Water Maintenance Supervisor

Department:

Public Works

Division: 

Water Maintenance

Pay Range

$86,424 - $120,993.60 Annually

Midpoint

$103,708.80 Annually

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.   

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Make a direct impact in the community by helping keep Richland’s water systems running safely and efficiently. This position performs difficult skilled work in the planning, scheduling, and hands-on work for the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and irrigation systems, while supervising and supporting assigned staff. Working under the Water Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering reliable service to residents and public spaces.

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Selection will be based on overall qualifications, and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible water distribution system maintenance, construction, or operations experience.

• One (1) year in a lead or supervisory role.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license.

• Valid Department of Health Cross Connection Control Specialist and Water Distribution Manager IV Certifications upon hire date.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with automated meter reading systems.

• Prior experience in construction including plan reading, specifications and conducting pre-construction meetings.

• Familiarity with maintenance programs and scheduling.

• Excellent communication skills with internal teams, citizens, contractors and developers.

WE ARE RICHLAND

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do.

With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we’re proud to serve.

Richland Rewards – Supporting Those Who Serve

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution

• City-paid dental and vision plans

• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)

• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 10 Paid Holidays

• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options

  • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan

  • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan

  • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan

• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)

• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual Performance Assessment System

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual – Regular Full-Time (40 hour)

Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month

• 0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month

• 6 months through 9 y