Job Specification
SEWER SUPERINTENDENT
DEFINITION
Under direction, has charge of and supervises the construction,
maintenance, and repair of sewers within broad policies and
established budget, material, and manpower limitations set forth
by management; does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Plans and directs all sewer maintenance and/or construction
activities through one or more layers of subordinate supervisors.
Resolves matters concerned with technical aspects of the work.
Ensures efficient and economical work operations.
Plans for the accomplishment of work operations on a long-range
basis.
Advises management officials and their staff on matters involving
the supervisor's organization and operations in relation to
accomplishments and to such functions as planning, budget, and
supply.
Participates in the establishment of goals and major work
schedules, development of cost and budget analysis or forecasts,
and determinations concerning long-range human resource
requirements.
Translates basic management goals and objectives into effective
work operations, establishes a good working climate to encourage
employees to participate in achieving management goals, and to
promote efficient and economical work operations.
Schedules, coordinates, and directs the accomplishment of work
operations by subordinate units through subordinate supervisors.
Determines required material, equipment, and facilities.
Establishes basic priorities and work sequences.
Maintains balanced workload among subordinate units though
distribution of work projects and allocation of human resources,
equipment, and materials.
Directs the planning of work to be completed including
installation, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of sewers
and basins.
Is responsible for efficient utilization of assigned personnel,
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Supervises sewer foreman and other employees engaged in
maintenance and repair of sewers and basins.
Supervises the repair of broken sewer lines, replacement of
worn parts, and installation of new sewer pipes.
Inspects the construction of new sewers and manholes
to evaluate programs and to ensure conformance with
specifications and blueprints.
Determines need for the types of materials and equipment
required to complete projects.
Confers with representatives of other utilities to coordinate
work schedules for the most efficient and economic repair
activities.
Prepares reports concerning personnel utilization, work progress,
and disposition of materials.
Prepares budget estimates based on anticipated needs for
material and personnel.
Prepares and executes plans for effective utilization of
available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Gives assignments and instruction to and supervises the work
of groups and individuals.
Supervises the periodic cleaning of storm water and sewer catch
basins, repair of broken sewer lines, replacement of worn parts,
and installation of new sewer pipes.
Receives complaints dealing with sewer repair and maintenance
work, and takes remedial action.
Supervises employees engaged in the operation of a closed-circuit
television monitoring system used to inspect internal areas of
sewer lines.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Directs the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
Supervises work involving in obtaining, storing, safeguarding,
distributing, and ensuring proper use of equipment, materials,
and supplies.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and computerized information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the construction,
maintenance, and repair of sewers.
LICENSE:
Appointees may be required to possess a current and valid Public
Wastewater Collections System Operator License and/or a Public
Water Distribution System Operator License of the appropriate class
issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of problems, procedures, and methods used in
developing a suitable work program and working procedures
relevant to the construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers
and catch basins.
Knowledge of methods used to ensure effective function of a
widespread organization.
Knowledge of problems involved in giving assignments and
instruction to groups and individuals in supervising their work.
Knowledge of the methods to be used in obtaining storing,
safeguarding, distributing, supervising the proper use of
equipment materials, and supplies.
Knowledge of the problems involved in the establishment and
maintenance of needed personnel, financial, equipment and
other records.
Ability to analyze varied types of problems relevant to the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers and catch
basins.
Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work
methods.
Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret financial, personnel,
and technical problems involved in developing and execution the
work programs.
Ability to formulate operating procedures.
Ability to give assignments and instructions to groups and
individuals, providing them with needed advice and assistance
when difficult and unusual problems arise, and to check their
work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable
standards of workmanship and output are maintained, and that
desired objectives are achieved.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates and with other
groups and individuals engaged in or concerned with the
construction, maintenance, and repair of sewers.
Ability to prepare needed reports.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform essential functions of the job with
or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation
cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 03687@ | | L | C | | N/A | 14 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
RKR 11/04/2011 |
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