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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Personal Protection Equipment Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (70) Skill Craft
Class Code: 10333 Salary Grade: OM6
Approved: Last Revised: January 23, 2024

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, directs the operation of department equipment repair facilities including personal protection equipment. Functions as the department's primary consultant for all matters pertaining to the purchase, maintenance, and disposal of equipment.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Responsible for developing and implementing strategic short- and long-range plans for equipment purchases, repairs, and replacements.
  2. Responsible for maintaining records related to field and protective equipment serviced and tested by the work group including life cycle documentation.
  3. Responsible for developing specifications for the purchase of equipment ensuring that those specifications meet operational needs of work groups. Coordinates purchase of equipment with the appropriate agent.
  4. Maintains warranty information on equipment. Ensures all required actions are met to keep warranty intact, and that equipment is repaired by manufacturer representatives when appropriate.
  5. Develops, tracks, and maintains preventative maintenance schedules in alignment with maintenance manuals for equipment assigned.
  6. Directs personnel in the daily operation of the departmental equipment repair facilities, including personal protection equipment.
  7. Assists in the development of equipment repair facilities and personal protection equipment budgets and monitors expenses.
  8. Reviews, authorizes, and tracks inventory, invoices, purchases orders, parts orders, contracts, and agreements.
  9. Manages and maintains environmental standards.
  10. Conducts routine inspections.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of equipment repair operations including, quality control methods, job standards, processing of work orders, pricing, labor hours, and equipment and materials.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, and environmental standards.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of operational function of equipment to be assembled, repaired, maintained, or tested.
  • Knowledge of tools and equipment used in performing equipment and component repairs, maintenance, and testing.
  • Knowledge of Federal guidelines (OSHA, DOT, Manufacturer Specifications) concerning protective equipment requirements
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in operating computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in testing and calibrating equipment or controls to close tolerance.
  • Skill in reading and following written specifications or procedures for assembly or repair.
  • Ability to comprehend technical manuals.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to resolve problems or situations that require exercising tact, diplomacy, and sound judgement.
  • Ability to diagnose and repair life support equipment.
  • Ability to use hand tools and standard and specialized measuring or testing equipment.
  • Ability to train employees in complex repair and maintenance procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus five (5) years of experience in the diagnosis, maintenance, testing, and repair of complex or intricate personal protection, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment including two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Valid Class C Driver License
  • Must be able to obtain the vendor certification within eight (8) months of acceptance of position.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.