Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor

Salary: $8,822.00 - $10,723.00 Monthly
Location : 156 S. BROADWAY, TURLOCK, CA 95380, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2026-WTPOS-527
Department: Muni
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Information/Definition
The City of Turlock is offering HIRING INCENTIVES for Water Treatment Plant Operations, Supervisor.

The Water Treatment Plant Operations, Supervisor INCENTIVE breakdown is as follows:
$3,000 - Upon hiring
$3,000 - Upon completion of probation
$3000 - Upon completion of 3 years of service from hiring

VISIT STANISLAUS REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY (SRWA) FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT:
The City of Turlock is seeking applicants for the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor position. The incumbent receives administrative direction from the Water Treatment Plant Manager and exercises direct supervision over assigned plant staff.


Under general direction, the Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the activities of the Water Treatment Plant including operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, transmission mains, and ancillary facilities and coordinates activities and water production with the Cities of Turlock and Ceres.

The Water Treatment Plant Operations Supervisor must reside within 60 miles of the water treatment plant and be able to respond within 90 minutes in case of an emergency.

This classification is assigned to the Turlock City Employees Association bargaining unit for labor relations purposes and is subject to overtime, call back, and standby assignments.
An eligibility list will be established from this recruitment that will be valid for six (6) months. All employees serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Essential Functions - Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review domestic water treatment activities including operation and maintenance of the potable water treatment plant ,raw water pump station, raw water pipeline, finished water pipelines, and ancillary facilities.
• Coordinate with the Turlock Irrigation District(TID) regarding the infiltration gallery, raw water pump station, raw water pipeline, flow split structure, Ceres Main Canal outlet structure (collectively known as the District Delivery Facilities) and any diversions to the Ceres Main Canal.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of established production goals and finished water constituent concentrations in coordination with the Cities, and plan for and coordinate outages in terms of time and duration in recognition of the Cities' distribution systems.
• Evaluate operations and maintenance activities within the area of responsibility and recommend improvements and modifications, document operation or maintenance procedures accordingly.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations, submit justifications for expenditures for equipment, materials, supplies and services; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff, provide, or coordinate staff training; conduct employee performance evaluations, work with employees to correct performance deficiencies, and implement progressive discipline as required.
• Ensure potable water meeting all regulatory requirements is always delivered in the required quantities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports regarding plant operations and water quality.
• Coordinate plant activities with the Cities and be in regular communication with the Cities' and TID's designated Operations and Engineering staff members.
• Recommend operational efficiencies while maintaining the highest standard of water quality possible.
• Ensure that all analyzers and monitoring equipment are calibrated and appropriately sending and storing accurate information via a cyber-secure SCADA system.
• Monitor processes using a SCADA control system.
• Participate in and provide documentation for studies related to plant and filter rerating including operation of parallel pilot filters. Collate and analyze the data from the studies, prepare reports, and assist with reports prepared for the Division of Drinking Water (DDW) toward the goal of rating the plant for higher throughput.
• Assume the duties of Plant Manager as needed and be available to respond to emergencies, including those outside of normal working hours.
• Assist with the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, supervise and participate in special projects or studies as assigned.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports, and other written documents, including the submittal of all regulatory required reports.
• Supervise the use of specialized equipment involved in water treatment plant operations; develop, plan and direct preventative and corrective maintenance; recommend equipment maintenance and replacement and prepare budget estimates using the plant CMMS.
• Make critical decisions to resolve emergency situations.
• Assist the General Manager in the planning and implementation of upgrades, changes or expansions of water treatment and conveyance facilities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, Cities employees, outside agencies, and the public through clear and concise communication.
• Assist the General Manager in developing and administering or assume delegated responsibility for the plant safety program.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water treatment, water transmission, and water storage.
• Equipment, tools, and materials commonly used in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant.
• Principles and practices of certified lab services.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws as they relate to the operation of a water treatment plant and potable water transmission system.
• Design and construction standards as they relate to water treatment, conveyance,and storage facilities.
• Principles and practices of supervision; training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of safety procedures and implementation.
• Hydraulics, applied mathematics, chemical metering, pumps, SCADA, and chemicals used in water treatment.
• Water sampling and analysis.
• Regulatory reporting.
• Use of modern office equipment and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement, and direct all facets of water operations and maintenance.
• Interpret, explain and dutifully carry out pertinent Federal, State, local and SRWA policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development of an assigned budget. Know appropriate laws, regulations, codes, and evaluate plant conformance. Recommend and implement adjustments to policies and procedures, when necessary, to maintain conformance.
• Analyze problems, identify, and recommend solutions, evaluate effectiveness of solution, and implement further changes if needed to attain goals.
• Understand and troubleshoot operations and maintenance problems and serve as a resource to staff to solve problems.
• Read and understand engineering plans and specifications.
• Manage material and service contracts.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of outside vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Gain cooperation through clear communication and effective leadership.
• Supervise, develop, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Operate modern office equipment and software programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Operate and maintain SCADA systems.
• Read and understand Process Control Narratives, Process Control and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), and other related SCADA architecture documents.

