This is water conveyance systems work directing, through subordinate supervisors, either the repair and maintenance activities for the water distribution system, or a comprehensive maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring program in the area of water pumping systems. An employee in this class functions as a senior technical expert in the area of specialization, as an assistant to a Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent, and is responsible for directing subordinate supervisors overseeing the water distribution system, the emergency response system, or an area of the water pumping system. Contact with departmental personnel, contractors, public utilities and the general public to coordinate a major phase of conveyance operations is a significant aspect of the work.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

1. An employee in this class must direct, through subordinate supervisors, repair and maintenance activities in a major area of the City's water conveyance system.
2. The positions must be located in the Water Department.
3. The employees in this class report to a Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent.

Distribution Only

• Plans, assigns and supervises, through subordinate supervisors, the work of a staff engaged in either the inspection, repair, monitoring and maintenance of water distribution and transmission appurtenant systems and equipment; establishes work standards and reviews work performance to ensure proper productivity; develops policies and procedures for the program; develops and directs implementation of preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for response to emergency situations.
• Confers with departmental personnel, public utility officials and contractors to obtain assistance, easements and clearances necessary for repair and maintenance of the water conveyance system.
• Provides technical guidance to subordinate supervisors in the areas of field hydraulics, the operation of major valves, repair of large complex pipe configurations, site management, and use of specialty equipment.
• Provides direction during emergencies to field supervision on scheduling, equipment, personnel and contract services; reviews water main shut downs under extreme situations; responds to multiple alarm fire sites to direct staff managing water supplies; responds to media inquiries; authorizes assignment of additional personnel at emergency work sites.

Pumping Only

• Plans, assigns and reviews, through subordinate supervisors, the work of a large staff engaged in the maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring of electrically and mechanically operated pumps, auxiliary equipment and other types of equipment and in the maintenance of grounds areas; directs pumping activities through subordinate supervisors responsible for the maintenance of various conveyance system and high pressure fire service pumping stations.
• Coordinates the maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring activities of the City's pumping system by analyzing production reports, if required by assignment; develops and implements procedures to meet emergency and unusual production demands; directs through subordinate supervisors the maintenance of motorized transmission valves, pumping and auxiliary equipment at elevated and underground storage and intake facilities, and electrolysis equipment; directs through subordinate supervisors or contractors the maintenance of grounds surrounding pumping stations and storage and intake facilities; directs and implements a computerized record keeping system; analyzes pumping system equipment through computerized data; confers with departmental computer programming experts to develop new record keeping programs.
• Determines need for contracted services; establishes requirements for contracted work; coordinates contractors' work with staff; inspects contractors' work in progress; ensures completed work meets requirements; ensures billing for contracted work is accurate. Both Specialties
• Tours field work sites to observe work in progress and to provide technical direction; inspects emergency and large complex construction work and may personally direct field activities to ensure that established methods and techniques are adhered to and that federal and state regulations are met.
• Receives preliminary budget requests from subordinate supervisors; prepares composite budget request and submits it to superior; receives and approves purchase requisitions and petty cash requests from subordinate supervisors; monitors unit inventory to ensure efficient use of materials and supplies.
• Interviews and makes recommendations on the selection of new employees; initiates and conducts safety and training seminars to improve employee skill levels; attends disciplinary hearings and determines disciplinary action.
• Reviews and develops modifications in the maintenance and production of record keeping systems; reviews pumping equipment efficiency and availability levels through current and historical data analyses; reviews and analyzes a variety of maintenance and production reports from subordinate crew chiefs to determine achievement of efficiency objectives; submits periodic maintenance and production reports for supervisory review.
• Performs related work a required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Distribution Only
• the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution and transmission piping systems and equipment.
• the principles and practices of industrial hygiene and safety as they relate to the repair and maintenance of water conveyance systems.
• the principles and practices of site management and traffic control.
• the principles of hydraulics as applied to the flow and control of water inventory maintenance and control principles.

Pumping Only

• the principles and practices of pumping operations and maintenance.
• the relevant aspects of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles as required in the operation and maintenance of a large pumping station.
• the principles governing the operation, testing and maintenance of potable water, raw water and high pressure fire service pumping equipment.

Both Specialties

• supervisory methods and techniques required to direct a large staff of clerical, supervisory and field personnel.
• administrative principles and practices which include the preparation of the budget and monitoring of budget expenditures.
• methods and techniques of performance assessment and continuous improvement.
• the policies and techniques of procurement practices.
• inventory maintenance and control principles.
• computer application and program modification as they relate to the maintenance and revision of computerized records of water conveyance system activities.

ABILITY TO:

• plan, assign, and coordinate the work of a staff engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of water conveyance systems and equipment.
• specify and anticipate the need for personnel, materials, tools and equipment essential to water conveyance system repair and maintenance.
• read and interpret plans, pates, and blueprints appropriate to the water conveyance system.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental and public utility officials, associates, contractors and the general public.
• prepare and maintain time, activity and material usage reports.
• present detailed technical information both orally and in writing.
• inspect and evaluate conveyance systems operations and analyze operating reports.
• utilize computer hardware and software relating to work assignment.
• coordinate maintenance activities for the efficient and economical operation of water service facilities.

EDUCATION
Both Specialties
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of water conveyance systems or in the maintenance and repair of large industrial pumping equipment.

AND

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Distribution Only

• Two years of experience, as a Water Distribution Supervisor II, directing subordinate water distribution supervisors, supervising repair and maintenance work for a water distribution district or for a specialized City-wide water distribution function.

Pumping Only

• Two years of experience supervising a crew of skilled trades personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of large industrial pumping equipment.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department which has included the specific experience described above.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Completion of the Basic and Mid-level Management Course and the Basic Procurement Course offered by the Water Department, within six months of appointment.
• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent.

PAY RANGE: EP21
Class Established:
  CSC - 6/1998 ; Ad Board - 9/1998

Class Revised:
  CSC - 1/1999 ; Ad Board - 1/1999

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