Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I/II - Environmental Services Department

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action.

Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents! We offer an array of meaningful career paths and value flexibility offering hybrid work and alternative work schedules in select roles.

Additionally, the City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays!

The total annual salary range for a Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I is $107,693.04 - $131,280.24. The total annual salary range for a Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II is $117,062.

40 - $142,899.12. This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Bargaining Unit : Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel (AMSP).

The Environmental Services Department (Department) is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I / II vacancy in the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF).

The Wastewater Facility Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the facility mechanical infrastructure, facilities maintenance, warehouse services, landscaping, painting, and land management.

The Division is organized into three sections : Mechanical Process Maintenance, Special Projects Training Scheduling, and Facilities Maintenance.

Under general supervision, the Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor performs work of considerable difficulty involving the supervision of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of varied equipment and structures at the wastewater facility.

The Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor will provide safety and maintainability review of facilities design, construction methods and research projects, and propose alternatives, forecast long-term maintenance needs of equipment and technologies being tested, and provide historical information on the condition and maintainability of existing wastewater facilities and equipment.

This is a permanent position reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Wastewater Maintenance Superintendent.

Typical duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

• Reviews capital project designs and specifications for maintainability and compatibility with the Plant standards.
• Supervises operation of equipment and the work of general maintenance crews engaged in the maintenance repair and overhaul of a variety of plant machinery, structures, and equipment.
• Evaluates direct reports for performance against goals and compliance with policies and provides feedback on performance to employees on specific behaviors and / or results.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors mechanical division staff members.
• Inspects equipment, structures, and machinery for preventive maintenance purposes and to reduce down time.
• Supervises welding, cutting, and metal work using gas or electric arc welding equipment.
• Oversees installation and fabrication of components related to the implementation of pilots and bench scale studies.
• Provides input to process engineering and design engineering staff on implementation challenges and possible solutions to project designs.
• Provides in-field troubleshooting for pilot designs, re-design support, and adaptation of implementation plans.
• Accompanies engineering staff on field visits to various Plants and / or vendor installations; participates in meetings with vendors;

and, communicates / translates technical specifications to implementation details.

• Coordinates the acquisition of special repair parts and / or materials associated with pilot and bench scale testing.
• Assists construction inspection staff with field verification of mechanical installations.
• Coordinates maintenance review of project drawings and specifications with assigned project team members.
• Prepares rough sketches; reads drawings of sub-assemblies and parts; and, lists materials needed for repair.
• Manages personnel and utilizes the work order system to schedule maintenance, work plans, allocation of resources in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and procurement of materials.
• Ensures staff adheres to state, federal, and local standards and regulations related to the Plant by keeping up to date with all compliance standards, regulations, trends, and permits.

Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor I

• Education : Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
• Experience : Four (4) years of experience as a journey level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic level at the San José / Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
• Required Licensing : Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor II

• Education : Successful completion of high school, General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
• Experience : Four (4) years of experience as a journey level mechanic in a wastewater facility or equivalent industrial facility, including one (1) year lead experience at a level equivalent to Senior Wastewater Mechanic level at the San José / Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
• Required Licensing :
• Possession of certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV from California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
• Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.
• Acceptable Substitution : An additional four (4) years of journey-level experience as a Wastewater Mechanic I / II or higher OR an additional two (2) years journey-level experience AND two (2) years possession of Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade III may be substituted for the certification as Plant Mechanical Technologist Grade IV.

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include :

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional / technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures / policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collaboration and teamwork along with the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling sewage treatment Plant equipment.
• Knowledge of basic safety methods and principles applicable to Plant operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic contract specifications related to warranty.
• Knowledge of Plant specific technical standards for mechanical equipment and maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience in using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work order creation.
• Knowledge of City procurement process, preparation of purchase orders (POs), and open purchase orders (OPs).
• Ability to read engineering drawings, understanding scale, standard symbols, and sectional views.
• Ability to make sketches of potential parts / fabrications to help solve implementation challenges.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) with engineering staff, vendors, and contractors on the technical specifications of equipment.

Selection Process :

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.

You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical / writing exercise.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Zoe McChesney at zoe.

[email protected]. To apply, please complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov / citycareers.

The application deadline is on September 23, 2024 at 11 : 59 PM.

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