- Salary
- $103k – $136k/yr
- Location
- Chino, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
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We're Hiring!
Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future
Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in fast-paced, creative environments
where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a
full-time Water Treatment Supervisor!
PENDIING CITY COUNCIL’S APPROVAL:
The Water Treatment Supervisor classification is currently pending City Council approval. Appointment to this position is contingent upon the formal adoption of this classification.
The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:
Who We Are
The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, that is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:
- Commitment to Our Community
- Integrity & Accountability
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Partnerships & Teamwork
- Innovation
- Communication & Engagement
The Public Works Department plays a key role in maintaining and improving the City’s infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors. The department oversees streets, traffic systems, landscaping, lighting, water, sewer, and storm drains, as well as City-owned facilities and vehicle fleets. Public Works also provides engineering, environmental compliance, and inspection services, manages capital improvement projects and recycling programs, and administers the City’s solid waste franchise. Committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability, the department helps build a safe, resilient, and thriving community.
What You’ll Do
As our new Water Treatment Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise, plan, organize, and review the work of staff responsible for operating and maintaining water treatment plants, booster stations, transmission pipelines, and cross-connection control.
- Ensure potable water meets all regulatory requirements and is delivered safely, efficiently, and reliably.
- Oversee operations, maintenance, process improvements equipment upgrades, standard operating procedures, and preventative/corrective maintenance programs.
- Supervise and participate in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of SCADA, process control analyzers, and monitor equipment, including data accuracy and cybersecurity.
- Prepare technical and administrative reports and regulatory submittals to applicable agencies.
- Respond to operational emergencies and make critical decisions to protect public health and ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Assist with facility upgrades, capital improvement projects, safety programs, and equipment replacing planning.
- Prepare and administer the annual operating budget, including monitoring revenues and expenditure.
- Serve as Chief Operator in absence of the Water Utilities Superintendent.
- Collaborate with water treatment staff, City employees, and the public in a professional and customer-service-oriented manner.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has knowledge of water treatment/distribution operations, SCADA systems, regulations, safety protocols, and industry standards.
- Is skilled in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements, troubleshooting system issues, and responding to emergencies.
- Can lead, train, and coordinate staff while supporting development of goals, policies, and procedures.
- Has strong communications skills with the ability to prepare clear reports, documentation, and public presentations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized training in wastewater collection, stormwater management, or a related field.
- Experience: Four (4) years of experience in water treatment and operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Licenses and Certifications:
- Possession of a valid Class C Commercial California Driver’s License to be maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to obtain a Hazmat Endorsement within twelve (12) months of appointment.
- Possession of a California Water Treatment Operator T-3 Certificate at time of appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Treatment Operator T-4 Certificate.
- Possession of a California Water Distribution Operator D-2 Certificate at time of appointment, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment, a California Water Distribution Operator D-3 Certificate.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Mobility to work in the field and to perform medium to heavy physical work.
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various community sites.
- Vision to inspect and operate equipment.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
Ready to Apply?
All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Let’s build something amazing together.
Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information, but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Senior Human Resources/Risk Management Analyst, Veronica Zamora at [email protected] or (909) 334-3380.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334-3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.
Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
