WASTEWATER COLLECTION SUPERVISOR

City Of Palm Bay • Palm Bay, FL

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About The Position

Under general supervision, performs supervisory and administrative work overseeing the technical installation, maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of the City's Wastewater Lift Stations and Collections system. Work involves planning, organizing, supervising and reviewing the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers performing assigned tasks. Must be able to plan and coordinate a number of simultaneous activities performed by subordinate staff. Responsible for establishing and monitoring schedules, purchasing equipment, supplies and material, and preparing activity reports. In cases where in-house construction projects are required, incumbent may be responsible for establishing construction schedules, procurement of all parts, equipment and/or material required to complete project to entirety, following all City of Palm Bay specifications and standards. Reports to the Wastewater Collection Superintendent.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in wastewater collection operations.
• An associate degree in engineering, industrial maintenance technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience working in a foreman, or higher, capacity for a wastewater collection system required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess a valid Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification.
• Completion of specific California State University Sacramento (CSUS) courses will also be accepted.
• A valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns and directs activities of the assigned section within the Wastewater Collection Division of the Utilities Department.
• Reviews trade journals and other appropriate literature to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of wastewater collection.
• Prepares rough drawings, specifications and calculations for the rehabilitation and replacement of the wastewater collection systems.
• Develops, establishes and ensures adherence to policies, procedures and standards.
• Effectively leads staff by communicating Departmental goals, divesting control and encouraging employee innovation.
• Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates.
• Establishes and monitors adherence to maintenance schedules for Department equipment.
• Researches equipment and supply prices, and prepares purchase specifications.
• Prepares and maintains various activity records and reports.
• Determines equipment, labor and material requirements to perform construction projects.
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), GIS, SCADA, CCTV inspection software, and other related programs.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public related to division activities.
• Consults with staff to resolve technical, operational or personnel problems.
• Oversees daily operations, maintenance, and repair of wastewater lift stations, pumps, control systems, and associated equipment.
• Directs field crews in the maintenance and repair of gravity sewer mains, force mains, and manholes.
• Oversees field inspections of the wastewater collection system including CCTV inspections, smoke and dye testing, manhole inspections, and condition assessments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED