Division Manager – Water & Wastewater

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Supervision, direction, and coordination of the Water, sewer and stormwater maintenance workers and Division activities. In addition, expected to engage in semi-skilled manual work in various water and sewer plumbing repair and maintenance work. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Works Director with delegated authority to the Public Works Operation Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the work of the Water, Sewer and Stormwater (utilities) crew members and assist with all required manual tasks.
• Performs water meter readings and water service shutoffs/openings. Install and replace water meters and water registers as needed. Programs cellular registers from computer as needed. Installs and replaces water meter assemblies. Connects new water service tie-ins through corporation stop method.
• Addresses residents' and merchants' questions, concerns, and service requests, including possible water leaks, defective meters, and other issues. Assists residents with leak test and other customer service utilities requests on site.
• Coordinates crew members' leave schedules and addresses personnel matters such as disciplinary actions (in conjunction with the administration).
• Orders equipment and supplies for the Division and assist with processing payments to vendors. Maintains accurate inventory of all Town material related to Water, Sewer and Stormwater.
• Consult and coordinate with Town Engineers with respect with water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer issues. This includes, but is not limited to: underground utility line video recording, pump station troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance, water testing programs, activities related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and construction projects such as line replacements.
• Maintains active and updated records of standard cleaning procedures. Plans, schedules, supervises and carries out preventive maintenance programs required by the Division.
• Performs inspections of contractor's work as needed.
• Plan, schedule, supervise and carry out preventive maintenance programs such as sanitary sewer and storm drain cleaning, gutter sweeping (streets/alleys) and other maintenance required by the Division.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed to perform all division functions.
• Perform all functions required as part of Emergency Operations and be able to stay during a declared disaster.
• Assists other Public Works department as needed with managerial functions of other supervisors in the event of an absence.
• Assigns, instructs, and coordinates activities of division support staff engaged in construction, operation, maintenance, repair, and servicing of the Town’s water and wastewater collection systems.
• Coordinates the utilization of labor, equipment, parts, materials, and supplies assigned to specific projects.
• Receives inquiries and complaints from the public and coordinates timely resolution; responds to emergencies involving the work and responsibilities of the Division.
• Reads and comprehends plans and drawings of utility systems and uses instruments to establish, transfer, set and maintain line and grade on construction projects or activities.
• Promotes and maintains OSHA and other employee safety and training programs and assures employee adherence and awareness of the exposures and potential hazards.
• Ensures the timely restoration of service lines through coordinating and supervising the installation of pipe, service lines, excavation, pumping, maintenance, and/or system repairs.
• Performs work of a technical nature in the installation, adjusting, testing, or operation of various components of specialized equipment in the utilities system.
• Trains subordinates in safe and proper operational practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintains records of labor, equipment, and materials used and other essential data records specific to the Division; assists in the preparation of monthly reports.
• Performs manual labor and operates assigned equipment, tools, or vehicles as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and assists as needed; provides guidance and instruction in the more complex aspects of the work.
• Tests and inspects completed projects/tasks for adherence to work orders, job specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes, administrative, and safety policies.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent of supplemented by five (5) years progressively knowledgeable experience in the water & wastewater collection field, with experience in a lead worker or supervisory capacity and demonstrated technical skills in the more complex aspects of the work. 

Must hold a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License with tanker endorsement. Certification Class C Wastewater Field Technician. Position may be required to be on call, including nights, holidays, and weekends. 

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications

1.  This position requires a minimum qualification of a Water Distribution level 3 license and a CDL preferred.
2. Must hold a valid State of Florida driver’s license. 
3. Class B Wastewater Field Technician Certification – Preferred
4. OSHA approved trench safety training – Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1.           Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of water & wastewater collection systems, equipment and associated peripheral components.
2.           Ability to give clear and specific verbal or written instructions as well as to understand and follow verbal or written instructions.
3.           Ability to supervise small groups of employees under field conditions.
4.           Ability to utilize computers and standard office environment applications, e.g., word processors, spreadsheets, email.
5.           Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
6.           Conforms with and abides by all departmental and Town’s regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
7.           Knowledge of regulatory issues affecting municipal wastewater collection systems.

   (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

WORK ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
2. Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
3. Heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
4. Reaching.
5. Pulling.
6. Pushing.
7. Climbing.
8. Walking.
9. Standing. 
10. Bending.
11. Stooping. 
12. Throwing. 
13. Works outside in various weather conditions with noise, dust, odors.
14. Slippery surfaces.
15. In or with moving objects or vehicles.

(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Starting Salary up to $80,000 DOQ & DOE

                                                                                         Send Application to:

Human Resources Department

9293 Harding Avenue

Surfside, FL 33154  Phone: (305) 861-4863

You may e-mail your resume to [email protected]

The Town of Surfside is an Equal Opportunity / Drug Free Workplace Employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law.  All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Laws.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (townofsurfsidefl.gov)