Crew Supervisor- Water Field Operations

This is skilled work with the responsibility to supervise the work of multiple public works crew members; prioritize and assigns work as necessary to complete projects assigned by division head; and oversees all activities at the work site. Incumbent must have significant job knowledge of the varied activities and handles routine assignments with little direct supervision. Crew Supervisors may be assigned to the following Divisions: Facilities Maintenance; Solid Waste; Streets Maintenance; Stormwater Management; Water/Sewer Field Operations. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. THE SALARY SHOW IN THE JOB POSTING IS THE FULL RANGE FOR THIS POSITION FROM ENTRY TO LATER IN CAREER.

• Supervises, directs, coaches, and evaluates assigned staff; addresses employee concerns, manages performance, and maintains required documentation.
• Trains employees in departmental operations, work methods, safety procedures, equipment operation, and technical job functions.
• Coordinates work assignments with management, prioritizes tasks, and allocates personnel and resources to meet operational goals and project deadlines.
• Oversees daily field operations, monitors project progress, resolves issues, and provides technical guidance and support to supervisors and crew members.
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with quality, safety, cleanliness, and customer service standards; implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Supervises the operation, maintenance, and safe use of equipment and tools; coordinates repairs and ensures operational readiness.
• Serves as a departmental representative, coordinating with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and the public to address service-related matters and concerns.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews operational records, reports, incident documentation, personnel records, and other administrative reports as required.
• Enforces compliance with City policies, OSHA regulations, and established safety procedures; conducts safety meetings and promotes a safe work environment.
• Monitors inventory levels and oversees the procurement, distribution, and maintenance of supplies, materials, equipment, and parts.
• Participates in departmental projects and performs hands-on maintenance, repair, and operational tasks as needed to support workforce requirements.
• Communicates project status, operational concerns, equipment issues, and staffing matters to management; completes required reports and documentation.
• Assists field crews with work assignments and operational activities as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Communicates Department and City goals, policies, strategic plans, and other key initiatives to employees and stakeholders through various communication methods, including email, meetings, presentations, and social media.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with supervisors, employees, contractors, engineers, utility providers, vendors, government agencies, and the public to coordinate activities, exchange information, and resolve issues.
• Receives, interprets, and disseminates information accurately and promptly to appropriate individuals and work groups.
• Maintains open and professional communication channels to ensure employees are informed of operational updates, expectations, and organizational priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand, interpret, and follow oral and written instructions, policies, procedures, and technical information.
• Provides clear direction and guidance to staff and ensures work assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Completes assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Prepares and delivers written correspondence, reports, and communications in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships through strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• High school graduate or equivalent diploma is required. Five (5) years of previous experience including Public Works operations.
• Possession of an associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science, engineering, public administration or a closely related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license with acceptable driving record (non-commercial class "E" or Commercial driver's license class "B") depending on assignment or have ability to obtain as required by hiring supervisor. May be subject to emergency call out as required to support Division emergency operations. This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current Drugs and Alcohol policy. During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform manual tasks and work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions. Additional physical abilities required:

• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken English word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely. Ability to communicate verbally both in person and over the phone.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Sitting: Extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Visual Acuity: Have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles, include close vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess adequate sight capabilities to receive and give orders or directions in regard to work safety operations in the presence of moderate background noise.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another. Including ability to walk in uneven terrain and work in unimproved areas under construction during pipeline installation and maintenance tasks, including wet trenches.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Must be able to enter excavations and confined spaces.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Must be able to use hand and power tools required for performance of assigned duties.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound. Must possess adequate hearing sensory capabilities to receive and give orders or directions in regard to work safety operations in the presence of moderate background noise.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers