Supervisor, Utility Maintenance - (25-SS-814003-142)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Supervisor, Utility Maintenance

Job Code:

P0353

Supervises Directly:

Yes

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/18/2024

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Department Name and Division:

Sewer - Inspection

Salary Schedule:

Non-Union Salary Range

Cost Center Code:

814003

Grade:

NU17

Essential Position:

Yes

Reports To:

Manager, Inspection & Maintenance

EEO Code:

Professionals

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Supervisor Utility Maintenance is responsible for the operation and maintenance of sanitary and combined sewer systems. Oversees the Floatables and Regulator Structures Section of the Inspection and Maintenance Branch and carries out the full range of work associated with the sanitary and combined sewer systems and facilities with the District of Columbia.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Investigates all customers' complaints relating to clogged sewers in the District of Columbia.

- Plans, directs and monitors on-going programs of the Section.

- Operates 24-hour service in the investigation and correction of complaints concerning sanitary sewer malfunctions.

- Initiates maintenance, modifications and repair projects in the sanitary, and combined sewer systems.

- Reviews and recommends approval of engineering design, hydraulic and other related studies of the sanitary and combined sewer systems in the District of Columbia for modernization and modification.

- Manages the operation of the television inspection of public and building sewers. Reviews field reports, identifies the problems, gives recommendations and generates work for the Repair Branch.

- Oversees the annual operation budget for the Section and proposes projects for inclusion in the Department's Capital Outlay Budget. Also, assists in preparing annual budgets.

- Monitors all on-going Section activities, services and training development of employees.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises employees; makes work assignments, set priorities, etc. Establishes work performance standards, prepares written performance evaluations, and monitors employee code of conduct; recommends promotions, terminations, reassignments, disciplinary and other personnel actions. Determines training needs and approves and schedules leave. Ensures that workers complete projects or assignments in a thorough and responsible manner.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with officials in the department and throughout the Authority and with the general public.

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience related to the operation and maintenance of storm water, sanitary and combined sewer systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college

Required Skills:

Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Excellent communication skills both orally and in written.

Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures.

Subject to atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.

Subject to noise, and to hazards from a variety of physical conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Skills:

N/A

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to

perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please

email complianceada@dcwater.com .