Superintendent, Water Distribution, (A264130-8), 212, Transmission & Distribution

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, directs, and controls the water and sewer service center, coordinating work orders with other departments, engineers, and outside contractors ensuring the provision of uninterrupted portable water throughout the city.

Requirements

Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Knowledge of the materials used in water and wastewater treatment.
Knowledge of machinery and equipment.
Knowledge of safety rules and O.S.H.A. regulations.
Ability to relate to citizen's needs.
Ability to supervise subordinate employees.
Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
Thirty (30) college hours from an accredited college or university
At least nine (9) years of experience in water distribution/treatment systems of which two (2) years in supervising personnel
Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A)

Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, and schedules subordinates; instructs and trains in proper methods and procedures, checks and approves work, conducts employee evaluations and makes hiring recommendations.
Assures employees complete jobs in progress such as: broken water lines, the installation of new water lines, maintenance of water meter and the inventory of the warehouse.
Receives complaints from citizens and makes efforts to solve problems and writing feed back.
Dispatches crews to emergency repair sites, and assigns crews to completion of construction projects.
Oversees employees maintenance on City vehicles, equipment and tools.
Receives all complaints from citizens and assures that problems are corrected.
Attends meetings with department directors and contractors to discuss paving and construction projects and the operation of water department.
Assists in the bi-annual physical inventory of departmental supplies.
Makes recommendations and maintains the budget process.
Prepares recommendations to budget process.
Performs related work as required.