Engineering Supervisor (Planning)

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At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect

We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service.

Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving

We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability

We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders.

Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning

We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals.

Safety

We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of an Engineering Supervisor (Planning).

Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for engineering planning and design, construction and capital projects management, treatment process and collections system performance, automation system design and maintenance, and wastewater discharge permitting and enforcement; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; assists management in determining technical objectives; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; performs the most technical and complex tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and performs duties as assigned.

Specifically, this Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for developing, designing, and managing capital projects and assessing and evaluating existing facilities and processes. The Engineering Supervisor will also be responsible for identifying resource needs, reviewing needs with appropriate management staff, and allocating resources accordingly; guiding staff in professional development and encouraging a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with all departments; and participating in the development of policies and procedures.

Duties also include the monitoring of work activities of engineering staff to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; working closely with the Engineering Manager in implementing staff goals and objectives; implementing strategic initiatives; participating in the selection of staff, providing or coordinating staff training, working with employees to correct performance deficiencies and implementing discipline procedures when necessary.

In addition, this Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for performing the most technically complex tasks of the work unit as necessary; providing technical advice to staff; supervising coordinated activities of staff in providing engineering support to operations and maintenance staff; interfacing with senior management, peers, consultants, contractors as necessary in coordinating asset management related work; overseeing preparation of technical reports for the Board of Directors, senior management and others; managing the selection of outside consultants and contractors; and working with consultants and contractors on project planning, preparation, scheduling and execution of contracts.

This individual will be tasked with presenting to staff, professional groups, governing bodies of other public agencies, and the general public regarding wastewater treatment facilities and management issues; attending and participating in professional group meetings; staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering; researching emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to OC San’s needs and performing other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have direct professional engineering experience in operations, maintenance, and capital improvement engineering projects. Prior engineering experience in the planning, design, or construction of water/wastewater projects for a local government utility or municipality is highly desired.

The successful individual will have the ability to administer complex, technical engineering programs; supervise, motivate and develop staff, identify problems, analyze information, and develop sound recommendations.

This position involves a high level of independence and decision making within the areas of responsibility and requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, political astuteness, and diplomacy. Experience writing staff reports and making presentations for an elected Board is highly desired.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

Recruitment & Selection Process

Vacancies: 0

(an eligible list will be established for anticipated vacancies)

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Monday, July 21, 2025, 5:00 P.M.

(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Other Requirements

Disaster Service Workers

All OC San employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the OC San requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Other Information

For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:

Please have all necessary documentation ready. Additional inquiries may be necessary depending on the position for which you are applying. Human Resources will also schedule a post-offer physical examination once a job offer has been made.

OC San only accepts applications submitted via our online application system. Applications submitted via mail, fax or email will not be accepted.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Ten working days paid vacation after one year of service; eleven paid holidays and one floating holiday; sick leave; group life insurance; group disability insurance; group health insurance, dependent coverage available, including medical, dental, and vision, employee contribution is required; a retirement plan (Orange County Employees Retirement System) and the option of participating in a deferred compensation plan as well as other optional benefits. A credit union is available. Benefits are subject to the Board of Directors' periodic determination (usually annually) and the meet and confer process, and are therefore subject to change. The District makes a generous contribution toward the cost of these benefits.