Utilities Supervisor

The principal function of an employee in this class is to supervise, plan, and direct the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems. The Utilities Supervisor provides leadership to assigned staff, establishes performance expectations, and ensures compliance with operational guidelines and City policy, while stressing the importance of safe work practices. This employee works under the general direct supervision of the Public Works Director or Deputy Public Works Director as designated by the Public Works Director but is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in prioritizing work, responding to emergencies, and managing staff and resources. Work is performed in both office and field environments, with approximately equal time spent on administrative functions (planning, coordination, reporting, and staff management) and field oversight (construction inspection, crew supervision, and operational response). This position may require stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing, working on ladders, and working in enclosed and confined spaces.

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Schedules maintenance and repairs on Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection division vehicles and equipment
• Assists in preparation and implementation of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection budgets
• Monitors departmental spending to ensure compliance with the budget and ensures procurement follows the adopted City Procurement Policy.
• Participates in short and long-range planning for Water Distribution / Wastewater Collection Divisions maintenance and improvements
• Maintains updated mapping of the Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection system
• Develops long-term and short-term maintenance and capital improvement recommendations
• Coordinates with engineering staff on capital projects and provides field input on constructability and long-term maintenance
• Works with the Street Supervisor, WTP Supervisor, WWTP Supervisor, and the Building Official to address and resolve daily problems, complaints, and inquiries regarding the Public Works department
• Implements, enforces, and holds staff accountable for compliance with safety programs and safe work practices
• Provides technical assistance for lift stations
• Attends meetings and gives input regarding City policy revisions
• Supervises records and reports for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Divisions
• Determines daily work priorities and directs field operations based on system needs and risk
• Authorizes routine maintenance and emergency response actions within Council approved budgets and department and/or City policies
• Ensures that all necessary supplies, equipment and personnel are available
• Prepares work schedules and coordinates work activities of direct reports.
• Recommends policy and operational procedure proposals to the Public Works Director and/or Deputy Public Works Director
• Responds to complaints from the public
• Leads or supports field response during emergencies
• Ensures equipment, building and yard maintenance is performed
• Troubleshoots operational problems and supervises corrections
• Monitors crew performance and ensures accountability for work quality and productivity
• Assists consulting engineers regarding pertinent projects
• Reviews Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution construction and repair work for completion and quality
• Responsible for managing inspections of all new construction pertaining to Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution to meet required standards
• Reads and interprets blueprints, job orders, and job specifications
• Charges work and supplies to appropriate accounts
• Assists in the selection of permanent and temporary employees
• Approves/denies employee leave requests
• Completes employee performance reviews for direct reports
• Makes recommendations regarding employee commendations and discipline
• Advises Public Works Director and/or Deputy Public Works Director in a timely manner regarding all Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection operations, emergencies and overall condition of the City’s water and sewer systems
• Advises Public Works Director and/or Deputy Public Works Director on present and future regulatory requirements relevant to the departments
• Provides appropriate reports to the Public Works Director and/or Deputy Public Works Director
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Directs appropriate follow-up and reporting of problems and solutions
• Ensures safety standards are presented in training and carried out in practice
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists other employees with assignments and duties as necessary
• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

• Equipment, instrumentation, materials, methods and techniques used in Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution maintenance and construction activities
• Occupational hazards and safe working practices involving construction and maintenance activities and heavy equipment operation
• Good math skills, hydraulics and surveying skills
• Methods of training, instructing and supervising employees

Skills in and Ability to:

• Motivate and lead employees
• Develop effective working relationships
• Appropriately deal with stressful situations
• Effectively communicate with outside business firms, other governmental agencies and the public, both orally and in writing
• Plan and direct maintenance and repair activities for Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems
• Develop work schedules for direct reports
• Operates with minimal day-to-day direction and is expected to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Read and calculate grade and place materials to grade
• Supervise employees effectively and enforce accountability for performance and work quality
• Develop and maintain a division budget
• Follow written and oral instructions; prepare oral and written reports; prepare correspondence and other documentation; and maintain inspection and other related files and records
• Read and interpret complex construction plans, blueprints, designs, maps, diagrams, etc.
• Operate a motor vehicle and standard office equipment, including a personal computer, using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and organizations or individuals encountered within the community and general public in performance of job responsibilities
• Keep up-to-date records and maintain organized filing systems; prepare reports as requested
• Manage time effectively to accomplish tasks in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Read, analyze and/or interpret complex information and technical material
• Analyze system conditions to locate and resolve problems
• Be on call during periods of emergency
• May be designated as Responsible Charge Operator or Back-Up Responsible Charge Operator for the water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems

Physical Demands:

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person or on a telephone.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written word instructions and monitor participants.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, permits the employee to teach and demonstrate skills for assigned sports activity.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without accommodation, which permits the employee run, jump, throw, or perform physical tasks specific to assigned sports activity.
• Jobs in this class require performing repetitive motions in fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements. Related job tasks may require, with or without reasonable accommodation, lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, and stooping, bending, crouching and reaching.

• High School diploma or GED is required, and college level coursework in math, civil engineering and/or construction management courses is desirable; and
• Four (4) years training and/or experience in water distribution and wastewater collection, mechanical and constructional equipment, surveying, engineering science, basic math, and personal computers; and
• Supervisory or lead experience in utility or public works operations preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work of an Utilities Supervisor

• Possess Idaho Water Distribution Operator Class III and Idaho Wastewater Collection Operator Class III license or the ability to obtain Class III licensure in both fields through endorsement from the Idaho Board of Drinking Water and Wastewater Professionals within six months of hire
• Valid Class A Idaho Commercial Driver’s License with a Tanker endorsement; must be insurable
• Shall obtain and maintain certification as a traffic control supervisor within 1 year of hire

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.