Engineering Field Supervisor

General Overview of Position

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs and supervises Engineering Technicians and part-time or seasonal staff; provides instruction and training to new personnel; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work activities; maintains standards; approves absences; acts on problems and concerns; and conducts discipline as appropriate.
• Oversees the KWU utility locating program, including assignment of work, and conducts utility locates as needed.
• Performs construction inspections as needed, assists engineers with coordinating project inspection for KWU projects, private development projects, and City/County/WisDOT roadway projects.
• Oversees the sanitary sewer televising program, coordinates flushing efforts with Director of Water Distribution and Sewer Collection, makes recommendations on repair/replacement/rehabilitation of sanitary sewer mains, updates Geographic Information System (GIS) to reflect changes.
• Oversees the sanitary sewer flow monitoring program and assists technicians assigned to such work as needed.
• Oversees the valve exercising program and coordinates testing water main shut down operations in advance of KWU projects as well as various roadway projects. Utilizes valve cleaning/turning equipment and can interpret if a valve is operating properly or is deficient.
• Oversees the manhole inspection program including the operation of manhole scanning equipment, data entry into GIS, and coordination with Engineering staff for repair and rehabilitation.
• Oversees the annual fire hydrant flushing program which includes the training, supervision, and coordination of seasonal employees. Coordinates with the Director of Water Distribution and Sewer Collection for hydrant repairs and replacements.
• Notifies other departments and agencies as necessary; coordinates work with other utility divisions, City departments and other state and local agencies (Local Villages, Kenosha County, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, etc).

Other Required Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs data entry functions.
• Verifies contract quantities and prepares payment requests.
• Provides back up support to Engineering Services personnel as needed.
• Attends meetings, conferences and seminars related to job responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Note: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by the person in this job classification. The above list is not all-inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this job classification to duties not listed above if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to this position. Further note that employment in this job classification does not create an employment contract between the Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) and the employee, and is subject to change by KWU as the needs of KWU and the specific department change over time.

Requirements

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Associates Degree
• Supervisory experience preferred
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in the water distribution/sewer collection field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to provide first line supervision, including the ability to apply principles of supervision and management such as leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plans and reports.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and working with percentages and decimals.
• Knowledge and skill in geographic information systems (GIS). Knowledge in computer aided drafting (CAD) is desirable, but not required.
• Confined space entry certified with the ability to assess confined spaces, mitigate adverse conditions, and function as a confined space entry supervisor. Will need to enter confined spaces as necessary.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, decisiveness, discretion and creativity.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing office or field tasks which require the operation of related machines, equipment or tools.
• Ability to lift or carry moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• Ability to sit for an extended period of time.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, occasionally over rough, uneven or damp terrain.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders.

Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work under conditions that require frequent exposure to adverse environmental factors such as temperature/weather variations, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery, electrical currents, traffic hazards, and/or dust. Such exposure may cause some discomfort or a risk of injury.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires color perception and discrimination.
• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires odor perception and discrimination.
• Task requires depth perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral and written communications ability.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job.

Method of Selection

Individuals who wish to be considered for this recruitment must complete an online application through GovernmentJobs.com. To begin the application process, please visit the City of Kenosha website at www.kenosha.org and click the "Job Opportunities" link. All elements of the application, including supplemental questions, must be completed and submitted in order for the application to be considered complete. It is important that your application reflect all of your relevant education and experience. Please note that including your resume does not take the place of completing the "Work Experience" section of the application. Applications may be rejected if no work experience is listed, or if other required application fields are missing or incomplete. Applicants are encouraged to attached a cover letter and other documentation (i.e., diplomas, certifications) to their online application which further illustrates their qualifications and interest in this employment opportunity.

After an online application is received, the applicant's education, training and experience will then be analyzed to determine if he/she meets the minimum requirements. Written, oral, proficiency and/or other examinations may be required to establish eligibility; such exams will be scheduled as needed.

Appointment and rate of pay will be made in accordance with the KWU Employee Handbook and the City of Kenosha Civil Service Ordinance. The Kenosha Water Utility reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicant who be meet the needs of our organization.