Water Distribution Supervisor

Essential Job Functions

Supervises, assigns and directs activities of the City’s water distribution system operations.

Develops, establishes and ensures adherence to policies, goals, procedures and standards.

Effectively leads staff by communicating Departmental goals, divesting control and encouraging employee innovation through the implementation of reciprocated practices.

Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, performance evaluations and discipline, etc., and submitting such records and reports as required per Department and City policies.

Establishes and monitors adherence to maintenance schedules for Department equipment; oversees performance of maintenance and repair work as scheduled or otherwise necessary.

Researches equipment and supply prices and prepares purchase specifications; purchase supplies and equipment as necessary to maintain adequate inventory for daily maintenance operations.

Prepares and maintains various activity records and reports; submits reports to management as requested or as otherwise deemed appropriate; projects personnel and cost estimates to assist in Department budget proposal preparation.

Reviews trade journals and other appropriate literature to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of water distribution.

Prepares rough drawings, specifications and calculations for the rehabilitation and replacement of the water systems.

Determines equipment, labor, and material requirements to perform construction projects.

Utilizes computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), GIS and other related programs to manage workflows and data collection.

Responds to questions and complaints from the public related to division activities and explains City of Palm Bay Utility policies, as necessary.

Consults with staff to resolve technical, operational or personnel problems; troubleshoots complex technical problems, develops alternative solutions and makes recommendations for action.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other related work as required.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida Department Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Distribution System Operators Class I License.

Emergency Declaration Status

Code 1: Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

General Statement of Job

Under general supervision, performs supervisory and administrative work overseeing the technical installation, maintenance and repair of the City’s water distribution infrastructure and related appurtenances; to include raw water transmission and reclaimed water systems.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns and directs activities of the City’s water distribution system operations.
• Develops, establishes and ensures adherence to policies, goals, procedures and standards.
• Effectively leads staff by communicating Departmental goals, divesting control and encouraging employee innovation through the implementation of reciprocated practices.
• Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, performance evaluations and discipline, etc., and submitting such records and reports as required per Department and City policies.
• Establishes and monitors adherence to maintenance schedules for Department equipment; oversees performance of maintenance and repair work as scheduled or otherwise necessary.
• Researches equipment and supply prices and prepares purchase specifications; purchase supplies and equipment as necessary to maintain adequate inventory for daily maintenance operations.
• Prepares and maintains various activity records and reports; submits reports to management as requested or as otherwise deemed appropriate; projects personnel and cost estimates to assist in Department budget proposal preparation.
• Reviews trade journals and other appropriate literature to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of water distribution.
• Prepares rough drawings, specifications and calculations for the rehabilitation and replacement of the water systems.
• Determines equipment, labor, and material requirements to perform construction projects.
• Utilizes computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), GIS and other related programs to manage workflows and data collection.
• Responds to questions and complaints from the public related to division activities and explains City of Palm Bay Utility policies, as necessary.
• Consults with staff to resolve technical, operational or personnel problems; troubleshoots complex technical problems, develops alternative solutions and makes recommendations for action.