Utilities Supervisor

Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Delray Beach is a
Non-Tobacco Workplace
. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

This position provides supervision of the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution, sewer collection and force mains systems; or, supervision of the building and ground crew for upkeep of lift stations, re-pump stations, raw water wells, and all other buildings and grounds. Work is performed under general direction the Manager of Water/Sewer Network or Manager of Utilities Maintenance.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily work of personnel engaged in the water/sewer network, distribution, maintenance, repair and/or surveillance activities.
• Create lift station surveillance and building and ground maintenance work orders and monitor.
• May monitor telemetry and other associated functions.
• Order necessary parts and materials.
• Visit job sites; check for progress and compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Address complaints and perform public relations.
• Assist in the preparation of the division budget; monitor expenditures and aid in proposing budget forecasts.
• Perform all functions and responsibilities according to the, Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), supplemented by courses in pumps or hydraulics or in utility system maintenance, repair and surveillance.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience required.
• Five (5) years' experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of sewage lift station facilities or five (5) years experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of the water distribution, sewer collection and force mains systems.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and procedures associated with the position. Knowledge of the equipment, tools and materials utilized in the position. Ability to plan, organize, control and evaluate the work of skilled and semi-skilled employees. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, and customers.

Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.

• Must have a Level III or higher State of Florida Water Distribution Systems Operator License.
• Florida DOT approved Maintenance of Traffic…