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

City of Dallas

6d•$29 - $35

About The Position

The Supervisor-Utilities Electronics leads and supervises a small to medium unit of employees and oversees preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electronic equipment associated with flood control, water pumping stations, and related electronic and electrical equipment. The role provides leadership and technical direction for maintenance, repair, and operation of electronics and electrical systems used in Dallas Water Utilities water distribution, coordinating work to support efficient and uninterrupted service. The supervisor assigns and schedules work, sets performance expectations, manages staff performance and discipline, and oversees equipment, tools, technology, timekeeping, and resources. The position also supports long-range planning, budgets, maintenance programs, and resource allocation; evaluates equipment and facility performance; troubleshoots and helps resolve failures; and monitors compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The role requires knowledge of water and wastewater facilities, distribution systems, electronic theory, instrumentation, and related testing and repair methods.

Requirements

Five years of experience installing, testing, diagnosing, and/or repairing instrumentation or related electronic equipment, including component-level repairs.
Two years of lead work or supervisory experience; this experience may be included in the required experience listed above.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to train, coordinate, and review others' work, provide performance feedback, and implement disciplinary actions.
Ability to identify and differentiate color-coded electronic components.
Ability to use standard electronic and electrical testing instruments and tools.
Ability to read and comprehend wiring diagrams and schematic drawings related to electronic equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct the maintenance, repair, and operation of electronics and electrical systems used in Dallas Water Utilities water distribution.
Prioritize, schedule, and assign maintenance requests; monitor completion and ensure staff have clear performance expectations.
Hire, train, evaluate, and discipline department personnel; verify and approve time, and manage equipment, tools, and technology.
Participate in developing and implementing long-range plans, programs, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Coordinate maintenance activities and task completion to ensure safe, uninterrupted service.
Identify and troubleshoot issues with electronic equipment and chemical analyzers; evaluate preventive maintenance, verification, and calibration standards; assist with equipment breakdowns and failures.
Conduct audits and provide technical and mechanical direction.
Plan, control, supervise, and coordinate maintenance activities; evaluate components and conduct or participate in staff meetings.
Monitor plant and facility performance for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Supervise chemical use and application, track inventory, complete required paperwork, and optimize services and maintenance activities.
Hear and resolve employee complaints and simple grievances; refer serious grievances to higher-level managers and take or recommend disciplinary action.
Identify and implement methods to improve production or effectiveness.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.