Field Operations Supervisor Utilities - Water Quality

Our Core Values

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- We lift up our community
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- We take ownership of our collective performance
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- We value and respect all employees
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- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of the position is to provide operational expertise and supervision to Crew Leaders and work groups completing operational, construction or maintenance, or repair of the City’s water treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems. This is accomplished by planning and organizing jobs; overseeing maintenance and repairs; coordinating projects between departments; and maintaining records of work performed. Other duties include training, enforcing safety regulations, and ensuring compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

• Works as lead for a unit or group by assigning work unit tasks; scheduling equipment and services; overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment; ensuring all safety practices are followed; and resolving unexpected problems;
• Evaluates daily work activities and assignments by coordinating and delegating duties to subordinates as is necessary for timely completion of projects;
• Balances team and individual priorities by reviewing, recording, and filing work orders; and referring jobs for contract work;
• Strives for safe work environment by scheduling and attending training; scheduling safety meetings; ensuring safety equipment and risk practices are followed; and filing claims as they occur;
• Maintains records by entering work information; recording maintenance activities; and tracking job costs; and
• Monitors and oversees adherence to local, state, and federal water quality regulations and requirements; updates management staff on water quality issues and current regulations; stays abreast of Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Supervise water quality functions, including but not limited to compliance sampling, reporting, distribution flushing, and water quality complaints.
• Manage backflow prevention program, including coordination with third-party administrator.
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Associate’s degree;
• Four (4) years of related work experience on a crew in construction or maintenance of water and wastewater systems, and one (1) year of supervisory experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience

• Possession of a valid Texas Class A or Class B driver’s license with a good driving record and ability to maintain while employed;
• Possession of TCEQ-issued Class C Water Distribution Certificate or higher;
• Possession of TCEQ-issued Class II Wastewater Collection Certificate or higher.
• Possession of TCEQ-issued Customer Service Inspector Certificate within 12 months of hire.

Position is subject to callback.

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems;
• Knowledge of online water quality instrumentation and chlorination systems.
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear, and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software, which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to operate heavy equipment;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.