Water Systems Operations Manager

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred; or an equivalent combination of relevant technical education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in water systems operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing and leading technicians.
• Prior experience working within the guidelines of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Proven track record of effectively leading water operations crews and managing service contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and management of budgets and programs.
• Hands-on experience with underground piping systems construction required.

Certificates & Licenses:

• California DODW Grade 3 Water Distribution Operator certification (D3) required.
• California DODW Grade 3 Water Treatment Operator certification (T3) highly desirable.
• AWWA Cross Connection Control certification required.
• AWWA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification required, with demonstrated knowledge of assembly testing and maintenance.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong technical expertise across all system components outlined above.
• Familiarity with CAL/OSHA environmental and safety regulations, including the ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, VPN, and SCADA systems.
• Ability to interpret planning specifications, working drawings, and related technical reports.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across departments, agencies, contractors, and with service customers.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service, especially when addressing customers affected by system problems or service interruptions.
• Responsive, assertive, and cooperative, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and teamwork.

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds.
• Must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, gloves, apron, safety shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations through possible inclement weather to address water, sewer, or drainage system problems and emergencies.
• May be exposed to noise > 80dB TWA.
• May work at heights 4 - 10 ft.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $151,297 to $171,103 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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Why Stanford is for you:

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.