Assistant Superintendent of Aqueduct/Pardee (Hydropower)

Salary Info: $143,160 - $165,732 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, July 18, 2022

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2022

Internal Reference # 22-126 

An immediate position is available at the East Bay Municipal Utility District’s (EBMUD) Pardee Center based at the Pardee Reservoir near Valley Springs, approximately 85 miles from the EBMUD headquarters in Oakland. Under direction of the Superintendent of Pardee, the Assistant Superintendent plans, organizes, schedules, and directs the operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction of hydroelectric power generation facilities and raw water storage, transmission and pumping facilities; directs field staff in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of assigned facilities; supports the operation and maintenance of water treatment/distribution and wastewater treatment/collection systems; provides assistance in the office and in the field to the Superintendent as required; and performs related work as required.

Duties of the Assistant Superintendent (Hydropower) include:
• Supervises the operation, maintenance, repair, improvement, and construction of hydroelectric generating facilities and raw water storage and transmission facilities
• Assists in planning, assigning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating the work of Pardee Section personnel; may act as Superintendent in the Superintendent’s absences; may regularly supervise employees
• Assists the Superintendent in directing the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, construction, and security of Pardee Section facilities
• Uses a variety of measuring and monitoring equipment to perform field investigations; gathers and analyzes data
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system to manage maintenance activities; reviews the effectiveness of the unit’s activities; recommends and implements improvements to staffing, preventative maintenance, work procedures, standards, equipment, and operations

The salary for Assistant Superintendent of Aqueduct/Pardee range is $11,930 per month increasing to $12,527, $13,153, and $13,811 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

1. A high school diploma, or its equivalent, plus 60 units of college coursework which preferably included sufficient general education, major, and/or elective courses that would qualify one for transfer to a recognized four-year college with junior standing; and either
2a. Three years of experience directing staff or subordinate employees in the design, construction, operation or maintenance of major water transmission or distribution facilities, or hydroelectric power plant, or water and/or wastewater treatment plant; OR
2b. Four years of journey level experience, in construction inspection, field investigation, electric power plant operation, surveying, or engineering work related to design, construction, maintenance, or repair of water transmission, storage or distribution facilities, hydropower facilities, water and/or wastewater treatment plant, or water quality control, or related work.
3. Possession of a valid California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
4. Grade II (D2) Water Distribution System Operator license issued by the State of California within 12 months of appointment.
5. Possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class, including visual acuity to read materials in print, on the computer, and mobile devices; hearing sufficient to communicate in person and on the telephone; manual dexterity to type on a keyboard, calculator, and to write; sufficient agility to climb ladders and enter tunnels, aqueducts and other facilities; and physical mobility to traverse a variety of work sites including uneven terrain and steps.
6. Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
7. Willingness to work outside of regular business hours (overtime) as needed.

Please note: EBMUD requires all employees to provide written proof of vaccination. Those employees with sincerely held religious beliefs or valid medical reasons, as determined by EBMUD, will be exempt from vaccination requirements. Please contact EBMUD Human Resources for additional questions.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, 2022. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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