Field Operations Supervisor, Pump Stations

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs. 

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, is responsible for the day to day supervision of the pump stations department that performs inspections and general maintenance on pump stations which include the basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment at all wastewater pump stations. Provides guidance and supervision to subordinate staff members. Ensures jobs performed conform to BJWSA specifications and standards, as well as state, federal and other regulatory agency standards.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Performs various supervisory duties in managing subordinate staff to include training, instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards and guidelines through the proper coordination of activities, allocating personnel appropriately. Performs personnel related functions such as acting on employee concerns, providing recommendations for selection of new employees, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and discharge. 

Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and recommends changes when needed.

Coordinates and supervises the group’s installation of all new equipment such as pumps, motors, panels, instrumentation, etc., and coordinates with outside contractors for removal, repair and reinstallation of the same.

Initiates, receives, reviews, processes and/or transmits a variety of information and reports regularly; such as lab records, maps, property plats, maintenance work orders, electrical schematics, and technical publications or blueprints on lift pump stations and all related equipment, personnel evaluations, timecards, and personnel request forms. 

Coordinates the transportation of crews, materials, tools and heavy equipment required for each project. Communicates with various departments and crews via telephone, person-to-person, radio, fax, email, etc.

Coordinates the location, installation and maintenance of sewer service taps, meter installations, valves, sewer lines, etc. related to sewer pump stations.

Receives, investigates, considers, and responds to customer complaints and concerns in a professional manner. Provides information and technical assistance to the public and customers, both internal and external. Customers includes all departments within the Authority, as well as external parties including engineers, contractors, vendors and customers.

Participates, when possible, as a member of the Design Review Team, and assists in the design and construction of new water distribution and wastewater collections systems. 

Monitors inventory of and requisitions for needed equipment and supplies. Provides recommendations for purchases related to operations and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems. 

Operates related technical equipment to include a backhoe, leveling instruments, ditch witch, dump truck, asphalt cutter, electronic pipe locator, mechanics tools, carpenters tools, etc. 

Ensures BJWSA work zone is set up safely and in compliance with MUTCD standards.

Serves as a member of the emergency stay-behind team.

Performs other duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred vocational/technical school training in construction management and heavy equipment operation. 

Preferred five (5) years of experience dealing with water and sewer activities including construction and repair.

Preferred 3 years’ experience in supervisory or lead position.

Must have knowledge of OSHA and other related regulations. 

Must possess ability to communicate, both orally and in writing.

Requires computer experience in Microsoft Office products with the ability to use software used by BJWSA, and possess keyboarding skills.  

Must complete BJWSA sponsored training in work zone safety, trenching and shoring, arc flash training, crane operations, confined space entry, lockout/tag out, first aid/CPR and bloodborne pathogens or others as required. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:   

Must possess a Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement.  

Must possess and maintain Class "A" Wastewater Collection System License and a Class “A” Water Distribution License. 

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.

Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to subordinates and receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of codes, regulations, policy and procedure manuals, maps, construction drawings, work orders, etc. Requires the ability to prepare routine reports, performance appraisals, records, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with clarity, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in managing a crew; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons from a variety of educational backgrounds using technical terminology as required.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages, decimals, time and weight.  

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office machinery. Requires the ability to operate a variety of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, tools, etc. Must have moderate levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to relate to people in situations involving more than giving or receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with difficult personalities and emergencies. Incumbent may be subject to danger or risk to a slight degree and to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.