Utility Field Supervisor - Water Distribution

City of Ardmore•Ardmore, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the Water Distribution Division with the Public Works Department; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Utility Field Superintendent.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED
Possess or have ability to obtain valid Commercial Driver’s License.
Minimum of five years’ experience in water distribution services with experience in waterline repair and installation, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
ODEQ Operator Water License Class C

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a Water Distribution system.
Ability to schedule and coordinate the activities of a Water Distribution system.
Knowledge of City street layouts.
Ability to read and interpret chemical analysis, maps, water line diagrams and blueprints.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, or local laws, regulations and ordinances.
Ability to respond to and solve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the Water Distribution Division.
Participate in the development and administration of the Water Distribution Division program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
Provide staff assistance to the Utility Field Superintendent; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
Coordinate Water Distribution activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for the Water Distribution Division; assign and monitor work activities; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Work with various software tools such as Cityworks, ArcView, NeoGov and similar. Also able to work in Microsoft Office.
Assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for the Water Distribution Division; apply approved policies and procedures.
Other such duties as assigned or requested.