Utilities Field Operations Superintendent

The purpose of this job is to execute policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the utilities field operation, including water distribution system, customer metering, and sanitary and storm collection systems. Provides managerial support of major projects or operations involving work crews, contractors, and professional and technical support staff.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, organizes and directs the work of subordinate professional, clerical and technical support employees; assigns work and prioritiesInterviews, trains, counsels and evaluates employees; resolves personnel issuesSets performance standards and measures outcomesReviews workforce needs and structure, recommends staffing level requirements and reorganization plansConducts research, analyzes data, formulates conclusions, and responds or acts dutifullyMonitors cyclical reports on goals being achieved using self-defined metrics; evaluates, develops and implements processes and procedures based upon metrics for optimal service delivery and policy developmentDirects development and implementation of safety programs; assures proper health, safety and environmental standards are taught, applied and practicedEnsures infrastructure maintenance activities comply with state and federal water quality guidelines and standardsCompiles annual operating budgets for Utility Field Operations group and administers and controls the expenditure of budgeted funds and assists in the preparation of the annual budgetDirects purchases of department supplies, equipment and services; monitors purchasing and billing practicesPrepares specifications on new equipment and suppliesCoordinates the preparation of bids (RFPs) for solicitation; reviews, approves and recommends award of various contracts, advertisements and bidding documents; administers contractsRepresents the Water System in public forums and intergovernmental activities as assigned, and assists with public relations activitiesDirects emergency repair operations through subordinate supervisors or obtains and supervises consultant/contractor servicesResponds to a wide array of service emergencies 24/7 (at all hours of the day and night) and to insure that response activities support the safe drinking water actOversees multiple supervisors for Utility Field Operations and reports out on metrics involving field workEngages other divisions and departments for purposes of sharing and gathering information about field work repairs or planned work in the fieldPerforms related work as requiredRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related fieldFive (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and high level professional experience in a public works field, water distribution system, and/or customer metering management, sanitary sewer or storm water collections operations and maintenance, or varied maintenance or construction work in underground utilities with demonstrated knowledge of equipment operationsAny equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilitiesRequired Licenses or CertificationsState of Michigan Stormwater Operator CertificationFEMA Emergency Management Institute NIMS certificatesState of Michigan S-1 Waterworks System Operator licenseLEAN TrainingNASSCO CertificationWe OfferMedical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 16% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings AccountVoluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan optionsTwelve Paid HolidaysPaid Vacation and Sick TimePaid Parking (if applicable)Employee Home Ownership IncentiveTuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program with free mental health counselingComprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentiveEmployee Discounts and PerksThe City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.J-18808-Ljbffr