ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE (NON-COMPETITIVE)

General Statement of Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Water Distribution Maintenance, this employee is responsible for direct supervision for repair, operation, and maintenance of water, stormwater, or flood protection infrastructure. Employees in this class have a thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Water Works distribution and/or stormwater systems and operations and will be responsible for managing all associated personnel with responsibilities in the work, equipment, materials, and supplies. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

EXAMPLES OF REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) (Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the KSAs listed nor do the listed examples include all of the KSAs which may be performed.)

Knowledge Of

General rules, regulations and policies on supervisory responsibilities.

Proper methods and equipment used in water, stormwater infrastructure maintenance, operation, and repair.

Principles and practices of safety policies and procedures, e.g., Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.

Methods used in locating, detecting, and isolating leaks and defects in water and stormwater infrastructure.

Methods and techniques in water operations including construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of water equipment.

Effective techniques for employee supervision and motivation.

Principles and practices of customer service and activities.

Skill To

Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software

Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.

Ability To

Implement and maintain positive employee relations.

Promote and maintain the highest integrity throughout all personnel.

Perform mathematical computations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, sufficient to compute distances, water volumes and pressures, and to estimate job requirements and costs.

Read and interpret engineering plans and specifications, procedural and training manuals, memos, departmental directives, street guides, contracts, and state and local law.

Review condition assessment videos of infrastructure and issue maintenance and repair work orders.

Isolate Water Mains and Operate Valves.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Prepare legible and concise reports.

Evaluate programs and personnel.

Listen to waterlines and valves to locate water leaks.

Establish/maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Required Education And Experience

Each applicant must have four years of experience with a water, sewer, or stormwater utility including at least two of those years in any of the following activities.

• Leading or assigning resources to a team operating, installing, and/or making repairs on distribution, sewer, or stormwater infrastructure.
• Operation of large mechanical infrastructure utilizing skills to detect and evaluate system faults utilizing fault detection such as valve operations.
• Inspection of construction projects for water, sewer, or stormwater utility infrastructure such as lines, and buildings.

Substitutions Allowed (up To Two Years)

• Up to two years of experience for an Associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours (at the rate of 30 semester credit hours per year)
• One year of experience for a Ohio Class I Water Distribution Professional Operator Certification, Ohio Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification, or Kentucky Drinking Water Distribution Class IV Operator Certification or higher certifications within the series.

Other Requirements

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must be willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and on an "on-call" basis.

Military Education & Experience Evaluation

Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.

Working and Physical Conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions: Travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, water lines, noise, dust, smoke, fumes and/or gases, inclement weather conditions.

Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining a physical condition necessary for moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

HR Contact: Roshaun Laudat, [email protected]

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible Dependents Include

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a high school diploma or passed the GED (General Education Development)? (Attach a copy of high school diploma, transcript, GED or college transcript)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have an Associate’s degree or a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university? Please choose the option that best suits your situation.

• I do not have an Associate's Degree nor do I have a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• I have an Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• I have a minimum of 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college or university.

04

Do you have five (4) years' experience working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility including at least two (2) of those years in any of the following activities working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility. Leading or assigning resources to a team operating, installing, and/or making repairs on distribution, sewer, or stormwater infrastructure.

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have five (4) years' experience working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility including at least two (2) of those years in any of the following activities working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility. Operation of large mechanical infrastructure utilizing skills to detect and evaluate system faults utilizing fault detection such as valve operations.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have (4) years' experience working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility including at least two (2) of those years in any of the following activities working within a water, sewer, or stormwater utility. Inspection of construction projects for water, sewer, or stormwater utility infrastructure such as lines, and buildings.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have an Ohio Class I Water Distribution Professional Operator Certification, Ohio Class I Water Supply Professional Operator Certification, or Kentucky Drinking Water Distribution Class IV Operator Certification? If so, attach license.

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to work irregular hours, weekends, and on an "on-call" basis?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question