City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Austin Water Pipeline Technician Supervisor

With general direction, this position exercises considerable judgment and uses comprehensive knowledge of broadly defined practices, policies, and procedures. This position supervises field personnel assigned to the operations and maintenance of water or reclaimed water distribution systems, and/or wastewater collection systems. This position plans, conducts, and coordinates activities at remote work sites and facilities with underground utilities; and works on multiple/diverse complex issues and selects the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. This position provides guidance to adhere to safety and training procedures and practices.

1. Provides technical expertise on a variety of distribution and collection activities.
2. Reviews, evaluates, 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.
5. Acts as liaison, as necessary, with other departments, divisions, and organizations.
6. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
7. Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures, processes, and policies.
8. 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. Plans and schedules Safety and Tailgate meetings.
13. 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 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, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to understand, follow, and provide written and/or verbal instructions and training.
• Ability to work various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, hazardous environments, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
• 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.

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or maintenance activities, including five (5) years of experience which were in water and wastewater underground utility construction maintenance, including one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.

• Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Positions in water distribution: Class C Water Distribution License or higher from TCEQ. A Surface Water License may substitute for the Class C Water Distribution License.
• Positions in wastewater collection: Class II Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ.
• For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed.