WATER OPERATIONS FIELD SUPERVISOR

Under the general direction of the Water/Wastewater Manager, provides comprehensive administration for the water maintenance functions for the City. Employees in this class have a thorough knowledge of principles of water distribution, and water storage, and are capable of participating in all facets of work under charge. The position is responsible for successfully managing the water operations, all associated personnel, the financial responsibilities inherent in the work, and the equipment, materials, and supplies utilized by the division.

• Directs personnel functions and activities of the division, i.e., selection, assignment, scheduling, interviewing, hiring, discipline.
• Administers the daily water operations, and ensures adherence to City and regulatory practices in all division activities.
• Responds to customer concerns and inquiries concerning all aspects of water operations.
• Specifies and reviews planning for system improvements and development activities, and for future needs relating to supply and distribution of water.
• Records and authorizes system repairs, equipment maintenance and repair, and vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Maintains division equipment, materials, and supplies inventory, to include ordering and development of specifications where applicable.
• Confers with local, state, and federal agencies on regulations and requirements for the division, and monitors and records water quality for reporting purposes.
• Interprets, updates, and maintains utility plans, and develops summarizations of all work in progress.
• Responds to emergencies, and assists personnel under charge in all facets of tasks performed as needed.
• Prepares and files regulatory reports, ensuring reporting deadlines are adhered to and division activities comply with established rules and regulations.
• Ensures the proper instruction and training of personnel under charge in methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, preventive maintenance, and system maintenance and repair.
• Evaluates the performance of personnel under charge.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field, and facilitates application of such as appropriate.
• Required to report for work punctually, work all scheduled hours, and any required overtime as deemed necessary.  Must maintain a physical condition and standards necessary for the proper performance of duties, with or without accommodation.
• Enter data in department’s work order and asset management software system and utilize mobile data technology.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs related work as directed. 

            (Note:  The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.  The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a Class C Distribution License, Customer Service Inspector (CSI), Backflow Prevention & Tester (BPAT); six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the field, to include experience in the administrative aspects of the work, three (3) years of which shall be in a supervisory capacity, such as Crew Leader; or and equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess or obtain, within 24 months of employment, a State of Texas TCEQ Class B Distribution License and a Class II Wastewater Collection License.  
• Must possess or obtain within 12 (twelve) months of employment a State of Texas Class A CDL drivers license.   
• May require Wastewater Certification based on area of assignment.

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory practices and reporting requirements for City water operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment utilized in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution and water storage systems.
• Thorough knowledge of principles of effective administration, to include planning, evaluating, directing, and supervising.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of inventory control and management.
• Considerable knowledge of record and report maintenance principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of short and long-range planning principles and techniques.
• Ability to develop, organizes, and supervises the work of water operations and maintenance personnel.
• Ability to develop equipment and system specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the City's management team, and the general public.
• Ability to establish short and long-term operational goals and priorities. 

Physical Requirements:

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Tasks are essentially sedentary, with some physical effort, i.e., frequent walking, standing; some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (5-20 pounds); or minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of vehicles, office, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe and/or productive operations.
• Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items. 

Environmental Requirements: 

• Tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes), exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals, exposure to dust or pollen, exposure to elements that can cause illness (e.g., pathogenic substances, virus, and parasites) and exposure to high voltage electricity. 

Sensory Requirements: 

• Tasks require color, sound, taste, odor, depth and visual perception and discrimination.
• Tasks require oral communication ability.

HIPAA Compliance Statement
 
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities.  Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

Salary : $32 - $43