WASTEWATER SUPERVISOR
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Salary: $23.92 - $29.90 HourlyLocation : Maitland, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00093Department: Public WorksDivision: Wastewater OperationsOpening Date: 09/13/2024Closing Date: ContinuousPURPOSE OF POSITION The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of theemployer and requirements of the job change. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. PURPOSE OF POSITIONPerforms a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City wastewater collection systems. Work involves supervision of staff involved in wastewater collection facilities and systems. Works under the general direction of the Public Works Director or assigned designee and the guidance of local, state, and Federal regulations. This position is considered an emergency/disaster position. During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation, which requires that the employee be ready, willing, and able to report to work during emergencies and/or disasters of any kind, notwithstanding any other commitments the employee may have and be able perform emergency services duties, as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/Other Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Plans, schedules, and implements maintenance, operation and construction activities designed to provide wastewater service for the City; oversees construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability and conformance to standards. Perform duties and directs the operation and maintenance of the City's wastewater collection system and lift stations to control flow of wastewater, sludge, and effluent to meet local, state, or Federal regulations. Provides recommendations to the assigned personnel in calculating, analyzing, and planning the city's wastewater collection requirements. Determines effective use of resources and cost of wastewater collection; oversees construction and maintenance work to determine acceptability and conformance standards. Prepares and submits the division's annual operating budget, to include monthly/quarterly performance measures, grant applications and other related documents. Monitors short and long-term planning of capital improvement and capital equipment needs; makes recommendation based on the need to replace current city vehicles and equipment. Prepares requests for proposals and bid documents related to the construction and repair of wastewater collection facilities. Assist in the design and installation of new wastewater collection lines, pumps, or related systems and facilities. Analyzes and projects the needs for equipment and materials for completion of working projects. Supervises the control and use of, and assumes responsibility for all materials, supplies and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of the wastewater collection system and other department facilities. Ensures the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by supervising and participating in cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Inspects and assists in the control and use of supplies and equipment used in the maintenance, construction and repair of wastewater collection lines and other division facilities to ensure that all equipment is in proper working order. Inspects and supervises the repair of the wastewater collection system at frequent intervals to ensure that all aspects of the systems are functioning properly. Physically inspects, as needed, all facets of wastewater collection to ensure conformance with recognized procedures. Works with county and state health departments to resolve wastewater related health problems. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to the collection, transmission, testing, and disposal of domestic sewage. Advises the Public Works senior staff and other city staff in matters relating to division activities. Supervises, instructs, and assists assigned crews in installing new wastewater collection lines, and maintaining the existing wastewater collection system. Ensures that all necessary materials, supplies, and equipment are available by maintaining an inventory of parts and materials and obtaining necessary parts, tools, and supplies from the storeroom. Requisitions needed supplies for the Wastewater Division and maintains a variety of records relating to personnel, equipment, supplies, and wastewater flow reports.Oversees and coordinates the location of the city's wastewater collection system and wastewater right-of-way/easements. Responds to complaints regarding wastewater collection; evaluates situation, determines if it is City or City maintained property, documents and properly reports; communicates with property owners and ensure problems under the city's responsibilities are corrected. Trains, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines employees assigned to the Wastewater Division to ensure employees are performing assigned duties in an efficient and effective manner. Oversees the safety of assigned personnel and equipment by instructing personnel in proper safety procedures and monitoring work in progress. Will maintain availability for irregular or occasional work on a day when no work is scheduled, or at a time which requires the employee to return to the place of employment from an off-duty status.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Operates a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in the Wastewater Division. Attends conferences, meetings, and other related functions to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the division in a variety of local, county, state and other related events. As needed, removes, repairs, installs pumps, motors and valves. Provides back up to other related positions. Provides educational information to various civic, school, public groups, and individuals regarding wastewater collection problems and services. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience related to the construction, repair and repair of wastewater collection operation and a minimum of Three (3) years of experience as a supervisor, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Possess the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 within 30 days of employment and the ICS-100 and ICS-200 within 90 days of employment. There may be additional NIMS required, which will be schedule by your Supervisor. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possess a Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification or obtain within six (6) months of employment. Possess a Pollution Control Operators' Association Voluntary B Wastewater Collections Technician Certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Possess a Pollution Control Operators' Association Voluntary A Wastewater Collections Technician Certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment. CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater collection systems; considerable knowledge of sewer pipe installation, connection and repair; considerable knowledge of lift station operation and maintenance. Communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the public.Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees. Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in wastewater collection maintenance and repair such as, dump trucks and wastewater collection cleaners. Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other divisions, other departments, and the public. Ability to perform work under adverse weather conditions. City of Maitland offers a comprehensive benefits packages to full-time employees. General Employees Benefits (Full-Time)Certified Fire Employee Benefits (Full-Time)Sworn Police Employee Benefits (Full-Time)Visit our website to learn more information about our Benefits.