ASSISTANT DIVISION MANAGER-SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

Performs difficult skilled technical and administrative work overseeing the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water distribution system, sanitary sewer collection system, and associated water/sewer rights-of-way and easements; does related work as required.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Manager of Utilities Maintenance. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff. 
The following job functions are typical for a position of this nature. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each function satisfactorily.  Other job functions and duties may be required as assigned.  Percentages for each function are subject to fluctuations.

Supervises Systems Maintenance Field Supervisors; Plans, schedules and assigns the work of crews engaged in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines; Provides coverage when Field Supervisors are absent; Participates in the development and implementation of all Division projects; Assists in scheduling and planning daily projects; Assists with the management, training, and maintenance of the Work Order and Asset Management System	15%
Assists the Division Manager of Utilities Maintenance in planning, directing and coordinating Division activities; Provides input and recommendations for Division projects; Assists Human Resources and the NC League of Municipalities with information related to customer claims	10%
Assures budgetary compliance with regards to activities, material, and equipment within Division, makes recommendations on how to allocate budgeted funds by prioritizing and considering alternatives, tracks expenditures for performance measurements and for preparation of future budget requests for area under supervision; Makes recommendations to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Division; Prepares specifications for equipment and materials needed in construction and maintenance activities	10%
Serves as the ORC for the Collection and Distribution Systems; Conducts all regulatory reporting as required by the Collection System permit; Organizes and prepares for Collection and Distribution Systems audits.	10%
Inspects construction and maintenance work and sites to ensure adherence to City’s safety policies and applicable safe work requirements both during and after construction activities	5%
Assists in the implementation and ensures adherence of programs and procedures for Division’s operations	5%
Maintains detailed records	5%
Responds promptly to citizens’ inquires and requests	5%
Assists in hiring, training, and development of assigned subordinates	5%
Resolves construction and personnel problems in the field; Completes employee disciplinary and personnel action documentation	5%
Assists the Division Manager in developing and implementing innovative techniques of operation and assigned areas	5%
Ensures subordinates obtain and maintain required training	5%
Reviews and approves construction plans	5%
Coordinates Division activities with other Divisions of Public Utilities and other City departments, State agencies and contractors	5%
May supervise division in the absence of the Division Manager of Utilities Maintenance.	5%

• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of utility lines
• General knowledge of the basic principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to utility construction
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in water and sewer construction
• Ability to supervise and direct field crews
• Ability to effectively plan and organize
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications and techniques
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and peers with other divisions and departments and the general public
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records. 

 Education/Experience:

•  Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction technology, or related field 
• Considerable progressively experience in the maintenance and operation of water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems including moderate supervisory experience
• or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer in the state of North Carolina is preferred

Special Requirements:

• Possession of NC Grade IV Collection System or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• NC Grade A Distribution System certification or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, and 700 within twelve months.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Additional Information: 
Hiring Range is $83,618 - $106,416 depending on qualifications 

 Physical Demands:
1. The physical activity of this position includes:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or couching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal spoken word levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machined parts.
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

2. The physical requirements of this position

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Office Environment Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

3. The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform one or more of the following: preparing and analyzing data and figures; accounting; transcription; computer terminal; extensive reading; using measurement devices;
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following:

4. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
• The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Salary : $83,616 - $117,811