Utilities Crew Chief

Full Job Description

Requirements

Definition of Responsibility
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the maintenance, construction, inspection, cleaning, and repair of water and wastewater lines, related water and sewer system components, and other bureau facilities or supervises the Public Works Communication Center.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans, coordinates, supervise, and participate in a crew or crews engaged in the repair and maintenance of stormwater management facilities and related storm drain components.
• Supervises and participates in various environmental operations and stormwater management activities.
• Supervises and participates in grass cutting, tree removal, stormwater management, shoreline, and tidal waterways clean-up.
• Supervises and participates in concrete repair and installation work.
• Estimates time, materials, personnel required for jobs.
• Orders and plans for the delivery of materials.
• Coordinates the scheduling of equipment maintenance.
• Keeps records of crew activities. Prepares routine reports.
• Receives and investigates complaints from the public regarding stormwater management facilities, county waterways, and related environmental issues.
• Meets complainants in the field and addresses their concerns.
• Assesses environmental operations situations and supervises the dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel.
• Maintains liaison with public safety personnel, on-call contractors, and other County agencies.
• Participates in and conducts safety related and other training exercises.
• Ensures crews follow established safety procedures.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):
Knowledge of the principles and practices of stormwater management operations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of stormwater management maintenance and construction.
Knowledge of the tools and equipment used in stormwater management facility construction and maintenance.
Skill in performing stormwater management maintenance work. Skill in the operation of stormwater management construction and maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in planning, coordinating, and supervising a crew or crews involved in stormwater management construction and maintenance work.
Skill in analyzing environmental operations situations including emergencies, deciding appropriate equipment and personnel needed to resolve the problem, and supervising the dispatch of work crews.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise a crew involved in stormwater construction and maintenance work.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise a crew or crews of maintenance workers.
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public and private contractors.
Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of regional stormwater management systems.
Knowledge of safe boating operation and practices and Baltimore County navigable waterways.

Licenses and Certificates
Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, class B or class A Maryland driver’s license and a current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. (License may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.

Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study.

Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date of the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Utilities Crew Chief
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s) and/or certification(s) / license(s) to your application.EXAMINATION PROCEDUREQualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their applications and supplemental questions.

Applications should state clearly and completely for evaluation purposes the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience.

Additional Information

Employees in this classification may be assigned to a work shift which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime as needed.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.