What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Meter Technician Supervisor position at City of Renton?
The City of Renton is recruiting for a Water Meter Technician Supervisor to join our Public Works team. The Water Meter Technician Supervisor will oversee the work planning and performance for a dedicated team of Water Meter Technicians and System Specialists. You will be responsible for the seamless installation, maintenance, and repair of water meters and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) systems. Beyond technical oversight, you will serve as a coach and mentor - developing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to support the City's mission and goals.
FUNCTIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact cmoore@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:
- Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
- VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
- Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
- State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment
FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, organize, and supervise the water metering functions for the City.
- Provide technical and policy information to the public, contractors, and government agencies; meet with customers and complainants to resolve issues and maintain positive relationships.
- Perform and oversee specialized technical duties related to the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of City water meters and AMI components.
- Estimate materials, time, and personnel required to complete work projects, and develop schedules, including alternate schedules in case of inclement weather conditions.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports related to projects, job status, work activities, AMI performance and productivity.
- Assist in the development of area budgets; monitor, and control materials purchases and expenditures; evaluate and determine required work projects, equipment and materials with approval from the section Manager.
- Plan, direct and coordinate the excavation and trenching related to water meter installation and repairs ensuring proper grade and restoration. Coordinate with Utility Billing on account investigations, meter discrepancies, and water turn-ons and turn-offs.
- Direct and participate in the installation, testing, repair, and replacement of water meters to ensure accuracy; disinfect water lines in accordance with regulations. Inspect new water meters and related equipment to ensure proper installation, operation, and compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
- Supervise the installation, maintenance, and repair of valves; supervise and assist with the repair of leaks related to water meters and tailpieces.
- Troubleshoot and repair Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) communication issues; monitor system performance and make corrective actions to maintain accurate meter data.
- Conduct analysis, notification and monitoring of major water leaks and assist customers with troubleshooting high consumption issues and provide technical assistance to larger or complex facilities.
- Schedule safety and other training sessions; inspect job sites for safety compliance and proper work practices; ensure proper cleanup and restoration of job sites.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements related to water metering, AMI systems, and water utility operations.
- Coordinate with AMI systems and product support, third party vendors, and contractors for warranty work, network upgrades, and software patches.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies on maintenance vehicles; ensure vehicles, tools and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, proper working condition; and are properly secured.
- Perform traffic control duties for co-workers, other City departments, and contractors as assigned.
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools and specialized equipment used in water maintenance, construction and grounds keeping
- Test water systems to ensure proper and adequate water flow for fire prevention purposes and insurance qualification.
- Locate, update and correct records, and diagrams of water mains, meters and valve locations
- Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
- Coordinate the hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
- Assist in the development and communication of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
- Train staff, set specific and measurable standards and goals.
- Evaluate the Water Meter function to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and assist with resolution of work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
- Comply with and administer City policies.
- Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
- Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
- Make recommendations regarding discipline or termination.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience in water maintenance, water distribution, and or water metering services.
- One-year supervisory or lead experience or demonstrated leadership experience (guiding, influencing, role modeling).
- Valid Water Distribution Manager II Certificate.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid Flagging Certificate or ability to obtain within six months.
- First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within six months.
- Certification in asbestos pipe repair or ability to obtain within six months.
- Certificate in confined space entry or ability to obtain within six months.
- Certificate in competent person training or ability to obtain within six months.
- Successful passing of a required background check and driving record check.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
- Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Communicate with City employees and residents.
- Lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
- Lift heavy objects in awkward and confined spaces, using proper lifting and rigging techniques.
- Climb and work from ladders, climb stairs.
- Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions (and indoors in an office environment occasionally).
- Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
- Work is performed within the right of way, and in high traffic conditions.
- May be required to participate in a standby or on-call rotation.
- Noise level out in the field is moderately loud. Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
- Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
- Night meetings may be required.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact cmoore@rentonwa.gov at least 2 days prior to the need.
Selection Procedure:
The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.
Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Salary : $92,724 - $112,920