Water Distribution Supervisor ($15,000 Hiring Incentives)

HIRING INCENTIVES:

$15,000 APPOINTMENT INCENTIVE

$15,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

VACATION ACCRUAL CREDIT 

(see below for additional information)

UPCOMING SALARY INCREASES:

Additional 1.5% Salary Increase effective January 2026 ($112,460 – $135,864)

Two (2) Openings Available in the City of Napa’s Utilities Department for: 

– Water Distribution Supervisor (Customer Service Section) 

– Water Distribution Supervisor (Distribution Service Section) 

Are you passionate about leading a skilled team and coaching others? Do you have a Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D3 or higher issued by the State of California? Are you eager to use your expertise in water distribution maintenance and supervisory experience to make a difference in your community? 

Then APPLY TODAY to employ your technical skills and bring a collaborative work style to your team and the community we serve!

The City of Napa Utilities Department is seeking two (2) Water Distribution Supervisors to oversee and participate in the maintenance, installation, and repair of the City’s water distribution system. 

As a Water Distribution Supervisor, you will plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair activities related to the City’s water distribution systems, water meters and related system facilities, including watershed and related facilities and properties. You will also ensure the implementation and adherence of safety protocols, and perform a variety of technical tasks. The Water Distribution Supervisor has full supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of team members. The Water Distribution Supervisor reports directly to the Water Distribution Manager, and provides direct supervision over Water Distribution Operators and similar positions. The Water Distribution Supervisor will be responsible for scheduling, training, and oversight of a hardworking team while providing excellent services to our community.

Our Water Distribution Supervisors are assigned to two (2) different areas of assignment including the Customer Service Section and Distribution Service Section. 

Core Duties when assigned to the Customer Service Section:

• Supervises staff responsible for meter repairs, changes, and installations; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements cross connection program, meter replacement program, meter reading activities, meter testing, automated infrastructure programs.
• Serves as main liaison between Finance-Revenue and Water Distribution work groups.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and vehicles required for the work; ensures shop and working areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• May perform installations, repairs, and maintenance of water distribution facilities as needed.

Core Duties when assigned to the Distribution Service Section:

• Supervises the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s new and existing water distribution facilities; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises the locating and marking of underground facilities. Schedules Underground Service Alert (USA) Standby assignments as needed.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of various heavy, medium, and light equipment and tools, including but not limited to dump trucks, tractors and attachments, backhoes, excavators, hydrovac trucks, skidsteer, compressors, jack hammers, generators, pumps, tampers, pipe cutters, saws, tapping machines, chipping guns, valve turners, and related equipment.
• May perform installations, repairs, and maintenance of water distribution facilities as needed.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in water distribution system construction and maintenance activities, including two years of lead responsibility.

Special Requirements:

Possession and continued maintenance of a California Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement is desired. Incumbents are subject to pre-employment drug test and inclusion in random and other alcohol and drug testing as mandated by the Federal Department of Transportation.

Possession at time of hire of a Grade D3 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California is required. Achieve a passing score on the Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator examination within twelve (12) months of hire and possession of and continued maintenance of a Grade D4 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California within twenty-four (24) months of hire is required.

Special Requirements when assigned to the Customer Service Section – Possession within twelve (12) months of hire and continued maintenance of a Cross Connection Specialist certification is required.

Special Requirements when assigned to the Distribution Service Section – Possession of a Cross Connection Specialist certification is desired.

We are looking for leaders who have supervisory or lead experience and an in-depth knowledge of the various aspects of water distribution operations such as new installations, system repair and maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Applicants with increasingly responsible experience in water distribution system construction and maintenance activities, including lead and supervisory responsibilities, are strongly encouraged to apply!

Please click here to view a detailed job description for Water Distribution Supervisor.

***Hiring Incentives***: A $15,000 New Hire Appointment Incentive will be paid to hired candidates on the first paycheck following their hire date. Up to $15,000 Relocation Assistance may apply to eligible candidates for moving expenses as defined by IRS rules. Vacation Accrual Credit of up to 80 hours may be granted at time of hire depending on experience. 

Ideal candidates for the position of Water Distribution Supervisor will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies: 

• Technical Knowledge and Skills – Technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; using expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Planning and Organizing – Establishes a course of action to ensure work is completed efficiently through prioritizing, using resources, and staying focused.
• Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares information from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate solutions; Committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against important decision criteria. 
• Leading Teams – Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, empower, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and objectives.
• Collaborating – Working cooperatively to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Safety Intervention – Knows conditions that affect the team or self under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; Skilled in identifying conditions that might cause hazards.
• Adaptability – Maintains efficiency when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures; adapts quickly to change and easily considers innovative approaches.
• Coaching & Developing Others – Guides others to make the most of their available skills and provides timely mentorship and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or resolve a problem.
• Driving for Results – Setting high goals for personal and group accomplishment; Using measurement methods to monitor progress toward goals; Tenaciously working to meet or exceed goals while deriving satisfaction from that achievement and continuous improvement.
• Leadership Disposition – Using appropriate methods and interpersonal styles to develop, motivate, and guide the team to attain successful outcomes and business objectives.
• Resolving Conflict – Helping others deal with an antagonistic situation to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; Using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension between two or more people and facilitate agreement.

***TENTATIVE TIMELINE FOR TESTING – PLEASE SAVE THE BELOW DATES!***

Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place in-person during the week of September 8, 2025. Please save these dates in order to plan your calendar accordingly.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave – New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually.
• Paid Holidays – 15 paid holidays per year.
• Sick Leave – Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually.
• Dental and Medical Insurance Plans – The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans.
• Retirement – The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system.
• Deferred Compensation Program – Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan.
• Life Insurance and AD&D – $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City.
• Phone Stipend – Up to $110 per month
• Tuition Reimbursement – $2,000 per year 
• Stand By Pay – $525 per week as assigned

Please visit our Benefits webpage to view the full benefits guide.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE:

Additionally, our Utilities Department offers the flexibility of a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) which allows employees to enjoy a three-day weekend every other weekend to promote work/life balance.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill two (2) vacancies for Water Distribution Supervisor and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

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