Water Utility Public Works General Supervisor

About the role

This position involves the planning, organization, and direction of large field operations through lower-level supervisors. It includes managing and coordinating daily operations of assigned organizational units and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily operations of assigned organizational units and staff.
• Establish work priorities and standards and coordinate overall scheduling and allocation of resources.
• Review project results and determine effectiveness of work procedures, assignments and schedules.
• Recommend and implement new procedures, policies and standards for better utilization of equipment and employees.
• Review safety procedures and implement changes as necessary.
• Oversee the development and implementation of safety training.
• Perform long and short-range planning.
• Prepare budgetary requests and justification.
• Represent the unit before public and administrative boards, as necessary.
• Participate in the general development and implementation of overall agency policies, procedures, and operating practices.
• Hire, train, assign, evaluate and discipline assigned workers, both directly and through lower-level supervisors.
• Respond or assist lower-level supervisors in responding to employee grievances and concerns.
• Respond to and investigate complaints by the public or internal customers regarding the workforce.
• Direct the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system to ensure a potable, sufficient and reliable water supply to the public and for fire protection.
• Supervise the installation and repair of water main extensions, replacement mains, valves, water service laterals, curb stop boxes, fire hydrants, manholes, valve boxes, and replacement of lead services.
• Supervise thawing of water service laterals and coordinate unidirectional and conventional flushing.
• Supervise ditch repair, reseeding of terraces, temporary and permanent street repair, and replacement of curbs, sidewalks and driveway aprons.
• Supervise grounds maintenance at all Water Utility properties.
• Cookordination the work of the section with other Water Utility sections, City departments and contractors.
• Authorize purchases and maintain an adequate inventory of all materials for section activities.
• Oversee the distribution system preventive maintenance program.
• Prepare time and material estimates.
• Estimate costs for property owners and contractors for installation of water services, lowering of water mains, installation of new hydrants and moving hydrants.
• Respond to inquiries from the general public and contractors regarding Water Utility policies and procedures and interpret Public Service Commission rules and regulations.
• Supervise the staff responsible for the location of underground water distribution and utility systems (through Diggers Hotline) for contractors, other utilities and property owners.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

Three (3) years of supervisory experience involving the supervision of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labor and equipment operations in areas directly related to the duties of the position similar to that gained as a Public Works General Foreperson. -AND- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. -OR- Four (4) additional years of related advanced level maintenance or directly related leadership experience over public works maintenance crews.

Post-high school coursework in maintenance/repair activities. Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Principles, techniques, methods, equipment, tools and materials commonly used in the area of responsibility. Computer software applicable to the duties of the position. Staffing requirements and efficient utilization of equipment and staff resources. Safety hazards of the work and methods of promoting a safe work environment. Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management. AND Two (2) years of experience in applying the following: Budgeting and program administration principles and practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) years of supervisory experience involving the supervision of unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled labor and equipment operations in areas directly related to the duties of the position similar to that gained as a Public Works General Foreperson. -AND- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. -OR- Four (4) additional years of related advanced level maintenance or directly related leadership experience over public works maintenance crews.

Post-high school coursework in maintenance/repair activities. Four (4) years of experience in applying the following: Principles, techniques, methods, equipment, tools and materials commonly used in the area of responsibility. Computer software applicable to the duties of the position. Staffing requirements and efficient utilization of equipment and staff resources. Safety hazards of the work and methods of promoting a safe work environment. Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management. AND Two (2) years of experience in applying the following: Budgeting and program administration principles and practices.

Skills

Knowledge, skills and abilities gained through the following: Principles, techniques, methods, equipment, tools and materials commonly used in the area of responsibility. Computer software applicable to the duties of the position. Staffing requirements and efficient utilization of equipment and staff resources. Safety hazards of the work and methods of promoting a safe work environment. Full range of supervisory principles and practices, labor relations and personnel management. Budgeting and program administration principles and practices.

Benefits

The City of Madison offers a competitive benefits package, including a generous leave package, a variety of insurance options, and non-traditional benefits such as optional pet insurance, a bus pass for all employees, and the possibility of flexible work schedules.

Pay

The City of Madison strives to pay competitive wages. View the current salary schedules for pay for all classifications. Employees receive increases based on tenure with the City.

Schedule

A brief summary of benefits is listed below. Please visit our website for more information.

• Vacation is earned upon starting employment and can be used after completion of probation.
• The general vacation schedule is as follows:
  • 0-3 years: 10 work days of vacation
  • After 3 years: 12-1/2 days
  • After 7 years: 15 days
  • After 11 years: 17-1/2 days
  • After 15 years: 20 days
  • After 19 years: 25 days
  • After 27 years: 27 days
• Employees earn 3.5 personal days in addition to vacation.
• Employees receive eight official paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day), as well as 3 paid leave days (the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
• Employees also earn 13 sick days annually that may accrue to a total of 150 days.

Retirement

The City of Madison participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System through the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

Insurance

The City of Madison offers a variety of optional insurance programs including: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Continuation Insurance (for short and long-term disability), and Long Term Care Insurance.

Other Benefits

The City offers numerous other benefits and programs for employees, including: 457(b) deferred compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Bus Pass on Madison Metro, Flexible Work Schedules, and Employer-paid Training.