COLLECTION SYSTEMS MANAGER*

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COLLECTION SYSTEMS MANAGER*

City of Riverside Riverside, California, United States

Job Description:

COLLECTION SYSTEMS MANAGER*

Description

The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Collection Systems Manager* to fill one (1) vacancy in the NPDES and Storm Drain Maintenance Group of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The ideal candidate for the Collection Systems Manager* position will demonstrate exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and managerial skills. This role requires close collaboration with various City departments, elected officials, residents, stakeholder groups, and outside agencies. The position oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the NPDES and Storm Drain Maintenance sections, including short- and long-term planning, as well as the development and administration of policies, procedures, directives, and services. The candidate will possess a proven understanding of California stormwater permits issued under the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), along with experience interpreting these permits and managing the programs and field activities required to maintain compliance. This role also supports the Public Works Deputy Director - Field Collection Systems in a variety of administrative, analytical, coordinative, and liaison functions. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and strong character.

A Collection Systems Manager*, under general direction, is to plan, organize and direct an assigned work section of the Public Works Department, Wastewater System Division; to ensure that wastewater is collected, treated and discharged in compliance with all regulations and reporting requirements associated with regulatory agencies; to provide technical assistance for planning, designing, constructing and maintaining wastewater facilities and collections systems; to provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the programs and staff that are responsible for administration, pretreatment, collection, treatment, maintenance, environmental compliance and analysis of the wastewater system and processes; and to do related work as required. The Wastewater Operations Manager classification may be assigned to manage one or more of the following work sections: administration, operations, maintenance, field operations or regulatory compliance.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

*Actual Job Classification - Wastewater Operations Manager

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Qualifications

Recruitment Guidelines:

Option I
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Eight years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Option II
Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, environmental science, water or wastewater management or closely related field.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Option III
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, environmental science, water or wastewater management or closely related field. A Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience managing or supervising at a wastewater or water treatment plant performing operations, maintenance, laboratory, administration or regulatory activities.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License

When assigned to the NPDES and Storm Drain Maintenance Section:


Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

PLEASE NOTE: THE CERTIFICATION REQUIRED MUST BE SCANNED AND ATTACHED TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW AN APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENT. FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university. All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 3/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$149,364.00 - $208,788.00 Annually
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