7B07
WATER CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT

This is water conveyance systems work at the managerial level, directing a major component of the City's overall water distribution or collections systems. Employees in this class are responsible for directing a comprehensive maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring program in the area of water pumping systems, or a repair and maintenance program for the water distribution system, or a repair and maintenance program for the wastewater collection system. Contact with departmental personnel, contractors, public utilities and environmental agencies to coordinate conveyance operations and ensure adherence to federal and state guidelines is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

1. An employee in this class directs, through subordinate supervisors, repair and maintenance activities in a major area of the City's conveyance systems.
2. The positions must be located in the Water Department.
3. Only three positions will be allocated to this class.

Establishes work standards and reviews work performance to ensure proper productivity; plans work assignments to accommodate several variations in workload, special projects, ongoing programs and emergency priorities; assigns crews to accomplish work; keeps records of work complete, in progress and work projected for later scheduling; schedules routine and long range tasks as appropriate; authorizes changes or deviations from proposed methods to suit the work situation; confers with subordinate supervisors regarding work progress and tasks or authorized action that facilitates increased production in critical assignments, such as changing crew composition, and size, requesting support equipment, operators, new materials, tools or supplies; monitors performance measures and initiates process improvements to meet unit level goals and objectives.

Coordinates orientation of new employees to departmental policies and practices; plans, provides for, and arranges training in procedures and techniques; conducts safety meetings, providing safety instructions to field crews; coordinates the activities of a maintenance and repair training program; assists in defining maintenance and repair training needs and objectives; establishes the training schedule; implements the training program and coordinates the implementation with district supervisors; assists in the development of unit's computer-based record keeping systems; assists in planning, providing for, and/or training new employees in procedures and techniques; assists in establishing work standards and reviews work performance to insure proper productivity.

Works with administrative superior to prepare unit budget; prepares procurement documents and specifications and directs the conduct of tool inventory in a district or specialized area of responsibility; prepares and serves as reviewing officer for performance evaluations; conducts disciplinary hearings and meets union representatives; reviews and approves the scheduling procedures for the equipment pool in assigning tools and equipment to the districts and other city agencies; devises scheduling procedures to make the most effective use of pool equipment and staff; coordinates work for agencies outside of water operations and provides on-site direct supervision when required; evaluates equipment usage and recommends methods for more effective use of equipment; evaluates and recommends the purchase or use of new tools, equipment and techniques.

Visits field sites before major work projects are undertaken to determine probable extent of job and materials required; notifies concerned agencies of major shutdowns; advises superiors of probable complication which may require the cooperation of officials from public utilities or may involve the public.

Inspects properties damaged by water in the event of possible litigation against the department; prepares or directs the preparation of written activity and progress reports for administrative review; completes the required forms and records and routes them to the proper personnel.

Ensures compliance with Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act; coordinates response with Industrial Waste Unit and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and cooperates with them on environmental concerns; prepares written reports for management.

Performs related work as required.

PUMPING SPECIALTY - One position

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 pumping stations.

Coordinates the maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring activities of the City's pumping system by analyzing production reports, if required by assignment; makes periodic visits to various work areas to observe staff maintenance, repair, inspection and monitoring activities to ensure that established methods and techniques are adhered to and that federal and state regulations are met; points out areas of non conformance and recommends corrective action; 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.

DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION SPECIALTY - Two positions

Plans, assigns and reviews, through subordinate supervisors, the work of a large staff engaged in either the repair, maintenance and updating of the water distribution systems, or the wastewater collection system; directs provision of emergency response to customer complaints; directs investigation of customer complaints; directs responses to requests from customers for service; determines causes of complaints; determines if requests are appropriate; determines the appropriate action which rectifies situation; prepares correspondence to customers explaining causes of problems and explanations of the department's response.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• supervisory methods and techniques required to direct a large staff of clerical, supervisory, trades and other field personnel
• performance management and reporting
• pertinent regulations and legislation relating to the specialty
• the preparation of the budget and monitoring of budget expenditures
• the occupational hazards and site safety precautions and standards governing field operations
• the methods, materials, tools and practices used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water conveyance systems and equipment
• procurement practices, procedures and policies of the City
• the principles and practices of pumping operations and maintenance for the Pumping specialty
• the relevant aspects of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principles as required in the operation and maintenance of a large pumping system for the Pumping specialty
• the principles governing the operation, testing and maintenance of potable water, raw water and waste water pumping equipment for the Pumping specialty
• information technology utilized in the water industry, including, but not limited to entering, extracting and communicating information, tracking progress and results, work backlog, close outs, and preparation of work reports
• inventory maintenance and control principles
• practices governing the operation of water systems and their component parts for the specialty
• city geography and street layout
ABILITY TO:
• plan, assign, and coordinate the work of a large staff of clerical, supervisory and field personnel 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
• present detailed technical information both orally and in writing
• read and interpret pates, plats, and plans appropriate to the water conveyance system
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental and public utility officials, associates, contractors and the general public
• analyze operating reports and evaluate conveyance systems operations
• write contracts or make alterations to existing contracts in order to meet requirements
• plan and review the work of personnel engaged in the various aspects of water conveyance systems
• maintain various records relating to water conveyance systems operations and personnel
• coordinate maintenance activities for the efficient and economical operation of water service facilities.
• plan, assign, and coordinate the work of a large staff of clerical, supervisory and field personnel engaged in the installation, repair, restoration and maintenance of water mains, waterways, sewers and storm water conduits and equipment
• utilize computer hardware and software relating to work assignment
• complete the Basic and Mid-level Management Course and the Basic Procurement Course offered by the Water Department, within six months of appointment.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience at the second supervisory level in a water distribution or wastewater collection program.

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Two years of experience supervising a crew of skilled trades personnel engaged in the maintenance and repair of large industrial pumping equipment.

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SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION SPECIALTY

Two years of experience as a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent, Distribution or Collection Specialty, directing through subordinate supervisors repair and maintenance work for a water distribution district, or a waste water district, or a specialized water distribution or waste water collection function.

Note: For first holding of the examination immediately following the revision to this class specification approved by the Civil Service Commission in February 2009, three years of experience as an Inlet Cleaning Superintendent or Sewer Maintenance Supervisor will be accepted as qualifying experience.

PUMPING SPECIALTY

Two years of experience as a Water Conveyance Systems Assistant Superintendent, Pumping Specialty, directing through subordinate supervisors the repair and maintenance of large industrial pumping equipment.

OR


Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources that has included the specific experience described above.

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

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 appointment as a Water Conveyance Systems Superintendent.