This position performs professional and administrative work overseeing the planning and management of the operation, renewal, construction, repair, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer systems for the City's Public Works Department. The emphasis of work is on sanitary sewer systems and complaint servicing. Work involves the performance of and the direction of crews in all sanitary sewer system operation, care, and repair phases.
Plans, supervises and participates in the work of crews involved in the operation, monitoring, installation, construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, overall cleaning, and general care of all sanitary sewer systems, tanks, pumps, and flow control devices
Consults with operations supervisors to review ongoing projects, plan future projects, and review employee development, training, and adherence to safe work standards
Oversees the preparation of reports and records on division activities
Establishes procedures and standards for the work of the division
Researches and develops specifications for materials and services and consults with budget and purchasing personnel
Develops and monitors annual budgets
Gathers and reviews data to support the work of the Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, Legal Department, and insurance carrier in tort cases
Consults with Human Resources Department personnel to fill vacant positions, resolve grievances, and proceed with disciplinary actions
Consults with state, county, federal, and other municipalities regarding system service operating parameters, rules, contracts, mutual aid agreements, training, and material specifications
Investigates and resolves sanitary sewer system-related problems such as unauthorized discharges, pollution complaints, health hazards, water quality, and contamination; responds to public inquiries, complaints, and other unusual problems
Develop emergency plans and prepare field forces to handle unforeseen situations like hazardous pollutant discharges into the sanitary sewer systems and natural calamities such as hurricanes, floods, etc.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries
Performs other related duties as assigned
Trains and evaluates the work of supervisory, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers
Establishes and enforces safety standards and safe operating procedures
Prepares, maintains, and evaluates employee and equipment operations, performance records, and reports
Completes research, participates in training, and maintains contacts to remain informed on current developments, programs, regulations, and procedures in assignments; incorporates such information into training
Inspects construction and repairs by crews, citizens, and private companies for conformance with applicable regulations
Works in conjunction with design, inspection, technical personnel, regulatory, and other agencies to ensure compliance with required laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures
Inventories, evaluates and makes detailed recommendations for modifying or purchasing necessary parts, supplies, materials, services, and equipment and maintains stock as directed
Assists in other major Public Works projects outside of typical areas of responsibility
Performs related work as required
An Associate Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering may substitute for three years of experience
Five (5) years of experience in the construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity
Must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements
Must possess a Level “A” Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification
Must possess a Class “3” Utilities Maintenance Certification
Must possess NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications
Must possess a NASSCO Pipeline, Lateral, and Manhole Certification
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in sewer system construction, repair, and maintenance
Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles applied to sewer system operations
Additional training and/or certification in the areas of water, wastewater, and stormwater
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office-related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine
