Sanitary Collection Systems Supervisor

The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:

Sanitary Collection Systems Supervisor

The City of Rochester, MN Public Works Department operates and maintains the infrastructure required to convey and treat the City of Rochester's wastewater at the Water Reclamation Plant. Crews work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure wastewater is conveyed from customers home or business connection in the street to the Water Reclamation Plant. Clean, reclaimed water is then discharged to the Zumbro River. Efficient operations of the collection system and treatment plant help make Rochester a leading service provider.

We work together as a TEAM toward the common purpose of protecting our ENVIRONMENT and PUBLIC HEALTH . We promote EFFICIENCY in the pursuit of being good stewards of public funds and in continuously improving our processes. We emphasize SAFETY in our work practices and avoid complacency in our safety efforts. We seek out LEARNING opportunities to broaden our knowledge and we use TEACHING as a means to give back to the industry and our community.
Nature of Work
The Sanitary Collection Systems Supervisor is a supervisory and technical position engaged in the planning, construction, maintenance, and logistics related to the sanitary sewer system. Typical job duties may include, but are not limited to: leading, managing and directing the work of assigned employees; serving as the City's sanitary system subject-matter expert; coordinating the efforts of external consultants and City employees/departments performing sanitary system work through effective communication, budget management, and project planning; and working effectively as part of the Water Reclamation Plant leadership team.

Starting salary $99,041 to $116,519, with advancement to $145,648.
To have your application considered in the first round of reviews, please apply before June 23, 2025. *Lead, manage and direct the work of assigned employees.

• Oversee and coordinate the work for employees assigned to perform operational and maintenance work on the sanitary system.
• Supervise employees through assigning work, evaluating work performance, mutually setting goals and objectives, training, and adhering to rules, regulation and contracts as they pertain to assigned employees.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and orientation processes for new employees.
• Ensure that employee conduct is in compliance with departmental and City policies and procedures. Collaborate with the division manager and human resources to resolve employment issues.
• Conduct regular team meetings to facilitate information sharing, seek employee input, and provide employee training.
• Provide performance management feedback to assigned employees; including developing work performance plans, career development plans and training and mentoring programs.
• Manage the sanitary sewer GIS data collection and work with GIS staff to insure data collection and system updated are completed.
• Manage the sanitary collection system flow monitoring system and programs.

*Serve as the City's sanitary system subject-matter expert.

• Recommend maintenance and repair project programming and phasing, needs assessment, and varying repairs to key decision makers.
• Develop standard operating procedures for employees; train employees on proper procedures when completing sanitary system work.
• Attend meetings related to the sanitary system; provide recommendations and make decisions as appropriate.
• Respond to customer inquiries/complaints regarding the sanitary system.

*Coordinate the efforts of external consultants and City employees/departments performing sanitary system work through effective communication, budget management, and project planning.

• Coordinate interfacing between consultants, sanitary system employees, and engineering division employees as it relates to completing sanitary system work efficiently, accurately, and within budget.
• Work collaboratively with City staff to identify work needs; assign/perform work tasks for the betterment of the sanitary system.
• Manage the operating budget; work with City staff to plan capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate work being performed by consultants and work to minimize consultant fees when appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific field and at least four years of experience in the design or the operations and maintenance of municipal sanitary or storm sewer systems.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered.

Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license

An individual selected for this position who does not possess the additional licensure/certification requirements at the time of hire must achieve these requirements within the specified timelines below as a condition of continued employment.

Within one year of hire

• Minnesota Class C Sewer System Operator licensure

Within four years of hire

• Minnesota Class A Sewer System Operator licensure

Desirable Qualifications
Proficiency in the use of GraniteXP and Elements maintenance software
Proficiency with NASSCO standards
Experience conducting safety training
Experience with Infiltration and Inflow reduction programs
Licensure as a Professional Engineer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: sanitary sewer systems and varying components; assessing piping and structure conditions and estimating time/cost to correct defects; occupational safety and health standards, rules, and regulations; and principles of supervision, budget and human resources.

Skill in: directing and coordinating multiple work activities simultaneously; oral and written communication; public relations and conflict management; independent problem solving; developing and maintaining positive working relationships; effectively teaching, leading and directing the work of others; organizing projects and schedules; presenting complex material in an understandable manner; and interpreting rules and regulations.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide cross-section of people; exercise discretion and make effective decisions; prepare and maintain reports; use Microsoft office products including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access and Geographical Information System (GIS) programs; organize and establish priorities; develop procedures and programs; effectively communicate orally and in writing; provide responsive and tactful customer service; and supervise, motivate, and train employees.

*THIS POSITION MAY BE COVERED BY THE CITY'S RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM (based on job assignment)
Employees in this position are required to use respiratory equipment and the City of Rochester will conform to all State and Federal requirements in administering this program.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position:

When performing office work, the job is described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

When performing field work , the job is described as Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Frequent demands: standing and sitting
Occasional demands: walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, and foot controls.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
When performing office work :
NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)

When performing field work :
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Walk on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (respirator, mask, earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Potential exposure to infectious diseases
May need to enter confined spaces