Job Description

Job Location City of Wheeling - WHEELING, WV 26003

WPCD COLLECTION SUPERVISOR

Definition: Under general direction of the WPCD Superintendent, oversee the maintenance and operation of the City’s wastewater collection system.

Essential Functions: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

Tasks:

Plans, directs, coordinates, and controls the activities of the Collections Division staff including payroll, recommendations for hiring, assigning, and reviewing work, performance evaluation, scheduling leave, and providing daily work instruction. Assists in the preparation of and monitors the Division budget. Oversees purchasing of equipment and supplies, inventory control and accounting procedures. Assures that services delivered by staff meet quality and timeliness standards. Plans for the addition of new services and/or the expansion of unit functions. Attends staff and other meetings as required.

Assigns work for multiple workers of crews. Monitors crews and projects throughout the day. Inspects work sites before, during, and after completion to ensure satisfactory completion and the adherence of staff to safe work practices. Receives, researches, and responds to complaints and recommends corrective action. Exercises initiative and independent judgment in resolving operational problems and policy matters that may arise.

Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives. Establishes schedules and methods for work to be performed. Implements policies and procedures. Prepares cost estimates for supplies, materials, and equipment. Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities. Recommends improvements and modifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair and maintenance of wastewater collections systems.
• Knowledge of techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.
• Knowledge of occupational standard safety precautions.
• Knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of effective supervision and management.
• Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of various wastewater collection system maintenance related equipment.
• Skill in reviewing work priorities, project schedules, and current work activities to ensure compliance with department standards, objectives, and policies.
• Skill in the uses of a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps and blueprints for wastewater collection systems.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing, through subordinate staff, the efficient and effective delivery of service.
• Skill in maintaining records.
• Skill in operating assigned office computers/software.
• Skill in modeling professional behaviors and attitudes for subordinate staff.
• Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Skill in the application of communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, subordinates, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Skill in identifying and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive and important information while using diplomacy and tact.
• Skill in analyzing problems, identifying realistic, feasible solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and contributing to a consensus which can be implemented.

Materials and Equipment:

Computer Wheeling City Code City Policy Documents

Automobile Division Budget Standard Office Equipment

Maintenance Equipment Maintenance Hand Tools

Mental and Physical Abilities: Mental work efforts involve application of oral and written instructions requiring routine decisions about method of completion of tasks and assuming responsibility which may impact the City’s wastewater collections system. Physical requirements include the ability to sit for extended periods of time while performing administrative duties, ability to stand while inspecting construction projects, ability to walk on uneven surfaces, ability to climb ladders and stairs, ability to work in confined spaces and the ability to move moderate (25-50 lbs.) materials on occasion.

Working Conditions: Work involves normal office environment with frequent exposure to inclement weather, safety hazards, confined spaces, traffic, and heavy equipment when inspecting wastewater collection system work. May be required to carry a pager and be on (24) hour call.

Qualifications

Qualifications: High School diploma and five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in a wastewater treatment plant, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills and other characteristics may be substituted for the above qualifications. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Certifications as determined by Federal, State and Division regulations may be required by area of assignment.

FLSA Status: Exempt