What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water (Construction) Supervisor position at City of Kingsville, TX?

Job Description

Responsible for the operation of the Water Construction Division of Public Works by directing a comprehensive maintenance and repair program for the water distribution system. This includes planning, supervising, coordinating, and implementing various programs to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations in the installation, repair and maintenance of the City’s water lines and system.

Essential Job Functions

Supervises the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, fire hydrants, valves and equipment necessary for the continuous operation of the water distribution lines and systems.

Maintains a long-term schedule for upgrades, repairs and replacement of water lines

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff training; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files, reports, work orders, and/or other related information related to operational activities for the division.

Inspects work in process and completed projects

Locates supply sources for replacement and repair parts for water system; maintains inventory of parts

Investigate and resolve complaints and/or issues received from internal and external customers.

Monitors the work of external contractors performing work for the City which includes inspecting work to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and quality standards.

Participates in pre-construction meetings with contractors and engineers and provides recommendations related to water construction issues

Assist in the preparation of short and long-range capital improvement plan and operation plan.

Coordinate projects with other internal departments.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records, files, reports, work orders, and/or other related information related to operational activities for the division.

Participate in the development and monitoring of the division’s budget including developing project cost estimates.

Facilitate division meetings with subordinate staff to provide and receive information.

Develop and coordinate the implementation of the division's safety program, which includes, investigating injury claims, providing training for staff, and/or performing other related activities.

Attends City Commission meetings as appropriate and conducts presentations when necessary

Available to work crews after regular business hours

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurement

Seven (7) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in water installation systems

Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

TCEQ Class C water certification or ability to obtain within 3 months

Preference – Class A Water certification

Any combination of education and experience is equivalent to a High School Diploma with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•Knowledge of methods, practices, procedures and equipment used in water construction and distribution systems.

Knowledge of federal, state, county and local codes, rules, regulations and policies relating to water construction and distribution systems

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and budgeting.

General knowledge of computers and office equipment.

Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Ability to prepare and maintain the necessary reports and statistical information relative to the department's responsibilities.

Ability to interpret laws and to develop/implement methods in compliance with such laws.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work involving lifting no more than 75 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary, light and medium work. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.

Visual ability: sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including copier, computer, etc.; and to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.

Hearing ability: sufficient to hold a conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone; and to hear recording on transcription device.

Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over the telephone.

Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment includes working outdoors in extreme temperature and inclement weather with some exposure to dust, fumes, noise, mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards while utilizing proper safety precautions.

May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of the work assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City of Kingsville has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Exempt : No

Type : FT Employee

Department : 6000 PW - Water

Location : City of Kingsville

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Additional Information

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