JOB: Utilities Field Operations Superintendent (City of Grand Rapids)

Utilities Field Operations Superintendent

City of Grand Rapids, MI

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to execute policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the utilities field operation, including water distribution system, customer metering, and sanitary and storm collection systems. Provides managerial support of major projects or operations involving work crews, contractors, and professional and technical support staff. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• • Plans,organizesand directs the work of subordinate professional, clerical and technical support employees; assigns work and priorities
  • Interviews, trains, counsels and evaluates employees; resolves personnel issues
  • Sets performance standards and measures outcomes
  • Reviews work force needs and structure, recommends staffing level requirements and reorganization plans
  • Conducts research, analyzes data, formulates conclusions, and responds or acts dutifully.
  • Monitors cyclical reports on goals being achieved using self-defined metrics; evaluates,develops and implements processes and procedures based upon metrics for optimal service delivery and policy development
  • Directs development and implementation of safety programs; assures proper health, safety and environmental standards are taught,applied and practiced
  • Ensures infrastructure maintenance activities comply with state and federal water quality guidelines and standards
  • Compiles annual operating budgets for Utility Field Operations group and administers and controls the expenditure of budgeted funds and assists in the preparation of the annual budget
  • Directs purchases of department supplies,equipment and services; monitors purchasing and billing practices
  • Prepares specifications on new equipment and supplies
  • Coordinates the preparation of bids (RFPs) for solicitation; reviews, approves and recommends award of various contracts,advertisements and bidding documents; administers contracts
  • Represents the Water System in public forums and intergovernmental activities as assigned, and assists with public relations activities
  • Directs emergency repair operations through subordinate supervisors or obtains and supervises consultant/contractor services 
  • Responds to a wide array of service emergencies 24/7 (at all hours of the day and night) and to insure that response activities support the safe drinking water act
  • Oversees multiple supervisors for Utility Field Operations and reports out on metrics involving field work
  • Engages other divisions and departments for purposes of sharing and gathering information about field work repairs or planned work in the field
  • Performs related work as required

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field

 --AND--

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and high level professional experience in a public works field, water distribution system, and/or customer metering management, sanitary sewer or storm water collections operations and maintenance, or varied maintenance or construction work in underground utilities with demonstrated knowledge of equipment operations

--OR--

• • Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• State of Michigan Stormwater Operator Certification
• FEMA Emergency Management Institute NIMS certificates
• State of Michigan S-1 Waterworks System Operator license
• LEAN Training
• NASSCO Certification

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