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CITY OF FORT WAYNE Superintendent - Construction - Distribution, Collection, and Stormwater in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Code:2023195 Posted On:Friday, 19th May 2023 Category:Regular Full Time Department:CU Field Operations Shift:7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. may vary, on call 24 hours a day Location:Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street Pay Rate:$81,664.00 to $112,696.00 Annually

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the direction of the Chief Superintendent of Maintenance, the incumbent plans, coordinates and directs the administration, construction, maintenance, repair, of City Utilities water distribution, sewer collection, and stormwater collection systems by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City and Utility's safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Manages and directs City Utilities construction staff and activities in the administration, installation, repair, and replacement activities of the water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and storm water collection systems;
  • Manages and directs special equipment and projects (i.e. hydro excavating, direction drilling, service replacement)
  • Manages supervisors and program managers overseeing the water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and stormwater collection systems construction and restoration programs;
  • Manages inventory storekeepers;
  • Manages materials, personnel and equipment requisitioning and the updating and analysis of departmental data including plans, records, reports, inventory, and work order management system;
  • Assist in developing annual goals for the construction activities;
  • Gives input on how to implement the Utilities prioritization and projects that the point person from engineering provides
  • Ensures that operations managers and construction staff work with engineering's project manager to give input on design and jointly build schedules and budgets for projects prior to construction starting. Ensures that Project Management Information System (PMIS) will be utilized for documenting budget and schedule on construction projects.
  • Ensure that operations projects have engineering project manager and construction manager input during construction. Ensure that there are follow up meeting to discuss what could be done next time to improve and lessons learned.
  • Manages Building Maintenance and Capital improvements for buildings
  • Responsible for implementation of plans, efficiency improvements, and productivity through use of assets and FTEs, processes, and workforce utilization;
  • Manages fleet maintenance for construction fleet and assist with annual fleet budgeting;
  • Work with public information officer in providing information for news releases.
  • Work with property owners and managers with concerns and complaints
  • Keeps abreast with relative technological advances;
  • Prepares and or approves operating reports, construction budgets, payroll, and work orders, etc.;
  • Participates in capital budget, general rate case, and long-term planning meetings as necessary;
  • Participates in short- and long-range City Utilities planning for services extension, improvement or repair and cost management;
  • Assist with development of departmental policies;
  • Implements and administers all City, division and departmental policies;
  • Oversees proper training of staff in necessary skills, safety policies and departmental guidelines;
  • Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel;
  • On-call 24 hours a day for emergencies.

PE FORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent's responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate supervisors and managers who supervise employees in the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Maintenance Departments. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; compensating and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises and coordinates the activities of multiple groups, as well as manages contracts with outside vendors and contractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A combination of work experience (Minimum of 10 years) or a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Construction, Management, or Environmental Sciences preferred. Experience should include 8 or more years of management in public utility water distribution, sewer collection system, or Industrial Operations. Experience in industrial operations with 5 Why, Lean Manufacturing, 5s, Kaizen, TPM, Project Management, Cross-Silo Leadership, Proven Record of Delivering Programs, and team concept a plus.

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND/OR ABILITIES

  • Effective oral and written communication skills conducive to managing a large public Utility department and supervising others;
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Word and Excel;
  • Experience in creating reports and spreadsheets;
  • Knowledge of GPS technology;
  • Broad knowledge of water distribution and sewer and stormwater collection system principles and practices, applying advanced theories, methodology and new developments;
  • Ability to pass post-offer physical

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Incumbent possesses ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, write reports, provide business correspondence, and produce and interpret procedure manuals. Incumbent demonstrates the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, news media, customers, and the general public; handle complaints and problems tactfully. Incumbent possesses the oral and written communication skills conducive to manage a large public utility and supervising others.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to inter

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