Wastewater Maintentance Supervisor

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This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $103,327.60 - $139,492.08

Hourly Pay Range: $49.676730 - $67,063502

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is seeking a dynamic and proactive leader to join us as our Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who is ready to take on the challenge of leading maintenance operations that support WES’ wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

In this role, you will oversee maintenance and repair activities - including mechanical, electrical, and low-voltage instrumentation systems - supporting wastewater treatment facilities, sewage pump stations, conveyance systems, stormwater structures, and flow monitoring stations throughout WES’s service area. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance activities in coordination with Operations staff and WES leadership, to ensure the reliable operation of these essential public services.

We are seeking an individual with strong technical and personnel management skills to effectively guide and support a team. The ideal candidate will foster a work environment where employees feel valued, accountable, and motivated to perform their best work in coordination with WES operations and maintenance.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position including at least two (2) years of experience as a lead worker, project leader, team leader, or supervisor in a related field
• Strong background in electrical or mechanical maintenance
• Practical working knowledge of safety procedures to include but not limited to lockout/tag out, confined space entry and PPE used in a potentially hazardous work environment
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems to plan and schedule maintenance work as well as producing charts and reports.
• Experience compiling and analyzing data for preventative maintenance
• Ability to mentor, coach and train others

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Knowledge of wastewater processes and procedures, or similar experience in a setting that uses pumps, hydraulics, and computer controlled and monitored control systems
• Experience assigning work, training staff and working with staff on professional development and performance management
• Experience supervising in a union or government environment
• Experience working for a clean water or other utility
• Experience preparing and administering budgets
• Experience preparing schedules and cost estimates for maintenance projects
• Experience with procurement functions including developing a scope of work and managing contracts
• Experience working with an inventory management system
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Excel

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

1. Supervises and coordinates plant maintenance, service, and repair activities; participates in and assists in developing short and long-range planning; oversees and procures appropriate equipment and materials; ensures utility reliability, asset protection, and compliance with statutes, rules, and regulations.

2. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives as they relate to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the mechanical equipment and machinery in treatment plants and pump stations; communicates priorities, goals, objectives, and policies; prepares annual work plans.

3. Oversees staff development and performance; organizes, assigns, and reviews work; develops performance standards; prepares performance evaluations; efficiently and effectively resolves work issues; provides coaching and prepares development plans.

4. Ensures compliance with safety procedures and regulations; assists in planning and implementing safety and technical training programs; develops written procedures for maintenance activities; reviews safety concerns and suggestions; interprets and complies with regulatory compliance standards.

5. Serves as a liaison to engineering, consultants, contractors, and vendors; assists in the selection of consultants and contractors; assists and provides expertise in the planning, design, construction, and start-up of treatment facilities and expansion; ensures regulatory compliance is maintained during construction activities; oversees work performed; manages outside vendor service contracts for the repair of mechanical equipment.

6. Participates in the preparation of the division’s budget and annual work plan for maintenance activities of utility components; monitors expenses; justifies components of work program; analyzes needs and means for additional resources.

7. Manages maintenance program efficiency and effectiveness and implements corrective actions and improvements; enters and updates data for mechanical equipment in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); provides training to employees using the software; serves as a technical support resource to staff to ensure their work is accurately documented in the system; produces preventive and corrective work orders; develops preventive maintenance schedules and routines; oversees regularly scheduled maintenance; identifies maintenance and repair requirements; identifies critical spare parts and manages the inventory; estimates project time and materials; prioritizes routine and emergency activities; reviews construction plans for system upgrades and conducts final inspections; assists in assessing effectiveness of programs and procedures; serves as department technical resource in setting priorities on issues related to operational and maintenance activities; recommends and implements enhancements to service delivery.

8. Provides excellent customer service; resolves technical problems, complaints, and requests for information; serves as a point of contact for other departments, supervisors, and project managers regarding work assignments, project scheduling, and parts and supplies.

9. Supervises and participates in the hiring of technical and maintenance staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and administers initial steps of progressive discipline; processes and responds to grievances; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development programs; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and with other county departments; motivates employees to provide quality service to citizens.

10. Evaluates, recommends, and purchases equipment and other materials; prepares, develops, and reviews specifications for purchases, describing the characteristics of the items desired; contacts vendors to research and analyze information; coordinates with WES Administration and County Procurement regarding compliance with solicitation, contract documents, bid invitations, and requests for proposals.

• This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
  
• This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
  
• Please Note: This position is designated as "essential", which means employees must report to work or remain at work as scheduled or as otherwise specifically directed during inclement weather, disaster, or other natural or human-caused incidents or unforeseen circumstances. The incumbent is subject to 24-hour "on-call" availability and may perform after-hours emergency response on a call-out basis.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals. This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity Pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a Full-Time Non-Represented Group 2 County position.

Learn More About Benefits

Clackamas Water Environment Services produces clean water and protects water quality for more than 190,000 people living and working in Clackamas County. We operate and maintain five resource recovery facilities, 23 pumping stations and hundreds of miles of pipes.

Each year, we clean more than seven billion gallons of water which we recover and turn into natural energy and fertilizer. We also help reduce pollution in local rivers, streams, and wetlands caused by surface and stormwater runoff, the number one source of water pollution in Oregon.

Learn more about Water Environment Services.

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Requesting Veterans' Preference

Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
Email: LRoberts2@clackamas.us