Instrumentation Supervisor - Promotional Only (Ventura Water)

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $104,983.64 - $140,679.14 Annually DOQ
  

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Instrumentation Supervisor (Promotional Only).

The Instrumentation Supervisor will play a key role in providing technical expertise and leadership in the design, maintenance, and optimization of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), communication networks, and related software systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of instrumentation and control systems essential to Ventura Water’s operations.

In addition to managing day-to-day operations, this position will provide guidance and direction to staff, coordinate field engineering and testing activities, and implement best practices to support continuous improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, technical proficiency, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of operational performance and safety.

Incumbent may be required to work irregular work hours, including evenings and weekends.

What You'll Do

You will take the lead on a range of responsibilities supporting the automation, control, or performance of Ventura Water systems, and be responsible for:

• Participating in the design, planning, operation, integration, maintenance, repair, installation, and modification of all Ventura Water PLC, HMI, telemetry, and communication hardware and software.
  
• Supporting the development and implementation of functional requirements, technical specifications, procurement, and commissioning of complex systems for monitoring and controlling water and wastewater facilities.
  
• Supervising and evaluating staff performance; recommending merit increases, disciplinary actions, and assisting in resolving grievances; overseeing clerical operations and system data within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
  
• Directing and overseeing employees and contractors involved in the construction, installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of Ventura Water instrumentation and control systems.
  
• Collaborating with engineering, IT, and operations divisions to help shape and implement goals, policies, objectives, and priorities.
  
• Providing day-to-day leadership to ensure a high-performance, customer-focused work environment aligned with Ventura Water’s quality standards, strategic goals, and values
  
• Coordinating and delivering training to ensure staff remain current with technology trends and compliant with safety regulations.
  
• Planning, directing, inspecting, scheduling, and coordinating with other departments to develop and install equipment for automation and upgrades to water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution systems, and lift stations.
  
• Preparing written and verbal reports, memos, and other correspondence as needed.
  
• Recommending annual budget needs for unit operations and resource planning.
  

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of:

• Industrial, electronic, and computer control systems, as well as applicable electrical codes
  
• PLC and SCADA systems, including advanced software applications, HMI replacement management, and cyber protection
  
• Wired and wireless networks, including redundant backhaul communication systems
  
• Diagnostic tools, such as meters, analyzers, and handheld programmers
  
• Reading and interpreting P&ID drawings and electrical schematics
  

If you are a driven professional who is ready to take on a key leadership role and directly impact the safety and efficiency of our water systems, we encourage you to apply!

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of a two‐year college program in computer/electronic and industrial process control systems technology or a related field, and four years of experience in the programming, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of SCADA Systems, PLC s, and HMI s and software management are required .

Lead worker or supervisory experience is desirable .

License: A valid California Class C driver's license is required.

Certificate: Any applicable certification mandated by the California Department of Water Resources.

Apply Now!

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

• To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.
  
• Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

THE SCHEDULE

The timeline dates are subject to change. Candidates will be notified as necessary.

• Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m . - Application Deadline. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.
  
• Week of September 29, 2025 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date.
  
• Week of October 6, 2025 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email or phone if they are invited to the panel interview process.
  
• Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the oral panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process .
  
• October 2025 - Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.
  

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Instrumentation Supervisor .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov or (805) 654-7802.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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