Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader

Salary : $66,588.00 - $80,880.00 Annually
Location : Water Yard - 752 W. Commercial Street, Pomona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-SMCL/1
Department: Water Resources Department
Opening Date: 06/03/2026


VACANCY
APPLY IMMEDIATELY

This recruitment may close at any time without further notice.
Review of applications will be done on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.

The City of Pomona invites qualified candidates to apply for the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader position in the Water Resources Department. This key role leads, oversees, and participates in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City's stormwater infrastructure, including catch basins, channels, culverts, storm drains, and detention/retention facilities. The Crew Leader guides field staff in performing debris removal, pollutant capture, facility cleaning, and preventive maintenance; supports stormwater compliance activities; and ensures accurate data collection and entry into the City's Geographic Information System (GIS). Under direction, the incumbent coordinates daily assignments, performs complex fieldwork, and ensures tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with environmental quality standards and regulatory requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and experienced public works professional who excels in field operations, stormwater system maintenance, and environmental compliance. They are a hands-on leader who can coordinate teams, guide daily assignments, and provide technical direction in the inspection and upkeep of stormwater structures and equipment. With a strong understanding of safety practices, confined space entry procedures, equipment operation, and stormwater regulations, they model accountability and ensure high-quality work across all tasks. The ideal Crew Leader communicates clearly, maintains accurate documentation, uses sound judgment in the field, and values teamwork in support of clean waterways and resilient City infrastructure.

Why Pomona
The City of Pomona offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in safeguarding public health, protecting natural resources, and maintaining critical stormwater infrastructure. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in environmental stewardship and contributing to a cleaner, safer community. As part of the team, you'll help the City comply with stormwater regulations, support sustainable water practices, and ensure our stormwater systems function effectively during all weather conditions.

This position includes an excellent benefits package featuring a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees participate in CalPERS, may join a deferred compensation plan, and have access to tuition reimbursement and a medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

This position also provides a path for professional growth and long-term stability. The City of Pomona maintains a competitive compensation structure, including a 5% scheduled salary increase on October 1, 2026.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY


Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of stormwater or similar facilities.

Licenses and Certifications :

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of employment, a valid Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certificate issued by Los Angeles County Sanitation District of Los Angeles, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, valid Confined Space, First Aid, CPR, and Hazwoper certificates, to be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to operate and repair tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Environmental Conditions
Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes, dust, and air contaminants. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing divisional policies and procedures.
Working Conditions
City employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required to accommodate the City's needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Services Emergency Worker (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Leads, oversees, reviews, and participates in the work of staff performing maintenance, repair, and installation of City-owned stormwater facilities and assumes responsibility for the workflow of an assigned work unit by making work assignments, ensuring that work is consistent with quality standards, and timeline expectations are met.
• Performs the more complex work assignments for the classification series for which there are little or no directly related policies, procedures, or past practice which requires the exercise of independent judgment and discretion in establishing work plans, identifying resources, and completing assignments.
• Provides input for personnel decisions such as performance evaluations, promotions, hiring, and disciplinary actions.
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, and repairs city catch basins, open channels, storm drains, culverts, and drainage channels to remove pollutants including debris, organics, and trash, and maintain compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
• Maintain stormwater lift station sites.
• Locates assets using the City's geographic information system (GIS) and ensure the accuracy of location data; make notations in GIS for areas and facilities prone to flooding or related issues.
• Inspects reclaimed water facilities and appurtenances to maintain compliance; updates the GIS system as appropriate.
• Assists other water resource work crews as assigned; operates light and heavy equipment and a variety of hand and power tools related to work assignment.
• Erects traffic control devices where appropriate and in accordance with the WATCH manual.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records, logs, and reports.
• Observes and complies with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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SELECTION PROCESS
Open & Promotional Recruitment

This recruitment is open to external candidates as well as any City of Pomona employee not serving an initial probationary period and any other hourly City employee.
Examination Procedure


Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.
Supplemental Questions


To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.
City Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.
The City of Pomona offers the following generous benefit package. Employees in this group serve a 12-month probationary period. The Salary Scale Plan is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on meets standards performance.


WORK SCHEDULE:
Most employees including certain Police Department employees work a 4/10 work schedule.
24-hour operations personnel may be assigned to a 12-hour (12/80) schedule.
City Hall Employees work Monday through Thursday, with City Hall being closed every Friday.


In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Director may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with Human Resources approval.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS : Provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. New employees who become a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 62, FAS 3 Plan. New members will be required to pay at least 50% of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522030(c)). However, a new employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS or a current member of another California public retirement system will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% @ 60, FAS 3 Plan. Currently, all new PCEA employees shall pay the CalPERS member's retirement contribution of 7.5%. City of Pomona employees do not contribute into Social Security.

PAID HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays & 1 floating holiday is provided per year.
VACATION LEAVE:

• 1-4 years = 80 hours
• 5-9 years = 160 hours
• 10-14 years = 184 hours
• 15 years = 200 hours
• Extending through the 20th year, employee shall accrue 8 hours of additional vacation leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year.

SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year (prorated if on any leave without pay).

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

• HEALTH INSURANCE: $700 per month; cash-in-lieu program available
• DENTAL: $75 per month
• VISION: Voluntary participation by the employee
• 125 BENEFIT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS: City paid contributions that goes towards medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. They are applied in addition to the other contributions listed above.
  • Waiving coverage = $45 per month
  • Single coverage = $205 per month
  • Two-party coverage = $1,075 per month
  • Family coverage = $1,775 per month
• LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: 66 2/3 of base salary for a maximum of 2 years after 60 days
• LIFE INSURANCE: $30,000 policy plus AD&D

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $3,500 per year

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A voluntary deferred compensation 457 plan is available.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

LEGAL PROTECTION AND IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION: Offered by LegalShield under two separate plans, provides the protection and peace of mind your family needs and deserves. LegalShield provides a variety of legal services, while IDShield is focused on identity theft protection. These offerings may be purchased individually or bundled together.

PET INSURANCE: Offered by Nationwide, allows you to select from two pre-made plans, or create a customizable plan that addresses the specific needs of your beloved pets.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.
01


Do you possess a valid CA Class C driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Please select all certifications you currently hold. Check all that apply.

• Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certificate
• Confined Space
• First Aid
• CPR
• Hazwoper
• None of the above

03


If hired, this position requires possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of employment, a valid Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. It also requires possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of employment, valid Confined Space, First Aid, CPR, and Hazwoper certificates. All certifications must be maintained throughout employment. Please acknowledge that you understand these requirements.

• Yes
• No

04


In 150 words or less, please describe your experience performing maintenance, repair, or installation work on stormwater systems or similar infrastructure (e.g., catch basins, storm drains, culverts, channels, or drainage facilities). In your response, include the types of facilities you have worked on, the tasks you performed, the tools or equipment you used, and any responsibilities related to safety and environmental compliance. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.
05


In 100 words or less, please describe your experience leading or directing staff in the field. If you do not have direct lead experience, please describe your interest in taking on a lead role and the qualities you believe you would bring to supervising or guiding a crew. If you do not have experience or interest, please type N/A.
06


Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalency?

• Yes
• No

07


How many years of experience do you have of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of stormwater or similar facilities.

• No experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• 1 year of experience, but less than 2.
• 2 years of experience, but less than 3.
• 3 years of experience, but less than 4.
• 4 years of experience, but less than 5.
• 5 or more years of experience.

Required Question