Public Works Water Supervisor

POSITION TITLE:             Public Works Water Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:                  Public Works

FLSA STATUS:                   Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE:               G - Range $ 34.81 - $45.33 - COLA will be added on 7/1, Amount to be determined

REPRESENTATION:         None

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general direction supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the water distribution system. Critical tasks include servicing, installing, repairing, inspecting, and water quality sampling, infrastructure within the drinking water system. The Supervisor is charged with oversight of the City’s AMI water metering system. This position determines work schedules and priorities for assigned staff, ensure compliance with safe work practices and regulations, and respond to customer requests and citizen inquiries. Coordinate and collaborate with departmental staff and contracted staff to schedule preventative maintenance at water facilities. Participate in critical project review including, subdivision land use review, facility planning and master planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise assigned Public Works Utility Workers.
• Manage the City’s water quality program (sampling and reporting to state agencies).
• Oversee the City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, troubleshoot system issues and work to ensure metering system is performing optimally.
• Prepare reports via MS Word, review .pdf documents using Bluebeam, communicate timely and effectively using Gmail.
• Represent the City of Sandy on regional utility committees and boards.
• Manage the City’s Cross Connection program, manage backflow reporting/tracking software, test City backflow devices.
• Order water infrastructure repair and maintenance supplies and maintain parts inventory.
• Review new construction plans, apply City standards, & recommend revisions to design engineers.
• Provide construction inspections to projects impacting City right-of-way infrastructure.
• Install and repair water lines, utility access vaults, and water meter pits.
• Lay and align pipe, test installation in accordance with established procedures.
• Make water service connections using special tapping equipment.
• Locate public underground utility facilities for excavations conducted by City crews and other utilities. Research of maps and related records.
• Operate light and medium-duty trucks and associated equipment.
• Respond to public inquiries and service requests in a courteous and timely manner; provide information within scope of knowledge or refer to other City staff.
• Perform scheduled maintenance checks of water infrastructure equipment.
• Available to be on-call during evenings and weekends for up to a week at a time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Establish and maintain positive working relations with coworkers, citizens, and the public.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Mandatory Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five (3-5) years of public water system experience is required.
• One to two years (1-2) previous supervisory, management or direction of work experience.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of water system infrastructure (operation and maintenance).
• Knowledge of Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction (OSSC).
• Experience and knowledge of water quality sampling rules and procedures.
• Ability to supervise, mentor and train staff.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft suite, Revu Bluebeam).
• Ability to problem solve and make critical decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to lift seventy pounds and be physically fit to enter water vaults.
• Ability to work outside year-round in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate hand-held and power equipment over uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Working knowledge of OR-OSHA Heat Illness Prevention rules.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

Possession of or must obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement and a State of Oregon Flagger card within ninety (90) days of hire. Possession of, or must obtain, a current State of Oregon Water Distribution Level II certification within six months of hire. Obtain State of Oregon Cross Connection Specialist and Backflow Tester licenses. Must complete FEMA IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800 within six months of hire. Must have a clean driving record. Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, Criminal History check.

Supervision Received:

Works under the direction of the Public Works Superintendent and Public Works Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned department staff which includes oversight and authority for assigning tasks, reviewing, and evaluating work performance. Review and approval of assigned staff time sheets. Manage assigned staffs time-off requests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to function both indoors and outdoors engaging in work of a moderately active nature.
• Ability to maintain cardio-pulmonary fitness to engage in moderate physical activity.
• Ability to move to different working locations and to bend, stoop, climb, and reach to perform essential job functions.
• Requires arm, hand, and finger dexterity to demonstrate use or operate common tools used in public works maintenance.
• Ability to lift from floor, waist or overhead, objects up to seventy pounds.
• Ability to function with temperature and weather variations.
• Requires visual acuity to observe work sites and read written materials.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Variety of hand tools, hand-held power equipment, light and medium duty vehicles and medium duty excavation equipment. Computer use as needed for preparing reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the field environment is usually moderate, except when operating hand-held power equipment.

This description covers the most significant essential and auxiliary duties performed but does not include other occasional work which may be similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.