Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Senior

Full Job Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Senior in our Wastewater Division. This individual will schedule, coordinate and assign work to multiple supervisors, crew leaders, technicians, equipment operators and subordinates for the purpose of maintaining and/or repairing wastewater systems. Daily contact with citizens, contractors and other city departments. Conduct safety training and inspect worksites daily for OSHA compliance. Prepare reports, evaluation, timesheets and budgets. Schedule and conduct interviews for hiring and promoting personnel. Investigate and make reports on vehicle and personnel accidents. Administers disciplinary action as needed.

Requirements

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing wastewater repair projects. Generates and assigns work orders for supervisors and crews. Contacts and meets with citizens, contractors, vendors, private utility companies and other City departments daily ensures City policies and regulations are followed.
  

Reviews and supervises projects from beginning until completion. Inspects work quality and safety so that it meets or exceeds industry standards.

Uses computers daily to generate work orders, records related data, fills out timesheets and reviews timesheets of subordinates and assigns overtime as needed.

Inspects worksites for departmental crews and private contractors to ensure all City, State and Federal safety rules and regulations are followed daily.

Designs and implements safety training for employees. Enters deep excavations, pump stations and uses closed circuit computerized television equipment in manholes daily in all weather conditions.

Performs administrative duties by writing reports, keeping daily logs and time sheets, generating work orders, and completing evaluations.

Performs emergency and standby work coordination.Assigns Essential personnel for duties during emergencies and inclement weather events; coordinates work crews for rotating standby shifts and unscheduled calls for repairs.

• Meets with all internal and external customers to make decisions on repairs, safety rules and regulations, purchases of material and enforcement of policies daily. Meets with customers prior to and after job completion to ensure that high quality standards are met and maintained.
  
• Controls inventory by taking yearly inventory and procuring supplies and materials from vendors and the City's storehouse while following purchasing guidelines.
  
• Contributes to the development and preparation of the annual budget by assisting with cost estimates and coordinating the preparation of specifications for equipment and materials.
  

Manages on-the-job (OJT) training program to include all aspects of the work including traffic control and work zone safety.

Responsible for tracking the progress of employees for current position as well as for promotion. Maintains all documentation of training, including data entry into Hansen work management system.

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency with additional training beyond high school also desirable.

More than four years experience as a maintenance repair supervisor.

The desired candidate will possess knowledge of equipment to include: Utility vehicle, dump truck, backhoe, payloader, portable power tools, tape measure/ruler, hand tools, computer, City-supported computer software, printer, copier fax machine, pumps, generators, air compressor, electrical testing equipment, gas meters, M-Scope, electrical motors, metal detectors, trench boxes, first aid and safety equipment. Video and digital cameras.


Additional Information

Valid Driver's License

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; standby duty rotation may be required

Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 234504

This position is designated as an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights and/or weekends in response to emergencies and severe weather.