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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Austin Water Operations & Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 18804 Salary Grade: WE3
Approved: September 21, 2000 Last Revised: August 07, 2020

Purpose:
 

This position supervises personnel assigned to the operations and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant, wastewater collection or water distribution systems facility. This position uses comprehensive technical knowledge of utility operations and exercises judgment in the application of broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and evaluation criterion for obtaining results.  
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. Monitors, evaluates, and enforces Utility safety practices and procedures and takes corrective action where necessary.
  2. Reviews and prioritizes projects and work activities.
  3. Interprets and reviews compliance with applicable policies and procedures including Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and responds accordingly.
  4. Monitors programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
  5. Uses automated data systems to schedule activities; and enter, retrieve, track, analyze, and monitor data.
  6. Reviews, analyzes, calculates, and interprets data and determines appropriate course of action.
  7. Sets priorities for work orders and coordinates accomplishment of the work to be performed.
  8. Orders and/or issues a variety of supplies, chemicals, and materials.
  9. Conducts periodic checks of facility equipment.
  10. Acts as liaison to coordinate activities with engineers, inspectors, divisions, and other City departments.
  11. Investigates and responds to citizens' complaints and concerns.
  12. Writes technical specifications and reports.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory duties 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 operations and maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plants, Water Distribution Systems, or Collection Systems.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of standard industry safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to obtain knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Ability to train others.
  • 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 establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection Systems Facility:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the operations, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment, including five (5) years of experience which were progressively responsible in water/wastewater treatment plant or wastewater collection systems facility, and including one (1) year of experience with lead or supervisory duties.


Water Distribution Systems Facility:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the operations maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, including five (5) years of experience which were progressively responsible in potable water distribution systems facility or water treatment plant operations and repair and maintenance of potable water pumping and storage or water treatment (or comparable) plant equipment, and including one (1) year of experience with lead or supervisory duties.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Required to stay current in the AW Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Programs.
  • Current Texas Class C Driver License.
  • May require a Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with endorsements.
  • Water Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Surface Water License or higher.
  • Water Distribution Systems Facility: TCEQ Class B Surface Water License, Class B Water Distribution License or Class B Groundwater License or higher.
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations: TCEQ Class B Wastewater License or higher.
  • Wastewater Collection Systems Facility: TCEQ Class B Wastewater License or Class III Collections License or higher.

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.