Additional Information
Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and ability is as follows:

EDUCATION:

Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED certificate and six college units or CEU's in a related field or scholastic general education (i.e. Speech, Math, English, Science, Foreign Language etc.) and three college units or CEU's in Supervision or Management for a total of nine college units or CEU's. Possession of an associate's degree in a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of a domestic water treatment plant, and operation of a water distribution system similar or greater in size and complexity to the SRWA plant, finished water transmission, and ancillary facilities including two years providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel.
LICENSE:


Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of appointment, to be maintained as a condition of continued employment.


CERTIFICATE(S):

• Possession of a valid California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate at time of appointment.
• Obtain California Water Treatment Operator T-5 within 18 months of appointment to this position and maintain thereafter as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid California Water Distribution Operator D-4 Certificate or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment to this position and maintain thereafter as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS


Maintain the following physical abilities: see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment; hear well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person; bodily mobility to walk, bend, stand, crouch or climb for extended periods of time, operate assigned equipment and vehicles and perform heavy manual labor for extended periods; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing essential functions and be able to lift equipment on a frequent basis 25lbs, and on an occasional basis 50lbs.

SELECTION PROCESS
1. All applicants must complete a standard City of Turlock application for employment form, supplemental questionnaire and submit the following documentation:

• Proof of education - this can be a copy of high school diploma, GED certificate, or transcripts to show high school and college course work.
• Possession of a valid California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate at time of appointment.

Failure to include this documentation at time of application will be considered an incomplete application.

2. You may submit your required Documentation using the following options:

• Attach a scanned copy in the "Add Attachment" option (of the NeoGov online application) or
• Fax a copy to View phone number on click.appcast.io or
• Email a copy to View email address on click.appcast.io or
• Hand deliver copies of your attachment to 156 S. Broadway, Suite 235, Turlock, CA

3. Applications will be reviewed for possession of the minimum qualifications. In the event that a large number of applicants possess the minimum qualifications, applicants who appear to be the most qualified based on their breadth and recency of experience will be invited to compete in the testing process.


4. Candidates invited to compete in the testing process may be required to take a written examination, which will be based on a pass/fail basis. If a written examination is conducted and a large number of candidates receive a passing score, the City reserves the right to invite a percentage of the top scoring candidates to compete in the next phase of the testing process, the oral examination.


5. Candidates who are invited to participate in the oral examination and receive a score of 70% or more will be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on the eligibility list will be based solely on the results from the oral exam.


6. Completion of a practical exercise may be conducted in order to further evaluate skills relating to essential job functions.


7. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be referred to the Municipal Services Director for final appointment consideration.


8. Final appointment will be contingent upon passing the following: reference review, medical examination which includes a drug/alcohol screening, hearing exam and vision exam.


VETERAN'S PREFERENCE SYSTEM

The City of Turlock has adopted a veteran's preference system (effective January 1, 2002). The percentage score achieved through an entrance (non-promotional) examination which ranks applicants on an eligibility list shall be adjusted to provide: (a) one (1) percentage point added to the final test score for each six (6) months of active service during a time of armed conflict, up to a maximum of five (5) points, and (b) five (5) percentage points added to the final test score for veterans who are disabled as a result of active military service during a time of armed conflict, regardless of length of service. To receive preference points, applicants must provide supporting documentation and proof of honorable discharge. In no event shall an applicant receive more than a five (5) point adjustment. This request should be made in section #12 of the employment application form. A copy of your DD214 must be attached for this request to be considered. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Turlock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are sincerely interested in receiving applications from qualified minorities, women and the disabled. Qualified applicants receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief except where indicated by requirements of the job.


