2026-10-20 2026-11-24

Operations Crew Chief, Domestic

Coachella Valley Water District
  • Organization Type: Public Water/Wastewater Agency
  • Location: Palm Desert, California
  • Job Status: Full-time
  • Job ID: 101975
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    Organization Type: Public Water/Wastewater Agency
  • Location: Palm Desert, California
  • Job Status: Full-time
  • Job ID: 101975
  • Organization Website

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SRN S15: $8,592 - $11,996, Monthly, Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ASSET
Department: Operations
Section: Construction
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to: Operations Supervisor, Domestic
Supervises the following positions: Technical and maintenance staff

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, and serves as a first line working supervisor over an assigned crew responsible for the production, construction, and maintenance of the District’s Domestic Water System; operational activities related to water treatment and disinfection facilities, coordinates backflow, meter, and valve maintenance programs along with facility locate, leak detection and cross connection programs; performs activities related to water treatment and disinfection; works closely with supervisory and/or management staff in planning, organizing and establishing work priorities; performs the more complex work assigned to the crew; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of an assigned crew providing production, construction, and maintenance of the District’s Domestic Water System, treatment and disinfection facilities, and provides backflow and cross connection services; ensures work performed meets quality standards and completed in a timely manner.

  2. Assumes responsibility for ensuring staff are properly trained in work procedures; observes employee work performance/skill sets and recommends appropriate training; monitors the effectiveness of training in meeting skill goals; participates in and provides input into, other personnel matters including grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee selection or promotions.

  3. Inspects job sites and reviews work in progress to ensure quality completion, compliance with specifications, and conformance to work procedures.

  4. Works with supervisory and management staff on the planning and implementation of preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance program; monitors maintenance operations to identify issues and schedule corrective maintenance.

  5. Assumes responsibility for evaluating employee performance; develops, prepares and delivers performance evaluations for assigned staff; confers with supervisor and manager on performance issues; within established authority, counsels employees, addresses and monitors performance issues and confers with supervisor on matters outside level of authority.

  6. Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate supervisory staff; implements improvements.

  7. Coordinates assigned services and operations with those of other District departments to ensure an integrated approach to mutual projects and services.

  8. Assists in the determination of the costs of materials and resources for jobs; monitors costs of assigned work projects and prepares information for supervisory/management staff.

  9. When assigned to oversight of contracted services, reviews work in progress to ensure quality completion, compliance with specifications and budgeted amounts; prepares reports for supervisor and/or manager.

  10. Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries or refers to supervisor.

  11. Observes and complies with District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols, and ensures that staff do the same.

  12. Performs other duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Equivalent to a High School Diploma and Possession of, or required to obtain within 24 months of appointment, a Foundational Leadership Certificate; or a minimum of 12 credit hours/units of Supervision/Managerial/Leadership courses from a CVWD approved program.

Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in large water systems, cross connection controls, water treatment, or related fields; and/or one (1) years' experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment;
AND
Depending on assignment, possession of one or more of the following certifications:
- Grade D3 Water Distribution Operators Certificate, issued by the State Water Resource Control Board and a California State Class “A” Driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Grade D3 Water Distribution Operators Certificate and possession of a Backflow Tester Certificate issued by the County of Riverside, or the CA/NV American Water Works Association and possession of a Cross Connection Specialist certificate issued by the CA/NV American Water Works Association, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Grade 4 Water Distribution Operators Certificate, issued by the State Water Resource Control Board, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Grade D3 Water Distribution Operators Certificate; Possession of a Grade T2 Water Treatment Operators Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board; and possession of a 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, or be obtained within 24 months of appointment and be maintained throughout employment.

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