Supervisor of Distribution and Collection Systems
Red Lion, PA
Full Time
Mid Level
RED LION MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
Supervisor of Distribution and Collection Systems Job Description
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor degree in Business or Environmental Sciences or 10 years relevant experience demonstrating increasing level of responsibility.
Knowledge: Ability to plan, maintain and manage efficient collection and distribution operation. Excellent communications skills and ability to write technical documents. Ability to read and comprehend reports of engineering proposals, procurement proposals and contract documents, including plans and specifications. Sufficient knowledge to operate all water distribution,and wastewater collection systems to meet or exceed state and federal regulations. Working knowledge of computer programs to include CS Datum, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Special Requirements: Possession of a valid PA driver’s license. Possession of or acquisition within six (6) months, a PA DEP Water Distribution Certification, Class E, Distribution, and Possession of a PA DEP Wastewater Operators Certification E4 for Sewage Collection System Operator. Will require submission of a Criminal History
Report and three year Driver’s History Report.
Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machine. Physical activities may include some standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, lifting, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing and pulling. Must be mobile and able to examine infrastructure including climbing in and out of manholes and utility vaults.
Working Environment
May be subjected to noises consistent with that of heavy constructions equipment and machinery. May be subjected to indoor and outdoor environments of extreme cold and hot temperatures, bright sun, rain, freezing rain and snow.
Description of Duties
This position will oversee the Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Department in the management, supervision and Maintenance of the Red Lion Municipal Authority water and sewer system.
The following list of responsibilities is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
This position will oversee the Wastewater Collection and Water Distribution Department in the management, supervision and Maintenance of the Red Lion Municipal Authority water and sewer system.
The following list of responsibilities is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.
Areas of responsibility include the supervision of operations and maintenance of the following:
- All Authority Buildings and Grounds
- Raw Water Impoundments, Intakes and Pumping Stations
- Raw Water Transmission Mains and Appurtenances
- Water Treatment Plant Equipment
- Finished Water Transmission Mains
- Finished Water Reservoirs
- Finished Water Distributions System
- Sanitary Sewer Collection System
- Sanitary Sewer pumping Stations
Perform Human Resource functions to include:
- Review employee evaluation
- Perform performance evaluations on department employees
- Develop and/or update Job Descriptions
- Research, recommend and schedule training for system operators to maintain DEP Certification
- Research and schedule safety training as necessary to meet the requirements of the Red Lion Municipal Authority Safety Policy
- Administer the employment policy as set forth in the Red Lion Municipal Authority Employee Handbook and the Collective Bargaining Contract
Perform Managerial functions to include:
- Coordinate with Authority Superintendent on shared insurances
- Investigate property and equipment insurance costs and make recommendations to the Superintendent
- Keep appraisals updated on additions and upgrades to properties, buildings and equipment
- Review and make recommendations for water distribution, and sewer collection system repairs, upgrades and replacements
- Make recommendations for equipment repairs and replacements
- Make recommendations to the Superintendent for water and sewer system improvements and operational changes.
- Administration of Authority Policies
- Insure that Operation and Maintenance of the collection and distribution system are in compliance with Safe Drinking Water Regulations
- Review proposed water system improvements (ie. developer funded water system extensions) with Authorities Superintendent
- Attend Meetings as directed by the Authority, or the Authority Superintendent.
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