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Water Distribution Maintenance Supervisor – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/15/80 Amended: 7/15/82; 2/10/98; 2/1/03 WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, services, hydrants and valves. This class of positions differs from that of Water Distribution Maintenance Worker in that it involves responsibility for procedural planning and supervising the work of subordinate employees. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Water Systems Operator and the Director of Finance and Administration with considerable leeway for the use of independent judgment in planning and supervising daily activities. Supervision is exercised over Water Treatment Plant Operators/ Trainees, Water Distribution Maintenance Workers, and Laborers. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Supervises the installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of water mains, services, valves and fire hydrants; Plans, assigns, and inspects work of subordinates on a daily basis; Supervises the tapping of water mains and the installation, maintenance, replacement and repair of services to customers; Supervises and participates in the location and repair of leaks in water mains and services; Supervises the installation, maintenance, repair and annual draining of fire hydrants; Inspect maps and measures all new water mains and services; Locates water mains and services using maps and electronic sensing devices; Consults with the Chief Water Systems Operator/Director of Finance and Administration regarding unusual or emergency situations; Makes recommendations regarding the replacement of water mains the extension of the water distribution system; Has responsibility for traffic control and employee safety at work site; Supervises the maintenance of department buildings and equipment used in the maintenance of the water distribution system; Maintains time and work records; Responds to emergency repair calls. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABIILTIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, services, hydrants and valves; Good knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as they relate to water distribution systems; Ability to read and work from plans and sketches; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; Ability to maintain simple records; Mechanical aptitude; Willingness to be on call and respond to emergency situations; ---PAGE BREAK--- Water Distribution Maintenance Supervisor – City Page 2 I 2 Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of operating and maintenance experience in a water distribution system. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Grade D Water Distribution System Operator Certificate.