Supervisor, Lift Station Operations

City of Regina•Regina, SK

3d•CA$76,952 - CA$95,766•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads and supervises staff responsible for collecting and pumping wastewater/stormwater through the City of Regina wastewater/stormwater collection system. The Supervisor directs and coordinates comprehensive programs in operations, maintenance, repair, and construction to ensure that wastewater and stormwater flow into their respective collection systems. The City of Regina must ensure that we meet our Permit to Operate Sewage Works which is issued pursuant to The Environmental Management and Protection Act. This position receives general direction from the Manager of Sewer & Drainage Operations.

Requirements

Grade Twelve (12) or General Education Development (GED) equivalency.
The knowledge, skills and abilities are typically obtained through completion of a Diploma in Engineering related technology or recognized trade.
Eight (8) years’ experience in wastewater/stormwater collection systems and lift station operations, including five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Level four (4) Operator Certification, as identified under the Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Works Operator Certification Standards in the category relevant to their operating area.
Must have demonstrated leadership abilities, the ability to plan and organize work, to communicate effectively in oral and written form, and to monitor and correct behavior/performance of assigned staff.
Knowledge of the principles of organization, supervision and administration and the ability to effectively apply these principles.
Thorough knowledge of personnel, materials, equipment, and methods required in wastewater/stormwater collection systems and lift station operations, including storage, pumping, piping, and SCADA controls.
Thorough knowledge of regulations and procedures relating to wastewater/stormwater collection systems and lift station operations.
Proficient in use of current City software such as Microsoft applications, GIS, Access database, EmpCenter, etc. to retrieve data, prepare operational and business computations, reports, and use e-mail.
Ability to provide technical advice, guidance, and direction to all levels of staff within Lift Station Operations and with external contacts.
Ability to independently, or as part of a team, demonstrate tact and diplomacy in order to maintain co-operative working relations, communicate effectively with a variety of internal and external customers and co- workers.
Ability to assign, delegate and schedule work of staff and self, organizing and prioritizing multiple and changing work demands while considering workloads, employees’ skills, and operational requirements.
Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
Must be able and willing to perform work of a physical nature in Lift Station facilities, field environments and inclement conditions.
Will be required to work from a variety of locations (i.e., Lift Station facilities and/or other designated bases.)
Must be willing to be on call, perform overtime, and work shift and/or irregular hours.
Must be comfortable working in environments where sewage is present.
Must respond to call outs and emergencies as required.
Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
Proof of education is required.
Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Plans and assigns staff and allocates resources for work relating to all domestic and storm lift stations, McCarthy Boulevard Pumping station and force mains.
Ensures that policy and regulatory requirements are met for wastewater and stormwater collection and distribution. This includes responsibility for the accurate recording and documentation of Lift Station records.
Ensures that all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual are adhered to by the Lift Station Operations staff.
Responsible for expenditure control of assigned operating and capital budget accounts in Sewer & Drainage Operations.
Analyzes work processes and recommends and implements changes to optimize and improve safety, operations and maintenance of the wastewater/stormwater collection system and lift station operations.
Provides mentoring, training, advice, direction, and corrective discipline to staff in Lift Station Operations. Maintains documentation of employee relations issues and deals with employee complaints and grievances, giving evidence when required on behalf of the City at formal hearings of boards and/or committees.
Initiates hiring for vacant positions in Lift Station Operations. Conducts interviews and selects new hires.
Initiates training and development of staff to keep them current with changing practices, technology, and safety standards.
Assists in preparation of the annual operating budget for Sewer & Drainage Operations.
Interpret specifications, blueprints, diagrams, and work orders to subordinate staff to ensure that work is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures and methods.
Performs regular field inspections to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with standard methods and procedures.
Performs related work as required.