The City of Salem is hiring for a Water Distribution Field Supervisor II and in search of a talented individual to join our team! If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides professional growth, a family-friendly work environment, and a great family-work balance, then the City of Salem is the place for you.

Make an impact:
Support our employees and community in providing safe drinking water. Supervise staff in the operations and maintenance of the city’s water distribution system, which includes approximately 780 miles of water mains, 55,325 water services, 21,500 valves, 5,360 fire hydrants, 52,000 water meters, and 975 fire services.
What you will do:

• Plan, organize, schedule, train, evaluate, and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer all aspects of the assigned program(s) operations, assessing current program or system status, determining maintenance or growth needs of systems, and working with agencies, community partners, or other stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and develop professional correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, or guidelines that range from routine to highly technical, regulatory, or statistical reporting for citizens, regulators, agencies, elected officials, managers, peers, and subordinates.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of program area(s) annual budget(s).
• Respond to citizen inquiries/complaints, represent the City to committees or at public meetings to provide information on program compliance, funding, policies, status of maintenance and public improvements, provide technical expertise, and/or issue citations depending on area of assignment.
• Analyze existing condition of elements of infrastructure and/or program operations to determine most appropriate methods of resolving complex maintenance, compliance issues or system repairs.
• Communicate changes in programs, procedures or focus with subordinates.
• Ensure safe working conditions including public safety and proper handling of equipment in work areas.
• Utilize technical knowledge and provide expertise to solve program(s) operations, systems, maintenance, repair, or policy and procedural development.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employee health clinic for employees and their dependents for routine care, immunizations, etc., most often with same-day appointments available, at no additional cost to you (depending on the chosen medical plan)!
• 11 paid holidays and up to two paid personal holidays each year, plus sick leave and vacation to make for a great family-work balance.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6% toward your retirement.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field to program assignment (i.e., biology, business management, engineering, environmental sciences, etc.), and four years of supervisory experience in operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, including water main and services, valves, control valves, and fire hydrants, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
• Must have an Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem's driving standards.
• Must possess Oregon Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certification at the time of hire, or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within 60 days of hire, and obtain a Water Distribution Operator Grade IV within one year.

What you will bring along:

• Municipal water distribution operation and maintenance experience
• Municipal budgeting and maintenance planning skills
• Strong values and leadership skills
• Experience in training, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations of staff

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:
Posting Closing Date: January 9th
Interviews: Week of January 16th
Planned Start Date: February 13th or 27th
This timeline is tentative and could be subject to change as needed.
About us
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community including our team!
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Supervisor II or view by clicking here.
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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