Manager of Maintenance Support (Temporary)

Typical Duties

Establishes division programs and functions such as meter and backflow programs; meter installation, maintenance, and repair; leak detection, underground pipeline and appurtenance locating, and valve maintenance; fleet management; centralized construction and equipment support; dispatching; and general maintenance support for EBMUD operations and maintenance.

Approves and monitors section work plans and goals; and sets division priorities to meet departmental goals and objectives.

Plans, directs, and evaluates division construction, installation, maintenance and repair, and staff activities.

Analyzes data and conducts studies and research to identify and implement more effective and productive work methods.

Recommends policies and procedures as appropriate; approves and implements changes to improve maintenance and meter services; establishes work standards to improve quality and quantity of work.

Controls the operation to achieve established standards of efficiency and costs of maintenance and support by monitoring productivity, site inspections, research, personnel movement, budget expenditures, and other operational activities.

Visits work sites to maintain effective communication, monitor progress on major projects, and observe working conditions.

Performs administrative duties such as budget preparation and control, and report preparation.

Oversees and participates in employee selection and evaluation, training, and professional development of staff; and promotes high employee morale and employee productivity.

Antsicipates and implements workforce safety measures to ensure employee safety.

May represent the department as directed.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Competency Technical competency in the design, installation, construction, or maintenance of water system assets.

Managerial competency in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling a large construction maintenance and support group; and effectively communicating verbally and in writing.

Any combination of education and experience which has provided the desirable competency which typically requires:

• Several years of progressively responsible experience in supervising or managing the design, construction, maintenance, or operation of infrastructure and support functions,
• OR
• Several years of other significant responsibilities related to the effective management of a major water utility.

Other Requirements

• Must possess physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the class.
• Must possess a valid California’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

Supplemental Information

As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as “see application” or “see resume” instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

Our Excellent Benefits Package Includes:

• Eligibility for annual merit-based bonus pay program;
• 12 days paid vacation;
• 16 holidays;
• 7 days paid administrative leave;
• 13 days paid sick leave;
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans;
• Life insurance;
• Long-term disability insurance;
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
• $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans;
• Roth 401(k);
• $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
• Opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Required Question 01: Please describe your experience in managing maintenance and construction activities. Include in your response your experience in establishing and implementing maintenance management systems, and performance and quality control standards. Provide an example reflecting your work within the past five years which indicates the systems/ methods you employed to achieve your goals.

Required Question 02: This position requires working constructively with several unions representing staff and supervisory personnel. Please describe your role in successfully working with unions to develop and implement a program/project.