Wastewater Collection System Technical Supervisor

About Charleston Water System We're a public water and wastewater utility serving the greater Charleston area. Our water and wastewater services protect public health and the environment, provide fire protection, and support our economy. Wastewater Collection System Technical Supervisor 26-088 Job Announcement No: 26-088 (repost 26-082) Department: Wastewater Collection Applications Close on Sunday, June 28, 2026, but the position may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Apply Online: WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Salary Range: $57,366.40 (27.58/hr.) – $88,940.80 ($42.76/hr.) Grade: 108 Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm Position Summary Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in inspecting and maintaining the wastewater collection system. Responsible for inflow & infiltration investigations, closed‑circuit television inspections, manhole inspections, smoke testing, dye testing and collection system problem investigations. Responsible for performing inspections of sewer service connections/disconnections and grease traps and provides recommendations for new service installations. Essential Functions Provides on‑site inspection of service connections and disconnections and coordinates approval with appropriate agencies. Provides recommendations for new & existing sewer service installations. Provides technical assistance and on‑site inspections of grease, sand, or oil interceptors and coordinates approval with the city building inspector’s office. Conducts on‑site inspections to help establish fees and verify needs. Directs work crew in the operation of a closed‑circuit television (CCTV) system consisting of remotely operated cameras, their monitors, recording systems, and associated equipment, including data entry in CCTV inspection software program. Engages in the location and identification of inflow and infiltration sources (i.e., groundwater entering into the collection system, storm water cross‑connections, etc.). Performs inflow & infiltration investigations and sewer system evaluation surveys. Supervises crew in the performance of flow monitoring, smoke testing, and dye testing to identify sources of inflow & infiltration into the wastewater collection system. Occasionally provides direct support to the section manager with coordinating, planning, scheduling, site investigations, and communications with customers and contractors to include coordinating traffic control requirements as defined by the appropriate regulatory agencies. Assist section manager with the condition grading of sewer mainlines using Naasco’s Pipeline Assessment & Certification Program (PACP) grading system. Conducts final inspections with CWS Engineering & Construction Department and ensures that the work was installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. Utilizes GIS maps to perform locates and document work. Gather and convey information to update GIS map. Create and resolve work orders in a CMMS database. Uses standard construction drawings and maps to determine elevations, grade and locations of both main and lateral lines. Performs routine corrective and preventative maintenance, including troubleshooting of electrical components associated with closed‑circuit television inspection systems. Completes work orders describing work completed, materials, equipment and manpower utilized, etc., and establishes follow‑up work orders and schedules if required. Maintains daily reports and work records of accomplished work. Inspects completed work to determine conformance to specifications. May be required to work in emergency conditions. Regular attendance is required. Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures. Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System policy and procedures. Additional Duties May be required to calibrate and repair flow meters and hydrogen sulfide meters. May be required to supervise crew in the setup and installation of Hydrogen Sulfide meters, including data retrieval and evaluation. May supervise the installation, monitoring and retrieval of flow data utilizing electronic monitors. May supervise the use of mechanical cleaning equipment to clean sewer lines to relieve stoppages, prepare sewer lines for televising and cleaning of sewer manholes. May be required to operate a combination vacuum/jet rodder truck that requires a CDL operator license with a tanker endorsement. Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles. Constantly positions self to move, traverse in the field as necessary to perform required work. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment. Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night. Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground and cluttered work areas. Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations. Occasionally ascend/descend into manhole to access approximately two feet in diameter and depths of up to twenty feet. Constantly works in internal / external environmental conditions. Subject to noise levels requiring the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing protection required. Routinely positions self to use up to 50 lbs of force. Daily move and transport equipment and/or materials at job sites weighing up to 50 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs require a two‑person operation. Subject to vibrations. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body. Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field. Must be able to wear personnel protective equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions. Education and/or Experience A minimum of three (3) years experience in wastewater collection system operations and/or water/wastewater utility inspections, CCTV inspections, and/or pipefitting in a public utility construction environment. High school diploma or GED required. Prefer thorough knowledge of CCTV camera truck procedures and processes. Prefer basic knowledge of industry standards/specifications, laws, codes/ordinances pertaining to a collection system and generally accepted plumbing codes/practices. Prefer thorough knowledge of pipefitting practices and procedures. Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness. Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Ability to obtain a “C” wastewater collection systems operator’s license in the state of South Carolina within two years of hire. Valid South Carolina driver’s license required. Nassco’s Pipeline Assessment & Certification Program (PACP) within 24 months of hire. Training Needs OSHA and departmental safety training as required. Skills‑based training. ISO 14001 standards for department and company. Supervisory training. Eligibility for Promotion Eligibility for promotion to various positions throughout the commission depends upon individual qualifications, and noted job progressions are no guarantee of career path to these or any other job(s) at the commission. Our Mission Support public health and protect the environment. Our Vision Achieve excellence and exceed customer expectations. Our Core Values Continuous pursuit of excellence Customer Service Open and honest communication Accountability Teamwork Ethical behavior and integrity Charleston Water System is an at‑will, drug‑free, equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr