Job Description
SENIOR UTILITY SUPERVISOR
JOB CODE 53070
| Effective Date: | 10/07A |
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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to provide supervision over field operations consisting of the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution system for several Water Distribution Yards/Sections and/or other special functions. Responsibilities include the development and installation of improved field methods and procedures, coordination of training for field personnel and the review of vehicle accidents and damage reports. Within assigned functional areas, incumbents in the Senior Utility Supervisor classification plan, coordinate, and inspect programs for maintaining and improving the water distribution system. Supervision is exercised over Utility Supervisors and Communication Dispatchers. General supervision is received from an Assistant Water Distribution Superintendent and work is evaluated on the basis of results obtained.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Supervises and coordinates the work of Utility Supervisors involved in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, fire hydrants, service connections, valves and appurtenances;
- Participates in studies of work progress records, equipment efficiency and distribution facilities and recommends improvements;
- Oversees expenditures to ensure operational economy;
- Accesses the automated Water Distribution Service Request System (WDSR) to obtain information regarding various work orders completed;
- Reviews work procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal safety and water quality regulations;
- Organizes and supervises in-service training, including instruction in safety habits and effective work procedures;
- Investigates property damage complaints;
- Supervises, oversees, and/or facilitates special projects as needed;
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Materials, methods, practices and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of the City's water distribution system.
- State and federal safety and water quality regulations associated with the distribution of potable water.
- Trench safety, hard hat, reflective vest, and other safety regulations.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to water main construction, maintenance and repair.
- The use and care of equipment and tools used in constructing, maintaining, and repairing of the City’s water distribution system.
- Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
- Work cooperatively with other City employees, contractors, and the public.
- Communicate orally with customers, clients, or the public in a face-to-face one-to-one setting.
- Produce written documents in the English language, with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
- Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- Observe or monitor people's behavior or objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
- Learn the policies and procedures of the Water Services Department with respect to water distribution and customer service.
Additional Requirements:
- Possession of a Grade IV Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Distribution certification at time of hire.
- This classification requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business.
- Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- Some positions will require the performance of other essential functions depending upon work assignment, location or shift.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Six years of experience in water main construction, maintenance, and repair activities and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience, including one year of experience supervising yard activities at the level of Utility Supervisor, supplemented by college level courses in civil engineering. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.