Drainage Operations and Maintenance Supervisor (Open Waterways)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus (6) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction, including (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment and (2) years of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy.

Physical Requirements:

• Talking; use of vision and hearing; frequent standing; sitting; walking; driving; good vision, dexterity, and mobility; able to lift and carry up to ninety (90) pounds; available to work long hours; and occasionally perform manual labor.

Notes to Applicants

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
This position is the Drainage and Operations Maintenance ( DOM ) Supervisor in Open Waterways and primary duties include the following:

• Manages the day-to-day operations for the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's storm water drainage systems to reduce flooding, repair erosion, and improve the quality of storm water.
• Reviews proposed design/construction plans and specifications with engineers and provides technical expertise to planned construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Coordinates with the appropriate project personnel and provides feedback regarding operations, materials, equipment, and personnel. Develops work-site plans for significant construction and maintenance activities.
• Oversees and manages the inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure an adequate quantity is available for planned work.
• Conducts independent inspections of projects for quality control and ensures work standards adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures. Reviews work priorities, schedules, and assignments

ESSENTIAL STATUS :
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :
This position requires you have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE :
Must have a valid Texas Commercial Driver License. To be considered for employment in this position applicants must comply with Department of Transportation Federal Regulations and the City of Austin Drug Policy. Job offer will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test and thereafter, comply with the Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing rules as outlined by the City of Austin Alcohol and Drug Policy for Driver's of Commercial Motor Vehicles.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

EDUCATION :
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume is required. A cover letter is optional. They will not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. "See Resume" is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in combined management related to reading and interpreting engineering plans, planning/performing construction or maintenance of creek channels, borrow ditches, and stabilization of creek/channel banks for a municipality.
• Extensive experience communicating with citizens, contractors, subordinate staff, and management.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of competency in communicating verbally, public speaking, writing memos, and emails according to the audience.
• Extensive experience working with a commercial driver's license (Class A preferred) and operating/managing heavy equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office, specifically creating and editing in MS Word, Excel, Power point, and knowledge using MS Outlook e-mail and Calendar.
• Texas Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) A preferred

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Assigns and coordinates work crews in performing planned construction and maintenance work on pipelines, storm drain concrete, tunnel inlet facilities, creek side inlets, and detention and water quality ponds to produce a finished product to required standards.

Ensures traffic control is set up in construction zones.

Ensures drainage right of way, as generated by customer services requests ( CSE ).

Monitors daily work sheets, vehicle inspection sheets, and vehicle accidents.

Ensures work and safety standards are being maintained and schedules are being met.

Investigates and responds to citizen complaints.

Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained as necessary.

Writes routine correspondence and communicates as needed with employees, other divisions, and departments.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the provisions in the Texas Motor Vehicle Code relating to the operation of motorized equipment on public streets and highways.
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( TMUTCD ) provisions.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, equipment, and materials used in the construction and maintenance of storm drain operations.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of process mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, slide gates, and supervisory control and data acquisitions ( SCADA ) systems.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to operate all types of light and heavy motorized equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Ability to use a surveyor's level to set and maintain elevation grades on project sites.
• Ability to calculate math areas and volumes and prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.