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Requisition ID: *[[id]] * Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water* American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In September 2015, we were awarded a 50-year contract to own, operate, renew, and replace the water and wastewater systems serving Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The systems serve over 800 facilities over 99,000 acres. The water system includes four wells, five pumping stations, 15 tanks, and over 750,000 linear feet of distribution pipe.The wastewater collection system consists of 15 sewer lift stations, over 650 manholes, and nearly 200,000 linear feet of sewer main. The Vandenberg team is looking for an Amazing Senior Supervisor of Operations (Collections) to join the team. Apply now for immediate consideration. Job Details Base Salary Range: $68,640 - $114,660 The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! _ Primary Role_ * Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water/wastewater distribution and collections system. * Supervisory responsibilities for employees. * Develops processes for daily staff work functions, oversees use of operational and maintenance information. * Leads implementation of Environmental, Health and Safety programs through coordination with the EH&S Manager. _ Key Accountabilities_ * Ensure safe and reliable operations of utility systems. * Assist installations to maintain compliance to environmental and safety regulations. * Develop and maintain operational support manuals and processes. * Accountable for achieving state, federal and local standards for water and wastewater regulatory requirements. * Supervises the maintenance of work records and preventative maintenance records and prepares various reports utilizing the computerized maintenance management system. * Schedules, coordinates and provides field supervision of staff involved in operational and maintenance activities of water/wastewater distribution and collections system. * Provide for the training of assigned personnel in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and safety practices. * Orders materials and supplies for routine operations, and preventative and emergency maintenance. * Maintains records and prepares reports. * Assist in the development of departmental standard operating procedures and emergency response plans and procedures. * Performs other related functions as assigned. * Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinate personnel. * Participates in hiring, and disciplinary actions of assigned subordinate personnel in accordance with company policies. * Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. * Follows Company Environmental, Health and Safety Policies, and reports unsafe conditions to supervision immediately. _ Experience/Education_ * BA/BS preferred or relevant equivalent experience in the water industry. * Water industry continuous education coursework. * Minimum of 6 years of experience in water distribution / water treatment field. _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Able to perform routine maintenance and servicing standardized water / wastewater process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing. * Able to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys and routine reports as directed. * Able to communicate effectively will all levels of the organization. * Computer literate; MS Word, MS Excel, GIS and CMMS systems. * Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position. * Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, and coordinate work within assigned work area. * Able to respond to emergencies. * Able to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public. * Able to work in a team environment * Ability to plan and present safety training to employees. * Knowledge of techniques, equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in operations, maintenance, construction, and mechanical repair of water/wastewater distribution and collections system. * Knowledge of health and safety regulations. * Knowledge of state, local and federal environmental regulations for areas of responsibility Travel Requirements * Travel to various worksites.10% _ Certifications & Licenses_ * Must possess a valid state of California driver’s license. * Must possess system required California Water Distribution Operator License Grade 4 or the ability to obtain within 18-months. * Must possess system required California Water Treatment Operator License Grade 2 or the ability to obtain within 18-months _ Other_ * Performance Measures. * Look for opportunities to improve efficiency and find ways to save budget expenses. * No reportable accidents occur within work area of responsibility. * No environmental regulation violations. * No legitimate complaints from co-workers. * Regular and Punctual attendance. _ Work Environment_ * Both office and field environment. * Must be physically able to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, or other adverse weather conditions. * Must be physically able to work in confined space environments. * Must be physically able to wear a respirator. * Must be physically able to remain alert and attentive to job requirements and co-workers. * In addition to American Water’s pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation. _ Specific Conditions_ * Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance at all times while in uniform or during working hours. * Maintain a courteous manner when speaking to customers and the general public. _ Competencies_ Decision Quality Develops Talent Drives Engagement Plans, Aligns, & Directs Prioritizes & Role Models Safety Self-Awareness * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.