Sewer Transmission Systems Maintenance Supervisor

City of Tacoma•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The City of Tacoma is recruiting a Sewer Transmission Systems Maintenance Supervisor in its Environment and Public Works Department. The supervisor oversees daily sewer transmission maintenance activities, establishes work priorities and assignments for multi-skilled crews and special construction projects, and guides area leads and crews to ensure work is completed. The role includes estimating time and costs, reviewing operational reports and data, tracking trends, and recommending and implementing changes to operating and performance standards. The supervisor also oversees personnel, maintenance and repair work, safety, work planning, purchasing, customer concerns, business processes, and work-unit records. The position requires coordinating work with City teams, divisions, contractors, and the public, and developing or adjusting maintenance programs and service levels to meet system needs. The role requires high school or vocational school graduation and either three years of experience supervising field maintenance and construction personnel in a wastewater or surface water industry setting, or six years of journey-level craft or engineering experience, including three years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trade. A valid Washington State driver's license is required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or vocational school.
Either three years of experience supervising field maintenance and construction personnel in a wastewater or surface water industry setting, or six years of journey-level craft or engineering experience, including three years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trade.
Valid Washington State driver's license.
Knowledge of materials, methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety regulations, record-keeping techniques, and principles and practices of supervision and training.
Ability to direct and assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's sewage and storm drain system.
Ability to conduct field inspections, address safety issues, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.
Ability to plan and schedule sewer transmission system maintenance and construction work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports, and to use computerized information management systems for work orders, maintenance planning, reports, and equipment history.
Effective oral and written communication, analysis, scheduling, independent work, and time-management skills.
Ability to train, coach, and mentor others; provide work direction; and assign and review work.
Proficiency in basic computer navigation and electronic data management.

Responsibilities

Supervise and evaluate assigned coordinators, field crews, and office personnel; approve time and authorize and track overtime.
Monitor daily maintenance and repair activities and inspect field work to ensure appropriate safety precautions are followed.
Adjust workloads, priorities, and crew assignments in response to system emergencies and failures.
Prepare subordinate performance appraisals and make recommendations regarding hiring and discipline.
Analyze operations and develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures; ensure appropriate training is scheduled.
Provide recommendations on budget-related issues, review claims reports for discrepancies, handle inquiries, and investigate customer concerns.
Schedule and prioritize work, and determine the methods, materials, and equipment needed for maintenance and repair.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritize work requests with business teams, City divisions, contractors, and the public; determine resource requirements and facilitate meetings.
Assess materials and supply availability, authorize purchases, and review purchase-order and delivery status.
Develop and analyze work-management system reports concerning transmission-system operation, maintenance, and performance.
Review and adjust preventive-maintenance service levels and performance standards to meet system needs.
Investigate and resolve customer issues.
Implement and oversee business processes that maintain accurate work-unit records and reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.