise, counsel, and promote the performance of employees to enable the department to accomplish its goals, and allow individuals to grow and plan for the future of the agency.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- Review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
| Deadline for Filing: |
by 5:00:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023 |
| Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: |
Week of July 17, 2023 |
| Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: |
by August 4, 2023 |
| Oral Examination*: |
Week of August 14, 2023 |
| Department Hiring Interviews: |
Week of October 2, 2023 |
*The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs.
BENEFITS
Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Well-Being
- Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Group Auto/Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a county recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.
