City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Austin Water Pipeline Maintenance Superintendent

Working independently with general direction, this position exercises considerable judgment and uses comprehensive knowledge of broadly defined practices, policies, and procedures. This position plans and coordinates activities, and manages supervisors and crews assigned to the daily operations of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position works on multiple/diverse complex issues and selects the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

1. Provides technical expertise on a variety of distribution and collection activities.
2. Reviews, evaluates, and records data using PCs and video equipment in preparing and producing reports to ensure quality, productivity, and accuracy of work assignments.
3. Interprets applicable Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and ensures compliance.
4. Coordinates activities with engineers, construction inspectors, and other City departments. Communicates and responds to issues or concerns of constituents, other departments, and public and private entities. Acts as liaison with other departments, divisions, and organizations.
5. Prepares correspondence and reports.
6. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and concerns. Confers with property owners, other utilities, and regulatory agencies.
7. Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures, processes, and policies. Conducts independent inspections of project for quality control.
8. Evaluates program objectives, documents alternatives or modifications, communicates changes to staff, and oversees implementation of changes. Operates with substantial latitude for independent action or decision.
9. Assists in budget preparation.
10. Develops and implements procedures related to asset control.
11. Develops specifications for purchases.
12. Ensures proper training and guidance is provided for personnel.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Knowledge of the function of water and wastewater projects, engineering principles and practices, design, construction cost, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of computer maintenance management systems and databases.
• Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures related to pipeline operations.
• Knowledge of City of Austin safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of moderately complex utility mathematical formulas involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of standard and metric units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, computing rate, ration, and percent.
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand, follow, and provide written and/or verbal instructions and training.
• Ability to plan and manage teams engaged in complex operations and line maintenance program.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours.
• Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
• Ability to demonstrate experience in the function of water and wastewater projects, engineering principles and practices, design, construction cost, and scheduling.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in construction maintenance, including seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the management, operation, and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system, including two (2) years of supervisory experience of maintenance/construction work groups.

OR

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, technical, engineering, or another related field, plus four (4) years of experience in the management, operation, and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system experience in an area related to the individual job and two (2) years of supervisory experience of maintenance/construction work groups.

• Valid Texas Class C Operator Driver License required at time of hire.
• Positions in water distribution: A Class C Water Distribution License from TCEQ required at time of hire. A Surface Water License may substitute for the Class C Water Distribution License.
• Positions in wastewater collection: A Class II Wastewater Collection License required at time of hire.