Collection & Distribution Crew Supervisor - City

Job Description

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range: 510NE

Hourly Rate: $26.73 - $40.87

Annual Rate: $55,812.24 - $85,336.56

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
• Completion of the application questions is required.
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.

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TOTAL REWARDS

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• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The Oklahoma City Utilities Department serves over 1.4 million residents within central Oklahoma. The Utilities Department, one of the largest City departments with over 800 employees, ten divisions, and an annual budget of $850 million, provides water, wastewater, and solid waste management services. It delivers an average of 100 million gallons of water every day through retail and wholesale service connections. It also has a 50-year contract with the federal government to operate and maintain water and wastewater facilities at Tinker Air Force Base. Line Maintenance is its largest division with over 225 employees, who service 4,000 miles of water pipe and 3,000 miles of sewer pipe, with 17,000 work orders annually. The Utilities Department has talented, committed staff, and engaged leadership and is seeking a forward-thinking, effective leader to be its next Collections & Distribution Crew Supervisors.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Line Maintenance Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City. Employees of this classification perform work of a specialized nature, involving installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems. The skills and knowledge required must be acquired prior to assuming the position. The supervisor is responsible over the worksite and the crew assigned to the worksite. Essential job functions include: supervising a crew engaged in various types of water/wastewater system repair and construction; ensuring manpower, vehicles and equipment are safely transported to the jobsite; confirming work is performed according to established safety and quality standards; and using sound judgment regarding public and worker safety at all time but especially when work is being performed in high traffic areas and around other utilities. Additional job functions include training employees; assigning and evaluating work, retrieving and inputting data from/into computerized systems; completing work orders, safety reports and other work-related daily reports. The work often includes frequent contact with the public, outside utility agencies, contractors and other City personnel. Work assignments are given in both oral and written form depending on the work situation. The work products are reviewed through customer satisfaction, daily reports and periodic inspection by a supervisor.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of and skill in operating job-related machinery, tools, and heavy equipment used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater lines.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices to oversee jobsites and crews.
• Knowledge of City codes and regulations governing water and wastewater line installation, repair and/or maintenance.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying procedures and techniques used in water and wastewater line operation, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of excavation standards and skill in applying such standards to the work performed.
• Skill in assessing collection/distribution system conditions to troubleshoot failures and make emergency repairs.
• Skill in following Standard Operating Procedures related to installation, repair and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Skill in written and verbal communications.
• Ability to make decisions and assume responsibility for work product.
• Ability to work independently or with a crew in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to retrieve/input data from/into computerized systems.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate with the public using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise a crew and to assume responsibility for the work product as well as equipment and materials used.
• Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Operator Class C Certification or DEQ Class C Water or Wastewater Certification.

NOTE: The employee will be required to possess or obtain a valid Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Operator Class C Certification or DEQ Class C Water or Wastewater Certification within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining a valid Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Distribution/Collection Operator Class C Certification or DEQ Class C Water or Wastewater Certification within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of reviewing water and wastewater construction plans.
• Experience in the repair and/or replacement of water mains and service connections.
• Experience and training in equipment operation at a competent level (i.e. excavator, backhoe, skidsteer).
• Competent at operating and utilizing Windows Software, Cityworks, and GIS.

COMPETENCIES

• One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as