Description
The City of Pacifica, California
Invites you to apply for:
Collections System Manager
$143,784 - $168,672 Annually + Benefits including PERS
The Organization
The City of Pacifica is a general law city and operates under the Council/Manager Form of Government. Legislative authority is vested in a five member City Council elected at large, one of which is appointed Mayor by the Council. Key City Council commissions and committees include: the Planning Commission, Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission, Open Space and Parkland Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee, Beautification Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, and the Emergency Preparedness & Safety Commission.
The Department
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and repairing the City’s infrastructure and wastewater treatment operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner while providing a high level of customer service and a safe work environment for city employees. The Department maintains parks, playing fields and medians and keeps streets and trails clean and well-maintained. The Department also coordinates the tree program, cleans beaches and coordinates the City Beautification program.
The Public Works Department is organized into three divisions including Wastewater Treatment Operations, Field Services and Engineering. The Wastewater Treatment Operations includes the operation of the wastewater treatment and water recycling treatment plant and management of the collection system. Field Services oversees the maintenance of city streets, parks, trees, vehicles and public facilities. The Engineering Division manages public infrastructure projects, transportation planning and maintenance and repair of the City’s infrastructure. The Public Works Department is supported by 56 full-time staff with 29 in the Wastewater Division. The Wastewater Division has an annual operating budget of $14 million along with a FY2022-23 CIP appropriation of $ 10.1 million.
At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and community members.
The Community
Over half of the land in this small city is protected open space with numerous city, county and state parks. More than one thousand acres belong to the famed Golden Gate National Recreation Area. These bountiful parklands give Pacifica a spaciousness rarely found in suburban areas, yet it is only three miles from San Francisco’s southern border and less than 20 minutes to downtown. The natural world of beaches, headlands and hills provides a wide range of recreational opportunities. These include surfing, scuba, fishing, paragliding, hiking, birding, mountain biking, boating and horseback riding. Pacifica also offers golf, tennis, bowling, archery and loads of team sports. Several miles of coastal and ridgetop trails tie Pacifica to neighboring communities.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- College level course work in chemistry, engineering or related field. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, or related field is desirable.
- Five years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory related experience in Wastewater Treatment at a public agency. Extensive experience in operations and maintenance of pump/lift stations highly desirable.
Licenses Required:
Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a current Grade IV Wastewater Collections System Maintenance Certificate as issued by the California Water Environment Association is required.
Ideal Candidate
- Plans, organizes and directs the activities necessary to ensure that all collection system facilities, including pump stations and equalization basin are operating effectively and maintained efficiently.
- Holds extensive experience and knowledge in the operation and maintenance of pump stations.
- Coordinates with Wastewater Engineering Division in development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for sanitary sewer pipelines, pump stations and equalization basin.
- Reviews City wide proposed development in coordination with other departments such Planning and Engineering and develops conditions of approval.
- Coordinates with Plant Manager in the maintenance of the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant vicinity.
- Utilizes the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ensures that standard operating procedures and parameters are developed and maintained for all collection system’s processes.
- Ensures all required permits from regulatory agencies, such as the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, State Water Resources Control Board, US Environmental Protection Agency and San Mateo Health Department, for sanitary sewer pipeline, pump stations and equalization basin are in compliance and maintained current at all times
- Implements the requirements for operation and maintenance, and reporting and mitigation of sanitary sewer overflows set forth in the statewide Waste Discharge Requirements.
- Ensures the City’s safety program requirements are implemented and carried out to maintain a safe work environment.
- Prepares and presents reports to the City Council and members of the public, as required.
- Upholds the principles and practices of management necessary to direct the Public Works Department Wastewater division, including selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of employees and techniques used to motivate subordinate personnel, maintain high employee morale, and promote teamwork.
Benefits
Benefits. The City of Pacifica provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:
Retirement
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Insurance
The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions.
Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for:
- Life insurance premium in the amount of two (2) times annual salary up to $200,000
- Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury)
Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance: City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.
Deferred Compensation
May participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan with one of three offered plans.
Vacation
Accrual begins at ten (10) days annually and increases based upon years of service.
Sick Leave
Twelve (12) days per calendar year
Administrative Leave
72 hours per fiscal year
Holidays
Thirteen (13) holidays (includes two floating holidays pro-rated based upon hire date) per year
Union and Probation
Position is a member of Teamsters Local 350 and serves a twelve (12) month probationary period.
For additional information please view our Employee Information page at http://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/asd/hr/employee_information/default.asp
Special Instructions
How to Apply:
To be considered for this employment opportunity, please complete the City Application and include your cover letter and resume by going online to Calopps to complete your application: https://www.calopps.org/
Inquiries pertaining to the recruitment, the application process or additional information about the position, or the City, may be directed to hr@pacifica.gov Successful candidates will be invited to participated in an oral panel examination with a final interview with the Public Works Director and Deputy Public Works Director. (References will not be contacted until the applicant is seriously considered.)
The City of Pacifica provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all applicants regardless of sex, race, color, marital status, religion, ancestry, national origin, medical condition, disability, age, sexual orientation.