What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Utilities Supervisor position at City of Panama City Beach?
This position is responsible for supervising and participating in construction, maintenance, and repair of the city’s underground utilities systems.
- Prioritizes and schedules work assignments; monitors performance to ensure compliance with rules and regulations and to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Coordinates activities with other utility companies.
- Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
- Manages inventory of materials and supplies and places orders as required.
- Monitors work orders through completion.
- Maintains records and prepares reports.
- Ensures compliance with applicable city, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.
- Receives and addresses complaints from the public regarding water and sewer services.
- Performs related duties.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with a minimum of five (5) years of experience or service.
- Possession of a Class I Water Distribution System Operator License issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and a Class A Wastewater Collection Technician certification issued by Florida Water & Pollution Control Operator's Association.
- Ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
- Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection system maintenance principles.
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
- Knowledge of personnel management principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment.
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in prioritizing and planning.
- Skill in the analysis of data and the preparation of reports.
- Skill in interpersonal relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Underground Utilities Superintendent assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include state and federal regulations and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
- The work consists of varied supervisory and construction maintenance duties. The unique nature of each project contributes to the complexity of the position.
- The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the maintenance of the city’s underground utilities operations. Successful performance contributes to the provision of efficient and effective services to customers.
CONTACTS
- Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, and members of the general public.
- Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee frequently lifts heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
- The work is typically performed in a warehouse and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and dangerous gases. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
This position has direct supervision over Underground Utilities Locator, Meters Service Technician, and Utilities Worker.
**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Salary : $26 - $33
