Public Works Supervisor-Water

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Public Works Supervisor-Water

Salary

$79,575.74 - $104,045.66 Annually

Location

Oregon 97223, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

04/25/2024

Closing Date

5/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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Overview

OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard’s growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon’s 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Examples of Duties

• Works with Utility billing on various issues and inquiries regarding water meters, service connections, customer problems, and general services.

• Provides staff assistance to the Utility Division Manager; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence for executive management, state agencies, and other organizations; supervises the preparation and maintenance of related reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of activities.

• Operates and maintains Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) to monitor and control water system pumping, storage, pressure, and flow to meet water system demand.

• Coordinates with water treatment plant operations to adequately control water system demand.

• Under authority of OHA Direct Responsible Charge (DRC), may be assigned as DRC after hours and weekends as needed.

• Please review the Public Works Supervisor (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityoftigard/classspecs/1376886?keywords=Public%20Works%20Supervisor&pagetype=classSpecifications) classification for additional details.

Why YOU belong with Team Tigard!

YOU are Collaborative!

You share time and knowledge with others; adjust priorities as circumstances dictate; follow through on commitments, accept responsibility for actions, resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.

YOU embrace Diversity!

You demonstrate an awareness and respect of cultural and individual values. You treat all people with dignity, courtesy, and respec t.

YOU are a good Steward!

You demonstrate fiscal accountability aimed at sustainability. You actively contribute to the productivity of your organization; you demonstrate good stewardship of time and resources; you maintain high ethical standards.

YOU Care!

You anticipate the needs of internal and external customers; you deliver quality work products and services within expected timeframes. You consider and respond constructively to people in various situations.

YOU are Innovative!

You consider new approaches to situations; you are curious and solution oriented; you encourage ideas and improvements .

YOU foster Sustainability!

You actively encourage environmental benefits and the conservation of natural resources.

YOU work Safely:

You adhere to safety related laws, regulations, standards, and practices; you perform work in a safe manner; you encourage and support others to be safe while at work.

The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade; AND

• Some additional training or education related to leadership, management, supervision or field-specific learning; AND

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in working in water utility operations or related fields, including at least two (2) years of lead, or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certification from the State of Oregon

• Confined Space Entry Certification

• Competent Person Certification

• Oregon Department of Transportation Flagger Certification

• Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross

• CPR Certification

• Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving history

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule: This position is 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday). The hours are flexible between working hours of 7 – 6 p.m. This position is mainly onsite with some remote opportunities.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.

Compensation: The annual range for this exempt position is $79,575.74-$104,045.66 . The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the city’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $93,641.09 annually.

IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

Classification Notes:

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a partially sedentary office and partially field classification; standing in and moving between work areas is required. Must possess the ability to work in the field; to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various city and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is required to operate standard office equipment including a computer keyboard. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees most possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 75

pounds and heaver weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees partly work in an office environment and partly work in and around public works facilities and systems and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

In addition to being a great place to work (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/jobs) , the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

Choice of health and dental plans

PERS only for Police Department

Generous retirement plan (non-PERS)

City-paid HRA-VEBA

Paid time off (PTO) program plus paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is not represented by a union

Click here (https://www.tigard-or.gov/your-government/departments/human-resources/benefits) for more detailed benefits information.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Associate's Degree and additional coursework

• Bachelor's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework

• Master's Degree or higher

  02

  Which best describes your years of increasingly responsible experience in drinking water?

• less than 3 years

• 3-4 years

• 4-5 years

• 5 or more years

  03

  Do you have at least two (2) years of lead, or supervisory experience? (Must be outlined in your application)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you have experience in customer service? (Must be outlined in your application)

• Yes

• No

  05

  Do you have experience working with Engineers, Contractors and other Agencies reviewing plans and making field changes? (Must be outlined in your application)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Tigard

Address

13125 SW Hall Blvd Tigard, Oregon, 97223

Website

http://www.tigard-or.gov

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