Job Description

Salary Range: $64,893 - $104,479 Salary Grade: 21 FLSA Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to assist in managing the operations and activities of a large-scale Watershed Mngt. Construction District responsible for maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.

Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventive upkeep; and updates maintenance program work practices, schedules and related procedures in the CMMS.

Manages database of incoming and completed work orders and analyzes work orders by size, urgency, skill set, location, complexity, and available manpower.

Develops and maintains a queue of prioritized field-ready work orders and prepares weekly and bi-weekly schedules based on available labor forecasts.

Creates detailed work plans that describe scope of work, parts and materials to be used, define number and type of crafts/skills needed, completion timeline, permits and clearances, etc.

Researches and anticipates additional needs for the work plan, including but not limited to a job hazard assessment, safety plan, as-built drawings and other information necessary to safely, effectively and efficiently engage the work plan; and oversees material usage and costs.

Assists operations teams by issuing work orders in a sequential flow to individual technicians or work teams; and distributes and communicates workflow processes documenting project plan, schedule, and execution.

Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on project status, parameters, and problem resolution and develops, documents, and maintains standard operating procedures associated with maintenance jobs.

Confers with purchasing, warehouse, engineering, and other personnel to exchange information regarding inventories, schedules, scope of work, and related issues.

Collaborates with system administrators and technical personnel to ensure technology and databases support the department's work and infrastructure management needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required; eight years of experience in constructions and maintenance of distribution and/or collection systems, with three years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver's license; and must obtain a Wastewater Collection System Operator or Water Distribution Operator license within one year of employment.