WWW Utility Meter Technician Supervisor- Department of Public Works

Salary range:

$55,218 - $85,713 / annually

Hiring salary range:

$55,218 - $55,218 /annually

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Job summary:

A utility meter technician supervisor oversees the activities of subordinates engaged in the reading, repair and maintenance of water meters and the resolution of a variety of metered water customer service requests. Work of this class involves supervising utility meter technicians.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek; overtime may be required in emergencies. Work is performed outdoors where incumbents are exposed to inclement weather. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, there may be periods of prolonged standing or walking.

Minimum qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education:

have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a ged.

And

Experience:

have four years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water meters including two years of such lead responsibilities as assigning, reviewing and approving the work of others.

Or

Equivalency notes: have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, registrations, and certificates: have a valid maryland class c noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a baltimore city driver's permit. Provisional driver's license or learner permits are not acceptable.

Note:

you must upload a copy of your valid driver's license with application at time of applying.

Final date to receive applications: please submit your application no later than 12:00 am on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, skills, & abilities:

* knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water meters.

* knowledge of industry safety practices and procedures.

* ability to plan and schedule utility meter maintenance activities.

* ability to complete forms and reports.

* ability to perform arithmetic computations.

* ability to operate a personal computer, laptop, tablet and mobile devices.

* ability to operate water meter valves.

* ability to communicate effectively with consumers and others.

* ability to evaluate the performance of, discipline and recommend the hiring, firing and promotion of staff.

* ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods.

Additional information

Background check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a criminal background check and/or fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current city employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-months.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the director of human resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the us must be evaluated for us equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

Selection process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your…