Supervisor - Utilities Electronics (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

City of Dallas

3d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor-Utilities Electronics supervises, leads, and monitors all preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of a wide variety of electronic equipment related to flood control, water pumping stations or related electronic/electrical equipment to ensure efficient operation of the Dallas Water Utility. Supervises staff and provides direction and oversight.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in the installation/testing/diagnosis and/or repair of instrumentation or related electronic equipment. Component-level repairs.
Two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed.)
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree (or higher) in an Electronic Technology field plus two (2) years of the required experience, including component-level repairs plus one (1) year of lead work/supervisory responsibilities, will meet the education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, expertise, and direction in the maintenance, repair, and operation of all electronics and electric systems used to operate water distribution within the Dallas Water Utility; supervises workers providing technical skill to maintain system; prioritizes tasks, schedules and assigns maintenance requests, and ensures that staff are completing work on schedule, and have clear performance expectations.
Hires, trains, and delivers performance evaluation and enforces discipline; verifies and approves time, manages equipment, tools, and technology and performs other supervisory tasks for department personnel.
Participates in the development and implementation of long range plans, programs, and schedules; participates in the development and implementation of budget and resource allocation; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; coordinates and facilitates the maintenance activities and completion of tasks to ensure safe and uninterrupted services to customers and citizens.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and addresses issues or concerns with electronic equipment and chemical analyzers; checks and evaluates preventative maintenance standards, periodic verification and calibration, and assists in correcting breakdowns or other equipment failures; performs audits and gives technical and mechanical direction.
Plans, controls, supervises, and coordinates maintenance activities and evaluates components; participates in and conducts various staff meetings to ensure equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of technicians and work order requests.
Monitors and oversees plant and facility performance to ensure that water distribution services comply with local, state, and federal regulations; supervises the use and application of chemicals and tracks inventory; files necessary paperwork and works to optimize services and maintenance activities.
Hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; effects disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.
Finds and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.