Wastewater/Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor

Department:

Public Works

Division: 

Wastewater Maintenance

TARGET HIRING RANGE: $84,641.20 - $101,569.44 ANNUALLY (DOQ)

POSITION SALARY RANGE: $84,641.20 - $118,497.68 ANNUALLY

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs difficult skilled technical work supervising the maintenance and repair of the wastewater plant, lift stations, collection systems, storm water system, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Wastewater/Stormwater Manager (supervisor).  Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in wastewater plant and collections system maintenance, stormwater system maintenance, construction, and operations, including one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree or greater in wastewater, biology or closely related industrial, vocational or technical trade school. WWCPA I (Level I) certification. In addition, the desired candidate will have at least ten (10) years of experience in wastewater/stormwater with at least three (3) years of lead/supervisory experience to include experience supervising affiliated (union) employees, and prior experience working within a maintenance management/work order system and managing an employee safety program.

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City.  The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Additional duties of a similar nature and level may also be assigned. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Manages, plans, organizes, prioritizes, assigns, coordinates, monitors and evaluate effectiveness of job assignments for maintenance, inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance activities for the City's wastewater plant and collection systems, and stormwater conveyance and treatment facilities, including sewer lines, storm drains, manholes, sewer and storm pump stations, catch basins, culverts, and stormwater retention and treatment facilities.

• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and recommends employees for hire; recommends merit increases, transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; Inspects and verifies assigned staff timecards; plans, coordinates and arranges for appropriate training for subordinates; develops and delivers division safety training and direction to crew to implement the City's Accident Prevention Plan; oversees and contributes to review of safe work practices.

• Develops, prepares, manages, and maintains division budgets and oversees division purchases; controls and monitors expenses within budget; ensures fiscal responsibility and cost consciousness.

• Develops and oversees a computer-based maintenance management and asset management system.

• Communicates with citizens on a variety of issues; responds to complaints or questions and attempts to resolve or direct individuals to the appropriate staff to achieve a speedy resolution.

• Provides technical recommendations to adoption of standard construction details; reviews engineering plans for new development and system capital improvements, permitting of new construction, and acceptance of new infrastructure.

• Reviews system operations and staff work to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; monitors operations and activities of the wastewater and stormwater maintenance division; recommends and implements process improvements and modifications; prepares various reports operations and activities; recommends and contributes to division strategic planning and in the implementation of performance goals and objectives; monitors performance metrics and addresses deficiencies with staff; implements policies and procedures.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to success