The City of Turlock will make every effort to accommodate applicants that have disabilities that would not allow them to compete in the announced process. Applicants are asked to indicate their request for accommodation in the application form.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING

The incumbent will be required to take a medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening and be fingerprinted.

CUSTOMER SERVICE POLICY

The City of Turlock is committed to quality service to our customers. Our goal is to create a positive, productive and courteous atmosphere for our employees and customers. Employees are evaluated on the quality of customer service they provide.

BENEFITS

Holidays: Eleven (11) paid holidays and three (3) floating holidays. Vacation: Paid vacation that increases with years of service. Sick Leave: Accrual of one day (eight (8) hours) for each month worked. Retirement: Qualified candidates who are currently a CalPERS member or have been a CalPERS member within the last six (6) months or are subject to reciprocity with another eligible retirement plan, may be a "classic member" and may be enrolled in the City's 2.7% @ 55 plan. Employee pays employee contribution rate of 9% on a pre-tax basis. CalPERS "final compensation" may be based on the highest twelve (12) continuous months of qualifying employment. Non-classic or "new members" will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan and CalPERS "final compensation" will be based on the highest thirty-six (36) continuous months of qualifying employment. qualifying employment. Deferred Compensation: The City will match employee's contribution up to one half of one percent (0.5%) of the employee's base salary for each pay period in which employee contributes to the program. Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Vantage Care: Two (2) percent of the employee's base payroll will be deposited in each individual's RHS Vantage Care account. Health: The City offers a generous health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Continuous Service Pay: Beginning with the tenth (10th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the fifteenth (15th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.
Beginning with the twentieth (20th) year and every year thereafter, 1.5% of base salary.


Additional Benefits: Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree Incentive Pay (If not listed as a minimum qualification)*Educational Reimbursement Program* Computer Loan Program* *Upon completion of probation.

NOTES : Information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract as it is subject to change.
Where to Apply City of Turlock
Human Relations Department
156 S. Broadway, Suite 235
Turlock, CA 95380-5454

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Benefits include:

• Enrollment in California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS) under either the 2.7% at 55 for "Classic" employees, or 2% at 62 for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 under "PEPRA", as defined by AB 340.

- "Classic" employees will pay the employee's 8% PERS contribution and 1%
of the Employers PERS contribution. The total 9% PERS contribution shall
be deducted as a pretax employee pension expense.

- Retirement benefits will be based on the highest one-year of service.
Conversion of sick leave accrual towards service credit will be allowed in
lieu of sick leave cash out provisions.

- The CalPERS 1959 Survivor Benefit is covered at level 3.

- Employees have the option to purchase Military Service Credits.

- New employees under PEPRA shall have an initial contribution rate of at
least fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate for the defined benefit
plan or the current contribution rate of similarly situated employees, which is
currently a 9% PERS contribution, whichever is greater. All new employees
shall be subject to the mandatory provisions of AB 340.

• Generous 90% premium employer contribution to health plan for employee and family.

• Term Life Insurance at 1½ times annual salary

• Long Term Disability will be provided to all full-time employees

• Liberal vacation, holiday, and leave plans

• Associate's Degree Incentive Pay - $50 per month

Bachelor's Degree Incentive Pay - $100 per month

Master's Degree Incentive Pay - $150 per month

• Bilingual Pay - 2.5% of base pay

• Tuition reimbursement

• Interest free computer loan

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This position requires a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), six (6) college units or CEUs in a related field or general education, and three (3) college units or CEUs in Supervision or Management, for a total of nine (9) units/CEUs. Have you attached documentation verifying that you meet all of these educational requirements?

• Yes
• No

02


I have attached and uploaded proof of a valid California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate.

• Yes
• No

03


I understand that I must possess a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and that it must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

• Yes
• No

04


I certify that I have read and understand all of the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the employment announcement and I have truthfully answered all questions in the supplemental questionnaire.

• Yes
• No

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I certify that I have reviewed my application to ensure all required documentation is attached. I understand that my application will be rejected if it is missing any required documents.

• Yes
• No

Required Question