Utilities Superintendent - Water Distribution

Water Distribution System Supervisor

In this role you will perform highly responsible technical and supervisory work directing the activities of personnel engaged in an assigned area that may include the design, construction, operation, evaluation, control, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water distribution systems. Duties include managing and coordinating all activities of assigned division, preparation and administration of annual budgets, submissions of departmental compliance reporting to local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, and participation in planning for future expansions.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates engineering designs and specifications; provides input to consulting engineers using knowledge of existing distribution system, reviews and evaluates all replacement, repair, and expansion requirements.
• Reviews and participates in the design of system modifications and expansions; oversees the process of capital improvement projects to ensure vendor contract compliance.
• Establishes and modifies preventative maintenance programs in conjunction with input received from manufacturers and program managers.
• Reviews, recommends, and assists in the preparation of all aspects of the procurement process; prepares and regulates departmental expense budgets and capital improvement projects.
• Reviews and participates in the development of county codes and ordinances as they relate to water systems.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by regulatory agencies; ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations; interprets potential rule changes as they relate to assigned area.
• Manages operations and maintenance functions of assigned areas; organizes, schedules, and assigns projects to subordinates.
• Participates in the selection, promotion, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees; enforces standards of performance as established by County, state, or federal guidelines; reviews assignments and program activity reports with section supervisors and provides guidance and technical assistance as needed.
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with vendors, and communication through telephone and meetings.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
• Associate's Degree
• Five (5) years of progressive supervisory water distribution system experience.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Depending on assignment, must obtain within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
• Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Reclaimed Water Distribution Operator Class C, FWPCOA Cross Connection Control Manager & FWPCOA Reclaimed Water Field Site Inspector.
• FDEP Water Treatment Operator B