Wastewater Utilities Supervisor

Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications forWastewater Utilities Supervisor.This positionplans, schedules, coordinates, prioritizes, assigns, directs, inspects and supervises the work of staff responsible for installing, testing, calibrating, modifying, maintaining, repairing and servicing heavy industrial electrical and electronic equipment including low to medium voltage 3-phase systems and equipment, photovoltaic systems, variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power supply, devices, industrial instrumentation systems, controls, machinery and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) equipment used in the treatment of wastewater and production of re-use water; to oversee and participate in all work activities; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks related to assigned area of responsibility.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives direction from higher level management staff.

Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision, including selecting new employees, monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, and participating in the discipline and termination of employees.

Examination Process
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The
supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list, and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

Eligible List
You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.

Selection Process
Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may berequired to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may requirepreliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or futureopenings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Essential Functions

1. Plan, schedule, coordinate, prioritize, assign, direct, inspect and supervise the work of staff engaged in installing, testing, calibrating, modifying, maintaining, repairing and servicing heavy industrial electrical and electronic equipment including low to medium voltage 3-phase systems and equipment, photovoltaic systems, variable frequency drives, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), devices, industrial instrumentation systems, controls, machinery, HVAC equipment and related appurtenances used in the treatment of wastewater and production of re-use water.
2. Motivate assigned staff and participate in their selection; provide or coordinate staff training; plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; establish work priorities and schedules; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; prepare and conduct formal performance evaluations; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, regularly monitor performance and accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
3. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
4. Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly; monitor the progress of projects.
5. Ensure staff is trained in work methods, use of tools and equipment, and relevant safety practices and precautions.
6. Participate in the preparation and administration of the division's budget; submit budget recommendations; participate in the acquisition of and authorize the purchase of materials, supplies, tools and equipment; monitor work activities and expenditures to control costs; prepare specifications for the purchase of equipment, tools, devices and supplies.
7. Ensure employees follow proper safety procedures while working in dangerous situations and use appropriate equipment correctly; educate employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment; train staff to safely handle hazardous chemicals.
8. Assess technical requirements needed to repair, modify, maintain and rehabilitate wastewater treatment equipment; participate with other staff to analyze problems and determine the best and most cost effective approach to resolve them; make recommendations for implementation to management; ensure all Environmental Protection Agency standards are met.
9. Ensure the timely completion of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
10. Attend meetings with other departments and outside contractors.
11. Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, including timecards, worksheets, accident reports, maintenance requests, and others using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other applications; prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
12. Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
13. Participate in preparing or reviewing drawings and specifications for projects; read and interpret blueprints, specifications and drawings; participate in meetings with city staff and contractors from the pre-bid process to project completion; inspect work performed to determine compliance with specifications, applicable standards and compatibility with existing equipment.
14. Respond to inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information with the area of assignment.

Marginal Functions

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the industrial electrical, electronic and HVAC trades.
2. Perform skilled maintenance work.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience

Four years of full-time journey-level industrial electrical and/or electronic instrumentation maintenance and repair experience in a wastewater treatment plant or an industrial, manufacturing or process environment. One year of supervisory or lead experience is required.

Training

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Additional specialized training in management or supervisory courses is desirable.

License or Certificate

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of a city of Las Vegas forklift certificate within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession of an appropriate city of Las Vegas aerial lift certification within six months of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.

Possession or completion of any of the following is desirable:

• Clark County Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrician ID card.
• International Society of Automation (ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) designation.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Industrial Instrumentation certification.

Special Requirement

May be required to be on-call and respond, if necessary, during assigned on-call shift. Facilities operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

Knowledge of

Operations, services and activities of a wastewater system and the maintenance of its operating systems.
Principles, methods, tools and equipment used in installation, maintenance and repair of heavy industrial electrical and electronic systems, equipment and devices common to a large wastewater system.
Principles and techniques of heating and ventilation unit repairs.
Operation and use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Tools, materials, methods and procedures as applied to the maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
General electrical principles and practices.
Applicable mathematical principles.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of assignment.
Principles of supervision, training, goal setting and performance evaluation.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices and regulations.
Purchasing principles.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations.

Skills in:

Reading and interpreting specifications, schematics, symbols, drawings and blueprints.
Using a computer to prepare work orders, time cards and other documentation and reports.

Ability to

Train, instruct, supervise, evaluate, motivate, develop, and appropriately discipline staff.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Plan, organize and prioritize assignments.
Working in confined spaces.
Distinguishing colors.
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpret, explain, apply and enforce applicable regulations, standards, and city policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Meet critical deadlines.
Manage multiple assignments.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism – Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city's capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance – Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness – Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others – Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships – Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking – Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support – Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.