Stormwater Utility Superintendent

Stormwater Utility Superintendent

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 5/19/26, 6/2/26 (final)

Under general direction, the Stormwater Utility Superintendent has overall management responsibility over a staff of personnel engaged in the maintenance, repair, and operation of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County. These facilities include: channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; pump stations; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, implement, analyze and evaluate the activities of a stormwater utility system
• Principles of personnel administration and management development including selection, training and supervision of management staff
• Methods, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of stormwater facilities
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations governing stormwater utility systems including but not limited to regulations from State Water Resource Control Board, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fish and Game, and State Air Resources Board
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems requirements and regulations as they relate to the repair, maintenance, and operation of a Stormwater system
• Methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices, methods, and procedures
• Public administration and personnel ordinances of the county, state and federal governments
• Principles and practices of purchasing in government
• Procedures and processes of public sector budget preparation and maintenance
• Budgeting principles and practices
• Safety precautions and safety regulations particularly those pertaining to the repair and cleaning of underground, open channel, detention basin and pump station drainage facilities
• Methods and procedures to evaluate program results
• Databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and other common computer software applications

Ability to:

• Manage, lead, direct and coordinate the work of managerial, administrative, and field staff of a complex stormwater utility system
• Develop, manage, lead, train and organize staff to work effectively together
• Recommend policies, identify needs and establish priorities and plans for stormwater utility programs
• Communicate in a clear, concise manner, both orally and in writing
• Delegate responsibility and prioritize work
• Deal effectively and courteously with the public
• Develop short term and long term goals and objectives
• Utilize maintenance management software system to evaluate and track maintenance and operations performance
• Interpret County, Department, and State policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Plan and direct the maintenance activities of stormwater systems
• Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and maps
• Conduct investigations
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees and other County personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either: 1. Two years in a Sacramento County management class managing stormwater utility work. Or: 2. Three years in a Sacramento County management class managing work involved in mechanical maintenance, highway maintenance, airfield maintenance, underground pipeline construction and maintenance, water distribution or water treatment. Or: 3. Four years of full-time supervisory experience in the public or private sector managing an organization engaged in infrastructure maintenance and repair of stormwater utility facilities. Note: The following education may be substituted for one year of experience in either pattern 1, 2 or 3 above: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology/civil, environmental or mechanical engineering, management/business or public administration, or construction management technology/construction management. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

General Qualifications:

License Requirements: A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License and/or endorsement(s) may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Criminal History and Background Check: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to, or impacts, the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks with express consent, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verifications, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. Physical Requirements: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites. Occasionally be required to: Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch. Reach above the shoulder. Walk on uneven surfaces. Climb into and out of ditches and excavations. Note: Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: While most work will be in an office setting or in a vehicle, incumbents will occasionally be required to work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and hot weather and work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving repair and maintenance vehicles, traffic, fumes, and/or odors. Work Schedule: During periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of drainage facilities is a 24 hours a day operation. All employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidays and will be required to work in excess of 40 hours a week and/or work irregular hours. Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.