Superintendent-Utility Services

City of Des Plaines • Des Plaines, IL

15h • $123,064 - $168,629

About The Position

Provides supervisory and administrative direction for the following operations in the Public Works Department: water and sewer line maintenance and repair; water pumping and storage facilities; and parking and water meter operations, facilities and grounds, forestry, leaf collection, sign maintenance, snow and ice removal, street maintenance and repair, and vehicle maintenance. Each holder of this position will be assigned various divisions of oversight. Those divisions may be reassigned as required by workload of the other position holders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, college degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction, or repair work, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and administration; thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of municipal public works including the installation and maintenance of underground utilities; thorough knowledge of the preparation of plans, designs, estimates, and specifications for construction work; thorough knowledge of State and local codes and ordinances relative to public works; thorough knowledge of report writing and preparation.
• Skill in arriving at cost estimates on complex projects; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to analyze the effectiveness of departmental operations, to diagnose its problems, and to correlate its development with changing conditions within the community, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, consultants, other governmental agency representatives and the general public; ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel in the duties of their position; ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports, ability to accurately calculate cost estimates on complex projects; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply different dispute resolution techniques to bring parties together.
• This exempt position must have the ability to work the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and may be required to work nights and weekends for tasks such as water system repairs, snow operations, facility repairs and/or significant weather events.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience and knowledge in managing a municipal water distribution system
• Knowledge of current and upcoming compliance regulations including correspondence/communication with IEPA and US EPA
• Knowledge and/or experience with the CityWorks asset management system or similar platform
• Class C Public Water Supply Operators License
• Arborist Certification
• Collections System Operator Certification
• Facility Manager Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversees foreman of each assigned division and manages the performance of assigned department operations by setting goals, objectives and priorities, inspecting and evaluating work, reviewing work orders, completing reports and coordinating and prioritizing work activities; monitors and conducts performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Assists in operation of assigned operations by responding to requests, estimating costs, ordering materials and supplies, submitting regular reports and meeting with staff and management for updates.
• Develops recommendations and monitors the annual budget by maintaining records on material and equipment needs and expenditures, staff costs, contractor costs and hours, and miscellaneous supplies.
• Assists in assessment of long-range plans with respect to equipment, personnel, and services; assists in the implementation of such plans.
• Establishes and maintains standard operating guidelines for typical functions of each division within supervisory scope.
• Assists in completing/updating Job Safety Analysis for positions within divisions supervised for the purpose of evaluating potential hazards.
• Assists in responding directly or through subordinate staff to requests for service or information.
• Provides oversight for the construction of the municipal public works projects to ensure compliance with City ordinances and contract specifications.
• Assists with ensuring contractor compliance with time and budget expectations for projects.
• Assists with the development of reports to various reporting agencies such as USEPA, IEPA, IDNR, and State Fire Marshall concerning department activities.
• Attends departmental staff meetings to provide status updates, progress reports, and other information to Assistant Director and Director of Department.
• Attends training sessions and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the profession; may represent the department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off : Enjoy 15 paid vacation days , 3 personal days , and 12 sick days plus, your vacation and personal days grow as you continue your journey with us!
• 11 Paid Holidays : Celebrate the holidays with pay while spending time with loved ones.
• Comprehensive Healthcare : Weve got you covered with medical, dental, and optical insurance options tailored to fit your needsoffering low deductibles, low premiums, and an overall low cost to you and your family.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance : Feel secure with $100,000 in life insurance provided at no cost to you.
• Retirement Planning : Secure your future with the Illinois Municipal Employee Retirement Fund System (IMRF) and additional perks like a Retirement Health Savings Account , Transportation Spending Account , 457 Deferred Compensation Plan , Roth IRA , and optional life insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement : We're committed to your growthtake advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program to keep learning and advancing your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees