Field Supervisor

Summary:

SCWA is currently seeking a Field Supervisor for the Production Control Department. The candidate will be responsible for supervising the Operations section of the Production Control department. This includes overseeing the work of Production Control personnel and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

Job ID/Number:

Posted Date:

12/29/2025

Job Location:

Position Type:

Full Time

Division:

Production Control

Description:

Responsibilities Include:

• Supervision of all Field and Relief Operators and their daily work assignments to ensure work is done timely and effectively.
• Review and operation of the SCWA water system via the SCADA control system.
• Communicating with and advising of field personnel to resolve problems that may arise on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot and assist in the resolution of operational and process control problems within the SCWA water system.
• Inspection of SCWA water supply and treatment assets to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot operational problems. Generate work orders as needed.
• Completion of pump station work assignments schedule.
• On call coverage on a rotating basis for multiple offices.

Qualifications:

• Must have a solid knowledge base of water supply operations and maintenance and understanding of water supply hydraulics.
• Basic knowledge of regulations relevant to public water supply and drinking water standards are necessary.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the operation of a public water supply or related field.
• 1-3 years’ supervisory experience; union operations experience helpful.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science or engineering preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a New York State Grade IIB water treatment license and CDL B license with Hazardous Materials Endorsement.

Typical work hours for this position are 7:30am-4:30pm but will include rotating nights and weekends. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience within a range of $80-95K. Suffolk County residence is highly preferred. The Authority may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet the requirements. Interested candidates should submit their application and resume via the SCWA website (www.scwa.com) and click on “Career Opportunities”.

(The Authority shall not employ relatives of employees as defined to mean an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent or direct descendant of grandparents of the employee as defined in the New York State General Municipal Law 810.)