Sanitary Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Sanitary Supervisor oversees construction, repair, and maintenance of sanitary, combined sewer, drainage, and flood protection systems and assets. The role supervises unit employees and Field Specialists, coordinates crew support and materials, investigates service requests and customer complaints, and plans and monitors work orders and capital projects. It also oversees Consent Decree work, including CSO modifications and inspections, asset televising using the Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP), Nine Minimum Control (NMC) activities, and Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance (CMOM) activities. The supervisor coordinates sewer and drainage repairs and maintenance, including catch basin and sewer installation or cleaning, slip lining, cave-in and erosion repairs, service connection and manhole repairs, ditch cleaning, and re-grading. The role responds to sewer overflow and other MSD emergencies, including rain, snow, and flood events, and serves as a backup for Drainage and Flood Protection Supervisors and the Flood Protection Department. It also administers service contracts, conducts dam safety inspections, trains and evaluates employees, and participates in discipline and grievance matters. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug testing.

Requirements

Associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Five or more years of experience related to sanitary or drainage construction.
Valid driver’s license.
Acceptable means of being contacted during off-duty hours.
Safe work and driving habits.
Knowledge of construction standards and methods, construction and preventive maintenance, carpentry, concrete, masonry, surveying, and regulatory laws and regulations.
Ability to read blueprints, construction plans, and atlases; communicate effectively orally and in writing; calculate materials and cost estimates; supervise a diverse workforce; and determine line and grade.
Ability to operate a PC and Windows environment software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and use Hansen, HARP, SAP, and eB.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, work in inclement weather and under unpredictable workload surges, and work 24-hour emergency response, various shifts, and weekends.
Ability to be courteous and helpful under pressure.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule employees repairing combined, sanitary, and stormwater collection systems.
Ensure crews have appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies.
Inspect and investigate customer service requests involving sanitary, drainage, or other MSD facilities; meet with customers, update Hansen, and coordinate with other utilities and Metro Louisville officials.
Work with Drainage Supervisors on installation and maintenance of local drainage systems and culverts.
Schedule and oversee NMC and CMOM activities.
Oversee CSO inspection, maintenance, and repair; sewer line and catch basin cleaning; chemical root treatment; and repairs to non-fleet small tools and appurtenances.
Use Hansen, HARP, eB, SAP, and other MSD software to plan, monitor, create, modify, and close out work orders.
Oversee closed-circuit televising of sewer lines, property service connections, storm lines, and other facilities to categorize defects and determine blockages, obstructions, and failures.
Plan, administer, and coordinate capital project activities and monitor the capital projects program.
Back up Drainage and Flood Protection Supervisors in capital and maintenance planning for the flood protection system.
Maintain the database of contractors and vendors for I&FP service contracts and administer service contracts with engineering companies and vendors.
Plan, prioritize, and execute sanitary, drainage, and support activities for crews, including determining line and grade, estimating materials, and planning trench safety or confined-space entry.
Supervise installation and removal of flood protection street closures and provide backup for related gates and facilities.
Conduct dam safety inspections and take corrective actions.
Provide employee training and in-field evaluations; administer discipline as needed and participate in grievance and disciplinary meetings.
Respond to MSD emergencies, including rain, snow, and flood events, and serve as a primary responder for SORP activities.
Consult with MSD customers about backups, sewer investigations, and drainage complaints during and outside normal working hours.