Superintendent of Sewer Maintenance; Grade 28 AFSCME Local

In accordance with the Merit System Rules and Regulations, an eligible list, which will be valid for a one-year period, and which will be used to fill vacancies during that period, is being established for this classification. Applicants on the eligible list will be certified in accordance with the Merit System and appropriate union contracts.

Candidates may submit online employment applications using the NEOGOV online application system available at

The examination process for this posting may include an evaluation of training and experience, a written examination, a computerized exam, an oral board interview examination, a performance examination or any combination of the above in order to qualify applicants for placement on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies that occur within the next year. The appropriate number of names on the eligible list as prescribed by Merit System Section 26.03.505 will be certified to the hiring department for consideration to fill the vacant position(s).

Performs professional and supervisory work involving a variety of activities in the installation, maintenance and operation of New Castle County sanitary sewer lines; does related work as required.

An employee in this class is responsible for the maintenance, operation and repair of the sanitary sewer collection system. An employee in this class has sound technical knowledge of the operation of sewer collection systems in addition to knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including but not limited to overflow response requirements, the Miss Utility program and the County's Capacity, Management, Operation and Maintenance Program (CMOM).

This employee has extensive contact with the public in the area of sewer-related problems and works independently under general supervision. Other responsibilities include planning, scheduling, implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures or other special projects as needed.

• Daily plans, assigns and supervises the work of employees in the operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer lines under normal and emergency situations, including the preparation of work order assignments each day for all personnel, vehicles and equipment;
• Reports to work prior to crews, ensuring they are properly equipped and efficiently dispatched upon reporting to work in the morning, and providing a daily work log of the same for Dispatch and Division records;
• Makes and adjusts work assignments;
• Supervises the location of breaks in sewer lines and other sewer emergencies;
• Investigates complaints;
• Inspects work in progress and completed work to assure conformance with policies, procedures, plans and specifications;
• Promotes and provides for the occupational safety of all assigned personnel and equipment;
• Requisition s necessary equipment and materials;
• Maintains time and material records;
• Responsible for purchase order balances for supply vendors;
• Prepares accurate and concise incident reports with recommendations for action to be taken;
• Attends public meetings;
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the operating and capital budgets;
• Inspects critical structures in the sanitary sewer system and prepares recommendations for maintenance and repairs;
• Maintains effective liaison with plumbers, contractors, utility officials and the public during the performance of duties;
• Coordinates and supervises work performed by New Castle County contract vendors, including but not limited to Chemical Root Control, CCTV investigations, pipe cleaning and easement clearing;
• Ensures that all Sanitary Sewer Overflows are reported to the State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) as required and reviews all written Sanitary Sewer Overflow reports for accuracy and completeness;
• Supervises the investigation of sinkholes, makes recommendations and reports results to the section engineer, Department of Transportation and other utilities as required;
• Creates, reviews and ensures accuracy and completeness of all employee evaluations, NCC Risk Management Incident Reports, and Supervisor's Investigation Reports (SIR);
• Coordinates access and obtain permits to restricted areas, including but not limited to Dupont Superfund site, AMTRAK and CXS Right-of-Ways;
• Coordinates with other sections to complete required/requested work using the assets of other sections;
• Section contact for Department of Transportation required drug screening, post- accident screening and physical exams;
• Reports discipline for all section employees and prepares all necessary paperwork with documentation;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service:
• Operates a personal computer and other related equipment in the course of the work.

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