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Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor

Salary

$78,221.88 - $95,492.76 Annually

Location

CA 95946, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0007

Department

Public Works-Waste Water

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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+ Benefits

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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 11th.

Nevada County is looking for a well-organized individual to fill this integral part of the wastewater collection and treatment team whose mission is to keep community wastewater systems functioning by performing preventative maintenance activities and various repair work on sewer collection system equipment and wastewater treatment systems.

An example of the job duties includes day-to-day scheduling and oversight employees, preparation of cost estimates, maintains logs and records of completed work, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, calibrates, and fabricates a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, and responds to customer complaints or inquiries regarding service or emergency response. Productive coordination and cooperation with fellow Supervisors is essential!

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and skill in:

+ Operation of diesel, propane, and gasoline engines

+ Principles of electricity and electrical circuitry

+ Methods, codes, regulations, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of generators, pumps, and electrical and electronic installations

+ Safe working principles and practices in electrical, mechanical, and related maintenance programs

+ Wastewater health hazards and confined space safety

+ Principles of management, supervision, training and work planning and scheduling

+ Budgetary preparation and expenditure control

+ Techniques for efficient utilization of staff, equipment, and materials

+ Basic personal computer software for word processing and spreadsheets

+ Record keeping and report writing

+ Maintaining, evaluating, and applying technical and administrative reports

+ Reading and interpreting plans, specifications, operations, and maintenance manuals

+ Responding to customers with tact and judgment

+ Reading, writing, and speaking English at a level vital for satisfactory job performance

+ Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits (https://mynevadacounty.attract.neogov.com/p/employeebenefits) :

This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA).Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

To review the entire job description, please click here. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1082115?keywords=wastewater%20electrical&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Education and Experience Required

Option A:

- Completion of twelfth grade/GED supplemented by an electrical/mechanical worker formal apprenticeship. Plus 2 years of experience comparable to Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker II at Nevada County.

OR

Option B:

- Completion of twelfth grade/GED supplemented by two years' experience as an electrical/mechanical worker. Plus, 2 years of experience comparable to Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker II at Nevada County.

Benefits Guide

TheBenefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/492/Benefits) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

+ Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO

+ Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO

+ Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

+ Blue Shield Trio HMO

+ Kaiser HMO

+ PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

+ PERS Platinum PPO

+ PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

+ Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

+ Basic Term Life

+ Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

+ Optional Dependent Term Life

+ Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

[email protected]

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

+ Did not graduate High School or GED

+ High School or GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

Have you completed a formal apprenticeship as an electrical/mechanical worker?

+ Yes, I have

+ No, I have not

03

How many years of experience do you have as an Electrical/Mechanical Worker?

+ I do not have any experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

04

Of those years as an Electrical/Mechanical Worker, how many years of experience were comparable to Nevada County's Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Worker II?

+ I do not have experience as an Electrical/Mechanical Worker II

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 or more years

05

Please describe your relevant experience specific to electrical work, if any.

06

The Wastewater Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor will plan, organize and supervise the operation, maintenance, repair and inspection of electrical/mechanical work for collection systems and treatment facility equipment and systems. Successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily work direction and training of maintenance crews, as well as performing the more difficult and complex assignments in the operation and maintenance of electrical/mechanical repairs. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience and education.

+ I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

+ I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

+ I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

+ I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

+ I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

07

Which of the following best describes your supervisory experience?

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to less than 2 years

+ 2 years to less than 3 years

+ 3 years to less than 4 years

+ 4 years to less than 5 years

+ 5 years or more

08

What is your approach to supervising employees with varying experience, knowledge and personalities. How would you describe your supervisory or leadership style?

09

Describe a situation where collaboration with others was needed to be successful in completing an assignment, project, task, etc.

10

This position will require organizational, technical and analytical skills. How do you plan on overseeing the day-to-day scheduling and oversight of your maintenance crews?

Required Question

Employer

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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