Water Resources Laboratory Supervisor (Public Works Supervisor)

Job Description:

Water Resources Laboratory Supervisor (Public Works Supervisor)

Description

Description

The City of Livermore is accepting applications for the position of Water Resources Laboratory Supervisor. Click HERE to view the job announcement.

DEFINITION

Under general direction of a Division Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises a major section in the Public Works Department; coordinates section activities with other divisions/departments, external customers, and contractors; and performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Public Works Supervisor manages a major section within an assigned division and is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the section staff and workload as well as the administrative functions of the section. It is distinguished from the division manager position in that the latter has overall responsibility for an entire division, including the division’s leadership and administrative responsibilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General direction is provided by a Division Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides supervision to all technical, clerical, and temporary employees assigned to the section.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

Administrative Functions
Recommends and implements section goals and objectives; establishes performance standards, guidelines, and methods for assigned section; develops, implements, and administers policies, procedures, and programs for the section; develops, implements, and administers current and new programs and policies related to assigned section; participates on Department and City-wide committees; coordinates section activities with other divisions or departments as well as external customers; administers and monitors contracts and reviews work for City compliance; answers questions and provides information to the public, outside agencies, and other City personnel; coordinates process with the Finance Division for internal service billings; investigates operational complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary; implements, administers, and maintains automated software systems related to operations; administers outside contracts; recommends annual equipment and material purchases to Division Manager; implements improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities; assists in the preparation of and administers the section’s budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations and the purchasing of equipment and vehicles; submits justifications for expenditures; and monitors and administers expenditures.

Supervisory Functions
Recommends for hire, trains, and evaluates employees assigned to the section; schedules and monitors the work of staff involved in duties related to assigned section; plans and schedules work assignments; monitors timecards and all employee leave balances; evaluates operations and activities of section; develops benchmark standards for performance measures and promotes continuous improvement; and ensures safety training of all staff and that the work environment is in compliance with safety standards.

Water Resources Laboratory Functions
Plans, organizes, and coordinates the efforts of the Laboratory Section at the Water Reclamation Plant; serves as the “Technical Manager,” as defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 64812, for the Water Resources Division’s accredited environmental laboratory; confirms accuracy and quality of all data reported by the laboratory; ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards for accreditation; develops and implements standard operating procedures for the laboratory; reviews and establishes sampling protocols and analytical procedures in accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Wastewater to demonstrate compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit limits; coordinates outside analysis with contract laboratories; and prepares monthly and annual monitoring reports.

The Laboratory position requires either a California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Laboratory Analyst Grade II Certificate or a CA-NV/AWWA Water Quality Analyst Grade II Certificate at time of hire.

CITY OF LIVERMORE
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Livermore Management Group

Please click here for a copy of the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Livermore Management Group. The information contained here is a summary of benefits. For a more detailed summary of benefits for all employee groups, click here . Any errors or omissions do not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Updated 1/2025

MOU TERM
07/01/2021 - 06/30/2025

SCHEDULED INCREASES
7/5/2021 2.5%
7/4/2022 4%
7/3/2023 3.0%
7/1/2024 2.5%

CAFETERIA PLAN (MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION)
$1,950/month towards medical, dental, vision, additional & supplemental life insurance; unused balance paid in cash.

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE & ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE (AD & D)
$150,000 EE coverage, ER paid
$1,000 dependent coverage, ER paid
EE option to purchase $25,000 additional life insurance & supplemental life to $500,000.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
60% of base monthly earnings to $6,000/month max. (180 day waiting period)
ER paid

PERS
New City of Livermore EEs are enrolled in the 2% at 60 formula or 2% at 62 formula, depending on eligibility, as per AB 340.

Classic PERS Misc Member - 2% at 60

• Member Rate = 7% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

New PERS Misc Member - 2% at 62

• Member Rate = 7.5% EE paid
• Employer Rate = 34.43% ER paid (includes unfunded liability; FY23/24)
• 36 consecutive months Final Comp
• Sick Leave Credit
• 4th Level 59 Survivor Ben.
• Military Service Credit

MEDICARE (Hired after 3/31/86)
EE paid 1.45%
ER paid 1.45%

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)
City contribution of 4% of base pay into RHS account.

VACATION ACCRUAL
Years of Service Total Accrual Per Year 1 80.6 hours 2-5 120.12 hours 6-10 135.98 hours 11-15 160.94 hours 16-19 180.18 hours 20+ 192.4 hours
Maximum accrual: 375 hours

HOLIDAYS
12 observed holidays

SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL
96.2 hours/year

SICK LEAVE USAGE:

• FAMILY SICK LEAVE : For immediate Family Illness - ½ Annual Sick Leave Accrual. Additional time upon approval of City Manager.
• PARENTAL LEAVE : 4 regularly scheduled workdays for non-birthing parent who becomes a parent by adoption, foster care placement, or birth of a child.
• BEREAVEMENT/ FUNERAL LEAVE (non-immediate family) : 3 regularly scheduled workdays for sister-in-law and brother-in-law.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
3 regularly scheduled workdays max for immediate family.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
80 hours per year.

PREGNANCY LEAVE & FMLA/CFRA
EE may use accrued leaves in compliance with City Rules & Regs
Benefit provided as per regulations: Federal Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, and California Pregnancy Disability Act

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
ER contributes $185/per pay period, with required EE contribution of $75/per pay period

2025 Maximum :
Normal = $23,500
Age 50+ = $7,500
Catchup Limits = $47,000

SECTION 125 PLAN
No ER contribution
2025 Maximum
Dependent Care*: Up to $5,000/year -- *See IRS Pub #503
Unreimbursed Medical: Up to $3,300/year

• Pre-tax Health Care Premiums
• FSA's for Dependent Care
• Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
• Other options offered by plan administrator

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Police Facility and Equipment Manager: $600/year (equivalent to $23.07 per pay period)

SAFETY SHOE ALLOWANCE
Following are eligible for up to $200 reimbursement per fiscal year: Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, City Engineer, Construction Inspection Manager, Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager; Public Works Supervisor, Senior Civil Engineer, and Water Resources Operations Manager

SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY
Minimum of 10% above base salary of non-mgmt subordinate, 7.5% above mgmt subordinate

ACTING PAY
If work minimum of 5 consecutive calendar days, paid @ lowest step of higher class with at least a 5% differential. If assignment > 12 months, optional increment of up to 7% or max of the range, whichever is less.

SPECIAL PROJECT PAY
If work minimum of 30 calendar days, 5%-7% differential. If full supervisory, additional % to reflect 2.5% over highest compensated subordinate. If assignment > 12 months, optional increase of up to 7%

BILINGUAL PAY
$50/pay period
Must be certified by Department Head, approved by City Manager, and used on the job.

CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE
If approved, $40/month or $90/month.

AUTO ALLOWANCE
$250/month for Building Official, City Engineer, Housing & Human Services Manager, and Planning Manager

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
75% reimbursement for tuition & books
For undergraduate studies, $4,000 FY max; $16,000 lifetime max
For graduate studies, $5,000 FY max; $10,000 lifetime max

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
100% reimbursement for required licenses and certifications

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Three (3) sessions per incident per family member. Unlimited telephonic consultations.

PAY PERIODS
26 pay periods per year

Benefits listed are for full-time employment. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time employment.

ER = Employer
EE = Employee
FT = Full-Time
PT = Part-Time

Closing Date/Time: 3/3/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,742.94 - $12,178.68 Monthly