Water Supply Supervisor

DEFINITION 

Under general direction of the Water Supply and Planning Manager, supervises the monitoring and operation of the District’s groundwater recharge facilities, fish screens, and fish ladders along Alameda Creek; oversees water supply forecasting, budgeting, and delivery scheduling for the District; and performs related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS 

Water Supply Supervisor is a single-position supervisory classification. Under general direction, within a framework of overall goals and objectives, the incumbent is responsible for water supply contract administration and groundwater recharge operations. Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, activities related to water supply management, watershed management, field operations, water supply scheduling, and water rights. 

This classification is distinguished from the Water Supply and Planning Manager which is a mid-manager classification responsible for the direction and coordination of water supply and resources planning efforts. 

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a collaborative team player who can also work independently with minimal direction;
• Possess demonstrated abilities to build and maintain strong and effective relations with other agencies, stakeholders, organizations and groups to represent the District’s interests in an effective and positive manner;
• Have supervisory experience and skills to oversee both field and office staff, including 24/7 water supply operations;
• Have strong program management skills with a proactive approach to addressing issues and finding creative solutions; and
• Possess a Baccalaureate or higher degree in engineering or natural science, or a related field such as hydrology, watershed science, fisheries and natural resource management, environmental science, or similar; an emphasis in water resources and/or hydrology is highly desirable.

Examples of Duties:

TYPICAL DUTIES 

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

•  Forecasts water demand and supply needs based upon demand and other considerations; estimates water supply costs for inclusion in water resource and financial planning models; schedules water deliveries to meet demand taking into account seasonal variations. 
•  Supervises field personnel assigned to order water deliveries, operate rubber dams, diversion works, fish screening and ladder facilities, and provide watershed surveillance; ensures employees are properly trained, follow safe work practices, and that field work is documented. 
•  Assesses field reports and other monitoring data to determine impacts of upstream activities on watershed lands and, where applicable, verifies these activities are in compliance with permitted conditions protective of the District’s water supply operations. 
•  Administers the day-to-day aspects of the District’s water supply contracts by developing and revising water delivery schedules, reviewing records of water deliveries, and authorizing appropriate payments; ensures compliance with established water rights permits and prepares required reports. 
•  Performs project management work by preparing submittals, tracking and approving expenditures, preparing project status reports, and authorizing progress payments related to water supply operations and maintenance. 
•  Supervises the development and implementation of coordinated operations of fish screening and ladder facilities to ensure compliance with permits and regulations related to threatened or endangered species.  
•  Works in concert with the Emergency & Security Services Supervisor to coordinate appropriate responses to hazardous materials spills in the watershed and ensure protection of surface water quality.
• Participates in watershed and environmental management activities to represent District interests.  
•  Participates in the development of cooperative programs and activities for watershed pollution prevention, including implementation of interagency agreements. 
•  Supervises District groundwater recharge operations in an environmentally responsible manner. 
•  Serves as technical resource person and represents the District at various interagency meetings related to areas of program responsibility. 
•  Prepares the annual budget request for the work unit; estimates staffing and capital equipment needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption; approves requisitions for purchase of materials or supplies. 
•  Participates in the interviewing and hiring of new staff; prioritizes, assigns and reviews work, approves time off for payroll purposes, and prepares employee performance evaluations.  
•  Performs other related work as required. 

Typical Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be the equivalent of: 

Education and Experience: 

Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, natural sciences, or related field; and four (4) years of engineering or related experience, which includes two (2) years experience in water supply issues and includes one (1) year of lead experience OR completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. Supervisory experience desired.  

If not previously completed, completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire. 

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. 

Position is required to be on call 24 hours a day and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays. 

Selection Procedure:

Application materials including a supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online at: www.acwd.org/jobs by the final filing date of Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm PST. Candidates who present the best job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in a qualification appraisal as well as an interview by an appraisal panel. Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to a personal interview with the hiring Supervisor.