Wastewater Supervisor

Job Description:

Wastewater Supervisor

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Manhattan Beach - Public Works Department is actively seeking an experienced Wastewater Supervisor to join our dynamic team in the Utilities Division. This position will oversee the operations and maintenance o f the City's wastewater collection, electrical systems, and storm drain systems. Become a part of our team of dedicated individuals who are committed to building, maintaining, and protecting our small beach town community with a passion for excellence!

Our Department
The Department of Public Works maintains 120 centerline miles of streets, 15,000+ traffic signs, and 175,500 square feet of City buildings. The City’s 10 parks cover 47.88 acres. The City also maintains 15 public parking lots containing 1,688 metered spaces and an additional 440 street parking meters. The City’s three water storage facilities have a combined capacity of nearly 10 million gallons. Additionally, the department maintains 110 miles of sewer mains and lines serving 12,000 connections. The City contracts for the ongoing maintenance of 46 traffic signals, solid waste and recyclables collection, and street sweeping.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Plans, supervises, operates, and participates in the cleaning, installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater collection, electrical systems, and storm drain systems.
• Prepares and submits reports as required including cost estimates for labor and materials, annual division budget estimates, and reports for wastewater regulations and NPDES compliance.
• Maintains appropriate records of cleaning and schedules for wastewater and storm drain maintenance; and handles residential service requests and complaints.
• Inspects in-house and contract work; and recommends changes and improvements in operations.
• Coordinates and assists in various maintenance projects including sanitary sewer collection system, sewer pump stations, storm water treatment and pumping facilities.
• Responds to emergency calls for the wastewater and storm drain systems.
• Determines and orders materials and equipment needed to maintain and make repairs to facilities.
• Coordinates and assists in the installation, maintenance and operation of supervisory control and data (SCADA) equipment; gathers information from SCADA for pump station maintenance.
• Participates in the hiring, training, evaluating, motivating, and disciplining of personnel; and represents the division or section in departmental meetings.
• Makes field assignments and projects to sewer maintenance staff and follows up on their progress.
• Communicates and executes workplace safety standards, including training, equipment use, and work site inspections.
• Implements and promotes asset management practices using CMMS, GIS, and field data to maintain system reliability.
• Provides operational input during design, construction, and project development phases of related capital improvement projects.
• May participate in crew work when needed.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education/Training/Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in wastewater or storm drain systems including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity is required.
• An Associate’s degree with major course work in environmental science, engineering, or a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• One (1) year in electrical control systems is highly desirable.

License/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid California driver's license at the time of employment. A Class A or B California driver's license is highly desirable.
• Wastewater Collections Certification Grade I is highly desirable.
• The employee must be available for on-call, stand-by, and emergency call service.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Knowledge of:
Equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater collection, storm drains, parking meter repair, and electrical systems; relevant rules, regulations, and laws; automated alarm computer system for the wastewater and storm drain facilities; SCADA systems; OSHA safety standards related confined spaces, wastewater and storm drain systems; work planning and organization; budgeting techniques; supervisory principles and practices; contract administration practices; and customer service practices.

Skill in: Operating electrical control systems, circuits, motors, pumps, alarm systems, and other materials, machinery, tools, equipment required in the industry.

Ability to:
Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, supervise, motivate and evaluate the work of employees; handle complaints and emergencies; understand and use construction plans, details, and specifications; plan, review, present, and implement operational changes; prepare administrative reports and maintain accurate work records; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; help workers in the field as needed; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, managers, vendors, other department staff members and general public.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The application filing deadline is Sunday, September 14, 2025.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process will consist of an o ral interview. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

NOTE: A drug test may be administered as part of the pre-employment medical exam. The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more.
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To see detailed information about Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our benefit page on City's official website.

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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).

The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.

The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.

Closing Date/Time: 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$100,404.00 - $131,712.00 Annually