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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Instrumentation & Control Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 14695 Salary Grade: WA0
Approved: Last Revised: October 06, 2022

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, supervise technicians who are performing installations and repairs of instrumentation and control systems located at water and wastewater facilities and remote locations
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. Plans, controls, and coordinates the analysis, diagnosis, installation, repair, maintenance and the calibration of instrumentation and control equipment at Austin Water Utility facilities.
  2. Coordinates maintenance activities with engineers, other City departments and contractors.
  3. Organizes, oversees, and maintains an inventory of test equipment, tools, and supplies
  4. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
  5. Reviews, interprets, explains, and enforces compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations
  6. Participates in bid submittal reviews
  7. Participates in project planning workshops, development meetings, progress meetings, and retrospective review meetings
  8. Assigns technicians to lead projects and monitors andalleviates roadblocks
  9. Follows up with Lead on a regular basis to ensure project remains on track
  10. Identifies and makes recommendations concerning technical issues pertaining to electronic instrumentation and controls
  11. Assists with and monitors the Instrumentation and Control division budget.
  12. Prepares and monitors budget for assigned work groups and works with Finance related to adjusting the division budget
  13. Prepares Instrumentation & Control long/short range business plans
  14. Communicates with customers, provides technical expertise to internal/external vendors and contractors, and represents the division at department meetings
  15. Manages safety programs for assigned work group and develop, review, and revise standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Instrumentation and Control division
  16. Oversees, schedules and maintains activities using an automated work order maintenance system
  17. Creates, composes and edits technical and/or administrative correspondence, reports and documentation using computer, spreadsheet and email applications
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities to include: administration of section staff meetings, safety meetings, training, evaluation, counseling, recommendation for hire and 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 Instrument International Society of Automation (ISA) and Austin Water Utility Safety Policies
  • Knowledge of applicable instrumentation and controls construction and maintenance practices, equipment, and techniques
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation
  • Knowledge of City of Austin contract and procurement policies and procedures
  • Skill in oral and written communication
  • Skill in the use of computers and related software
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving
  • Skill in planning and organizing
  • Ability to apply sound construction and maintenance techniques
  • Ability to operate all assigned calibration, construction, maintenance equipment and tools
  • Ability to estimate job costs accurately
  • Ability to implement change and achieve defined goals
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater, or similar industrial process control facility, including two (2) years in a lead/supervisory capacity
    OR
  • An Associate of Arts or Science Technology degree from an accredited institution in a field related to instrumentation or control systems, plus four (4) years of experience in the repair, installation, maintenance, and calibration of instrumentation and control system equipment in a water, wastewater, or similar industrial process control facility, including two (2) years in a lead/supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.

 

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.