Collections System Supervisor

Ironhouse Sanitary District•Oakley, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ironhouse Sanitary District is seeking qualified current employees to apply for the position of Collections System Supervisor. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current employees of Ironhouse Sanitary District who meet the minimum qualifications. External applications will not be accepted or considered. The Collections System Supervisor plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and reports on the work of collections system crews in the construction, repair, cleaning, and inspection of the sewer collections system. This role is assigned as Supervisor of the Collections System Operations. This is the supervisory class in the Collections System Operator series that exercises general and direct supervision over an assigned section. This class requires the ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment on diverse and specialized maintenance functions. The use of respiratory equipment [including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)] may be required for this position. Therefore, the Collections Supervisor will be required to be free of facial hair that would interfere with the use of a respirator for annual fit tests and for any occasion, which requires the use of respiratory equipment to comply with the District's respiratory program and Cal/OSHA standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in sewer collection system construction, maintenance, and cleaning.
Possession of a valid Class B driver’s license.
A valid out-of-state driver’s license will be accepted during the application process.
Possession of a Grade III Collections System Maintenance Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association Technical Certification Program or must obtain the certificate within 12 months.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, methods, practices, and safety standards used in the construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and inspection of a sewer collections system.
Knowledge of techniques used in estimating time, labor, material, and equipment costs.
Knowledge of techniques for motivating, training, and developing employees.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of supervision.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statues, and regulations.
Knowledge of confined space entry including the use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain policies, procedures, and work practices.
Ability to plan, schedule, organize, direct, supervise, and review the work of subordinate positions in the construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and inspection of a sewer collections system.
Ability to identify and solve problems and provide direction regarding difficult aspects of sewer construction, maintenance, repair, cleaning, and inspection work.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to prepare, maintain, and analyze work reports.
Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and tasks.
Ability to utilize District's computer systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from a variety of maps, blueprints, plans, diagrams, and sketches.
Ability to identify unsafe work practices and take action.
Ability to sit at desk for long periods of time and move between work areas.
Ability to intermittently bend to load truck, climb in and out of easements, kneel and twist to assist field crews, perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less, and intermittently lift manhole covers weighing 50 to 80 pounds.
May be required to communicate via mobile communication device.
Ability to learn and observe all appropriate safety precautions as required by the District including, but not limited to, Cal/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders, the District's Respiratory Protection Program, and District Safety Directives.
All District employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109).
Employment with the District requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.
Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Lead or Collections System Operator III capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, and schedule work of subordinate staff.
Plan, organize, direct, and review a variety of personnel actions, including performance evaluations, selections, training, and disciplinary measures.
Coordinate work activities and establish work priorities with Operations.
Assist in injury and accident investigation.
Assist in planning, monitoring and development of the departmental budget relative to assigned section.
Direct and coordinate "On-Call" duties; act as off-duty coordinator.
Respond to after-hours calls.
Conduct field inspections to check for quality and quantity of work performed.
Direct overflow cleanup and spill mitigation; take samples of affected watershed areas.
Make decisions regarding the more difficult aspects of maintenance work.
Explain, communicate, and enforce safety regulations.
Plan, review, schedule, and assign construction projects.
Work with property owners, public agencies, public right-of-ways, and utilities regarding construction within easements.
Establish and maintain contacts with suppliers and other agencies.
Confer with management staff regarding procedures, policies, work programs, and personnel matters.
Review and resolve customer complaints.
In emergencies, take necessary actions.
Work with the Engineering Department in planning and executing repairs, modifications, and upgrades of collections system.
Meet with representatives of other agencies and with the public regarding sewer maintenance problems.
Responsible for tools and equipment assigned within department.
Make both oral and written reports.
May act for the Collections Superintendent in his/her absence.
Inventory supplies and equipment, set appropriate stock levels.
Perform related duties as required.