Sewer Cleaning Maintenance Supervisor (Senior Maintenance Supervisor)

Posting number: 26-01032

Department: DPWES Wastewater Management

Job classification: SR MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance

Summary

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Join Fairfax County and be part of the Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public’s health and the region’s water quality. Our mission, vision, and values are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

This position works within the Sewer Maintenance Group (SMG) in the Gravity Sewers Branch (GSB) of the Wastewater Collection Division (WCD) as an experienced, motivated supervisor with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and has the ability to lead a team effectively. The SMS leads field crews responsible for preventive maintenance activities and responding to sanitary sewer overflows, backups, and other emergency trouble calls.

This position will train staff on the standard operating procedures, mentor crews on complex or unusual jobs, and lead special projects. When sewer emergencies occur, the SMS will deploy crews to restore flow, coordinate cleanup, and implement measures to protect public health and the environment. This position manages multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operation and Maintenance Oversight – equipment operation support; maintaining equipment and vehicle maintenance facilitation; sanitary sewer collection system maintenance oversight.
• Technical Support – GIS utilization and sewer map creation; workload planning, delegation and resource management; CMMS work order management and administration; field audits and safety inspections; Safety and Technical/SOP trainings.
• Customer Service – coordinating and facilitating with resident/community, contractors and other key stakeholders.
• Workforce Supervision and Employee Relations – supervising field staff to ensure policy and code of conduct compliance; educating staff on county sewer codes, ordinances, environmental compliance, OSHA, and agency FOIA standards; manage and facilitate in hiring processes; employee mentoring, coaching, corrective action, and career development; administer disciplinary action and recommendations; conduct performance reviews and evaluations; ensure staff complies with all safety standards and regulations.
• Inventory Management and Procurement – inventory tracking for operations; preservation and maintenance of tools and equipment; utilize agency procurement methods to purchase goods and services; ensure proper housekeeping of vehicles, facilities, and storage areas.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate and Share Information – Clearly communicate expectations, procedural changes, and operational information to staff.
• Demonstrate Integrity and Accountability – Hold self and staff accountable for adhering to policies and procedures while ensuring work activities and incidents are documented accurately and promptly.
• Lead and Manage Teams – Provide regular coaching, conduct performance discussions, and foster a respectful, collaborative work environment that promotes employee development and accountability.
• Provide Excellent Customer Service and Build Relationships – Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints while establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, customers, and departmental stakeholders.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please watch the video here to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic