Field Supervisor

Field Supervisor

SALARY: $10,565.00 - $12,894.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 05/11/2026

CLOSING DATE: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Looking for a hands-on leadership role where your work truly matters? Marin Municipal Water District is seeking an experienced

Looking for a hands-on leadership role where your work truly matters? Marin Municipal Water District is seeking an experienced Field Supervisor to lead crews responsible for maintaining and improving the water systems that serve our community every day.

You’ll lead skilled field crews, respond to emergencies, collaborate with other departments and agencies, and help ensure safe, reliable, high-quality water delivery across the District.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned water systems professional who enjoys mentoring teams, solving complex field challenges, and balancing operational priorities with safety, quality, and customer service. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in public service, we’d love to hear from you.

Marin Water offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

FILING DEADINE: THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

Definition:

Under general direction, plans, supervises and coordinates work crews engaged in pipeline construction and repair, service installation, making valve changes and related water system maintenance activities; provides direction to and supervises Utility System Specialists; and does related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This classification is a first line supervisor, reporting directly to the Superintendent of System Maintenance and Support Services or the Superintendent of Operations. This position is characterized by the requirement to provide direct field supervision and direction to the pipeline repair/construction and maintenance crews. Normal daily activities require the use of independent judgement within broad guidelines. Incumbents must possess strong oral and written communication skills.

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

• Plans, schedules, prioritizes and assigns the work of individuals and crews engaged in a variety of construction, installation, repair and/or maintenance activities; including work on pipeline and water service facilities.
• Directs District emergency response units during times of emergency conditions.
• Works closely with the Superintendent of System Maintenance and Support Services or the Superintendent of Operations and other supervisors to review and prioritize proposed pipeline installations, reviews estimates of labor, equipment and material requirements.
• Plans and coordinates work with other supervisors, establishes job priorities, and assigns personnel to other supervisors.
• Suggests improved work methods and equipment.
• Maintains liaison with other divisions and departments regarding proposed construction.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Plans and administers preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinates work with other agencies.
• Trains and evaluates the work of subordinates.
• Responds to and investigates consumer complaints.
• Responds to and investigates a variety of water service problems in emergency situations and take appropriate action.
• Assists in and monitors section budget.
• Supervises and coordinates the leak detection and valve exercising program.
• Ensures that safe working conditions are maintained.
• Plans and performs system flushing and/or directs field personnel in emergency, routine and systematic flushing of water mains and monitors water quality.
• Coordinates water system operation.
• Participates in the employee selection process, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates, prepares employee evaluations, and makes recommendations as to employee discipline.

Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Operation of water distribution and transmission systems and related preventive maintenance procedures.
• Methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in water system construction, operation and maintenance.
• Computer applications used in maintenance work order systems as well as general office environment (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and analysis.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel administration.
• Applicable safety programs, and CAL/OSHA regulations and procedures.
• Proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and writing practices.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and supervise the work of staff and subordinate supervisors.
• Communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Read, interpret, and work from maps, plans, and specifications.
• Maintain accurate work progress and cost records.
• Analyze work problems and develop effective solutions.
• Train and evaluate personnel.
• Prepare clear and concise records, reports, and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide assistance in the development of the District's maintenance plan.
• To operate PC in a Window’s based environment to prepare reports, utilize the work order system and spreadsheets.
• Completion of the twelfth grade or its equivalent and five years of increasingly responsible experience in water system operation, repair and maintenance which included some experience supervising, planning, and coordinating the work of others.

Training and Experience: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Other Requirements

• Per California Government Code, Title 1, Division 4, Chapter 8, Section 3100 “all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.”
• Work on an "on call" basis for emergency situations.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles and satisfactory driving record;
• Obtain Grade III Distribution Operator’s Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water within three years of appointment date.