General Supervisor - Stormwater Maintenance & Ops

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•$55,085 - $66,549•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a General Supervisor for its Stormwater Maintenance & Operations department. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating projects related to stormwater management. The position is based in Chattanooga, a vibrant city known for its outdoor recreation and innovation. The City of Chattanooga is committed to being a premier employer, offering competitive compensation, work-life balance, comprehensive wellness programs, and opportunities for professional growth. The mission of the city is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma ED
Supplemented by vocational/technical training in equipment operation and maintenance work in the area of assignment
Three (3) years of experience and/or training that includes supervision of maintenance projects in the assigned area, commercial or public grounds maintenance, or irrigation operation and repair
Three (3) years of supervisory experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Class D Driver's License

Nice To Haves

TN Collections 2 Operator's License preferred for some positions
TN Pesticides Applicators License preferred for some positions

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and completing employee performance appraisals; participates in the hiring process; conducts or coordinates training activities.
Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; ensures compliance with established quality standards; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes/prioritizes projects and makes work assignments; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
Performs administrative work associated with supervision of projects; reviews/processes employee timesheets; reviews/approves leave requests; maintains operation files and historical data on operations; prepares periodic progress reports; completes required forms and paperwork; provides budgetary input; assists in developing long-term plans/goals for the assigned area.
Manages projects; reviews and processes incoming work orders; determines necessary equipment and materials to conduct projects.
Ensures availability of adequate equipment/materials to conduct projects; determines optimum methods of project completion; schedules projects; inspects job sites prior to commencement of work; ensures proper traffic control at job sites; monitors status of work in progress and troubleshoots problems; monitors work quality and inspects completed work.
May supervise and direct the implementation of administrative operations, data and records management, clerical support, program research, workflow development, budgeting, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and reporting processes; develops and implements lifecycle prediction programs.
Supervises and assists in performing work associated with signs, paint and the crew. Inspects job and records completions of assigned repairs are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with street/roadway construction/maintenance projects, which may include patching potholes, constructing and paving roadways, maintaining bridges, clearing right-of-ways, cutting vegetation or sweeping City streets; inspecting City streets to identify potential problems or necessary repairs.
Inspects streets for sight distance code violations and litter.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with parks/recreational facility maintenance projects; builds or maintains athletic fields, playing surfaces, tennis courts, recreational facilities and equipment, playgrounds and natural ice skating areas; monitors greenhouse operations, orders plants, and monitors scheduled plantings, care, and relocation of annuals, shrubs and trees; draws plans for ball fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, roads, parking lots or other areas; oversees mixing, use and disposal of chemicals; coordinates setup of bleachers, picnic tables and other equipment for events; coordinates projects with landscaping/grounds maintenance personnel.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with grounds maintenance which may include mowing/edging grass, cutting weeds, spreading seed, watering grounds, raking ground surfaces, applying fertilizer/pesticide, plowing/shoveling snow or lifting/moving heavy materials.
May supervise and assist in performing work associated with construction, maintenance or repair of buildings and related systems, which may include performing building repairs, minor carpentry, concrete work, painting, welding, brazing or cutting metal; performs plumbing work such as repairing leaking faucets, installing water lines for pools, repairing steam pipes, installing toilets or repairing flush meters; supervises setup and removal of tables, chairs, stages and other fixtures for meetings/events.
Drafts construction plans and prints for projects; writes specifications for projects, contracted services, equipment and materials.
Assigns projects to outside contractors as appropriate; monitors, coordinates and evaluates work performed by outside contractors.
Monitors inventory of department equipment, materials, tools, and supplies; researches sources, prices, and quality of various equipment, materials, supplies, and services; initiates requests/orders for new or replacement items; writes specifications for the purchase of vehicles or equipment.
Operates a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools associated with projects and work activities as needed; oversees and coordinates general/preventive maintenance necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; plans and coordinates regular maintenance or necessary repairs.
Coordinates staff assistance for emergency situations such as inclement weather, natural disasters, holes in the pavement, downed trees in streets or other situations.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, production reports, purchase vouchers, attendance records, overtime reports, accident reports, performance appraisals, drawings, and other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, purchase vouchers, invoices, timesheets, leave requests, attendance records, accident reports, job specifications, blueprints, architectural drawings, manuals, catalogs, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; producing routes to optimize efficiency; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, city/state officials, business leaders, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, service providers, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information or resolve problems.
Coordinates work activities with those of other divisions, other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies or others as needed; notifies Traffic Division, Police Department, and Fire Department of road closings or detours due to construction/repair projects.
Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations and activities; provides information, researches problems and initiates problem resolution.
Attends and participates in meetings with employees, department/City personnel, contractors, vendors or others as appropriate.
Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
Uses, carries and answers cell phones for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the Department Head.
Performs other related duties as required.
This position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations, and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
May be assigned or reassigned to any division within the department.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists the Traffic Engineering department to ensure federal and State guidelines are followed.