Supervisor, Utility Mtn - (25-SS-814003-142)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job.  Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.  This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority.  The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

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Job Title: Supervisor, Utility Maintenance Job Code: P0353 Supervises Directly: Yes     New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will Date Last Revised: 12/18/2024 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Compensation Approval Signature:   Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union Department Name and Division:  Sewer - Inspection Salary Schedule:  Non-Union Salary Range Cost Center Code:    814003 Grade: NU17 Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Manager, Inspection & Maintenance EEO Code: Professionals Work Format In-Person

 

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

 

Role Description:

The Supervisor Utility Maintenance is responsible for the operation and maintenance of sanitary and combined sewer systems. Oversees the Floatables and Regulator Structures Section of the Inspection and Maintenance Branch and carries out the full range of work associated with the sanitary and combined sewer systems and facilities with the District of Columbia.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Investigates all customers' complaints relating to clogged sewers in the District of Columbia.
• Plans, directs and monitors on-going programs of the Section.
• Operates 24-hour service in the investigation and correction of complaints concerning sanitary sewer malfunctions.
• Initiates maintenance, modifications and repair projects in the sanitary, and combined sewer systems.
• Reviews and recommends approval of engineering design, hydraulic and other related studies of the sanitary and combined sewer systems in the District of Columbia for modernization and modification.
• Manages the operation of the television inspection of public and building sewers. Reviews field reports, identifies the problems, gives recommendations and generates work for the Repair Branch.
• Oversees the annual operation budget for the Section and proposes projects for inclusion in the Department's Capital Outlay Budget. Also, assists in preparing annual budgets.
• Monitors all on-going Section activities, services and training development of employees.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises employees; makes work assignments, set priorities, etc. Establishes work performance standards, prepares written performance evaluations, and monitors employee code of conduct; recommends promotions, terminations, reassignments, disciplinary and other personnel actions. Determines training needs and approves and schedules leave. Ensures that workers complete projects or assignments in a thorough and responsible manner.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with officials in the department and throughout the Authority and with the general public.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience related to the operation and maintenance of storm water, sa