Sewer Construction/Maintenance Supervisor - Jefferson County

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

07/14/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 24

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Jefferson County is seeking a Sewer Construction/Maintenance Supervisor. This role is responsible for directing and planning the administrative activities for the operation, construction, repair, and maintenance of Jefferson County sewer collection systems. Individuals in this job class consult with design engineers and others regarding system improvements and repairs, and participate in long range project planning (e.g., sewer improvement projects). Sewer Construction/Maintenance Supervisors often direct and coordinate the maintenance of sewer lines, field surveys for preliminary engineering studies, and/or the construction and installation of new sewer lines and systems. Work is reviewed through periodic inspections, reports, and documentation of completed projects.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

Jefferson County - $28.44 - $44.12 USD Hourly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Experience supervising personnel involved in the construction and/or maintenance of sanitary sewer collection systems.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document daily activities and manage workorders (e.g., Cityworks, Procore, ACCELA, Infor, Sims, Mission, etc.).

• Experience reading/interpreting sanitary sewer plans/maps and specifications, including federal and state environmental regulations.

• Experience inspecting sewer lines and other associated equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, manholes, etc.) to identify defects and determine appropriate repair or maintenance methods.

• Experience resolving complaints from various individuals (e.g., property owners, contractors).

• Driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by Jefferson County when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Possession of an Alabama Department of Environmental Management Wastewater 1C Certification (ADEM WW1C).

• Work experience coordinating with engineers during pre-construction for drawing review services and during construction to provide modification recommendations.

• Work experience performing land surveying or construction staking for municipal infrastructure projects.

• Experience calculating overflow volumes, pipe grades, and/or area and volume calculations for construction materials.

• Experience supervising four or more construction engineering inspectors (CEI) overseeing sanitary sewer construction.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

• Determines resources needed and makes arrangements for work to be conducted by meeting with subordinate supervisors, providing general instruction, coordinating/meeting with contractors and other parties as needed to ensure adequate resources and supplies are available to perform work tasks.

• Monitors, oversees, and/or inspects the work of crews involved with construction, installation, maintenance, and repair activities related to Sanitary Sewers.

• Coordinates and monitors field work of external contractors participating in construction/repair activities on residential and commercial sewer lines, pump stations, and other sewer system equipment.

• Ensures regular and routine maintenance of equipment and sanitary sewer facilities through inspections and communication with the maintenance department.

• Performs administrative duties such as collecting and reviewing information, writing reports and researching equipment in order to maintain compliance with federal, state and county guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job occasionally involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as regular field visits to outdoor construction/maintenance worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at ... or phone at ... (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.