Water Systems Supervisor - Wastewater

About the Role

The City of Fort Worth Water Department / Field Operations Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill positions for Water Systems Supervisor in the Field Operations - Wastewater Collection System. Field Operations is a 24/7 operation, playing a vital role in maintaining the city's infrastructure and ensuring essential services are delivered to Fort Worth and surrounding customers.

This position is a first responder in severe weather conditions/emergencies which will be subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule. This role requires proactive and dependable individuals who can quickly adapt to changing conditions and respond efficiently to urgent situations, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of the wastewater collection systems, maintaining the success of our operations team and the satisfaction of our customers during critical times.

The ideal candidates will have a strong technical background in water distribution systems and a proven ability to lead and manage a team. The incumbent will be proactive in addressing issues, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel in responding to challenges requiring quick thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment
• Inspects the maintenance, installation, and repair of collection and distribution system and equipment; inspects work in progress; provides advice and assistance to maintenance staff as necessary
• Identify organizational resource needs including the need for contractors for new construction and rehabilitation, scheduling, and managing emergency events (SSO, bypass, emergency main repair/replacement, and main breaks)
• Investigate, create, assign, and follow up on work orders; ensure compliance with business section's goals; assist in inspecting maintenance, construction, repair, and operational activities
• Coordinate Field Operations activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to supervisory and management staff; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence, respond to and resolve public inquiries and complaints
• Assist in establishing schedules and methods for providing construction, maintenance, and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with management, and allocate resources accordingly
• Maintain accurate records; prepare daily and administrative reports pertaining to policy and procedures of Field Operations and inspect maintenance, construction, repair, and operational activities; conduct on-site changes to specifications as necessary
• Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints; confers with customers regarding problems; and assists as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in water utility field construction, maintenance, repair, or operational activities, including lead supervisory experience
• Currently in possession of TCEQ Wastewater Collections II License is required
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and be on-call to respond to emergencies during off hours
• Possession of a valid Texas Driver's license
• Must be able to pass a physical, drug screen, and a background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with water utility
• Two (2) years of previous supervisory work experience
• Extensive experience working with the public
• Previous experience working with a large municipal utility
• Experience using GIS or other mapping software
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and contracts

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $29.43 - $38.25/hr
• Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Field Operations is a 24/7 operation, and weekend and after-hours work may be required
• Subject to work after hours, emergency call back hours, nights, weekends, holidays and will participate in an on-call rotation schedule

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects
• Working in extreme weather
• Depending on the assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils, and workspace restrictions