What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Stations Superintendent position at City of Panama City Beach?
Salary
$59,432.49 - $75,776.43 Annually
Location
PCB, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
00477
Department
Utilities
Division
Lift Stations
Opening Date
02/27/2025
Description
This position directs the operations and maintenance of the City’s lift stations.
Examples of Duties
MAJOR DUTIES
- Manages the inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater lift stations and emergency support equipment to prevent sanitary sewer overflow and to maintain proper efficiencies and reliability. Schedules inspection and testing for all lift stations and maintains records of this work.
- Monitors SCADA telemetry system.
- Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees. Schedules employees, assigns work, and monitors progress; guides, trains, and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; evaluates performance.
- Maintains work order tracking system.
- Enters data related to lift station operations.
- Plans and organizes bypass pumping projects.
- Supervises the maintenance of appropriate inventory of parts and supplies needed to timely maintain and repair the equipment and facilities.
- Reviews and approves employee payroll records.
- Manages employee on-call schedules. Coordinates and manages emergency responses to critical situations.
- Manages the location and acquisition of parts and equipment.
- Presents information and responds to questions and concerns from upper management, team members, vendors, and the public.
- Organizes and directs all emergency preparation, operation, and demobilization efforts related to lift station operations.
- Coordinates the calibration of equipment.
- Ensures compliance with applicable city, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
- Remains informed of current developments in the field.
- Participates in the preparation and administration of assigned unit budget, submits budget recommendations, and monitors expenditures.
- Performs related duties.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED.
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Five years of progressively responsible related experience, particularly in lift stations.
Two years of lead worker or supervisory experience.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a FW&PCOA Wastewater Collection Technician Class A certification, including previous possession of or equivalent for at least two years.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Knowledge of wastewater collection system operation and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of lift station inspection, repair, and maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of the hazards inherent to sewer maintenance work and the safety measures used to mitigate those hazards.
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
- Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the maintenance of lift station equipment.
- Knowledge of the SCADA system.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in planning, prioritizing work, and meeting deadlines.
- Skill in the use of standard office equipment, computer equipment and software, including SCADA, MS Office.
- Skill in managing files and records.
- Skill in the use of lift station maintenance tools and equipment.
- Skill in the preparation of clear and precise administrative reports.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to solve problems that arise.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Utilities Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include safety codes, relevant government regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
The work consists of varied supervisory and technical duties. The number of lift stations to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the repair and maintenance of wastewater lift stations. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.
CONTACTS
Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city personnel, contractors, vendors, and public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate people, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, see, stand, walk, reach, kneel, twist, finger, grasp, bend, crouch, stoop, and perform repetitive motions. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
- The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold, extreme heat, or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and dangerous gases. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Lift Station Supervisor and Lift Station Mechanic.
PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.
Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 years: 248 hours
PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Employee's Birthday
Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
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Employer
City of Panama City Beach
Address
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413
Phone
850-233-5100
Website
http://www.pcbfl.gov
Salary : $59,432 - $75,776
