Maintenance and Operations Crew Supervisor, Senior

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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Crew Supervisor, Senior to supervise the Maintenance and Operations Crew for the City of Richmond - Floodwall unit. This position directs work and supervises work crews engaged in performing routine maintenance. Incumbents supervise the work of assigned crews (typically at the level of Maintenance Specialists and Equipment Operators) and perform the most advanced work of those supervised. Work may include: directing workflow and developing schedules; maintaining records; investigating and resolving citizen concerns and complaints; participating in long-range planning; making decisions about equipment, materials, and supply usage; managing inventory; and coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other service providers. Additionally, the incumbent will supervise staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, assigning and monitoring work, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. As assigned, incumbents may also serve as a working supervisor/lead worker.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Plan work schedules, coordinate and oversee projects and services
• Report directly to a superintendent and perform routine administrative duties
• Approve crew's work schedule and leave approval
• Work with the superintendent on preparing ACOE annual reports
• Resolve complaints with coworkers, conduct performance evaluations and make disciplinary decisions
• Review and approve completed work orders and close work orders currently in the CCMS system
• Participate in long-range planning
• Conduct pre- and post-inspection on key components of the floodwall for flooding
• Make decisions on equipment, materials and supply and inventory usage
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors and other services

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four years of experience in the assigned area
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role
• Computer skills in Word, Excel and maintenance management programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Generators
• Mechanics
• Knowledge in small engine repairs
• Hydraulic Machinery Operations
• Local codes for assigned trade
• Supervising practices
• Maintenance procedures and practices
• Maintenance equipment and tools
• "Miss Utility" laws and rules
• Safety rules and regulations; OSHA laws and rules
• City of Richmond rules and standards
• Traffic control
• Service repairs
• Fire alarms and sprinkler systems
• Grading leaks
• American Water Works Association (AWWA) industry standards, if area of focus
• Valves, hydrants, blow offs, meters, bypasses, and services, if area of focus
• Pressure zones
• Computer programs such Microsoft Office Suite
• Electronic databases and related software applications or systems
• Completing forms

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Effective oral/written communication
• Customer service
• Report writing
• Reading comprehension
• Drafting/drawing
• Recordkeeping
• Water pipeline repairs
• Operating valves and hydrants
• Leadership
• Training

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Operate equipment and tools related to assignment
• Establish goals and objectives
• Organize and coordinate
• Problem-solve

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, talk, see, hear, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, feel; and occasionally crawl, push, and pull. The working conditions may include frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions and hazardous materials; occasional exposure to atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, travel outside the organization's location, and environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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