Supervisor of Water

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS
Environmental Services Department has an existing vacancy for a:
SUPERVISOR OF WATER & WASTEWATER
Permanent, Full Time
Posting #1088-07-25
**POSITION SYNOPSIS AND PURPOSE**:
This non-union position, under the general direction of the Manager of Water and Sewer, supervises and provides direction of water and wastewater operations crews, all within approved policies and guidelines in compliance with the Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) and Operational Plans for the provision of water and sewer services. Assists and provides day-to-day support and performs a variety of jobs related to water and sewer operations, provides exceptional customer service responding to water and sewer inquiries, and provides technical recommendations through various mechanisms i.e., internal reports. This position provides technical support and recommendations in the planning, design review, and inspection process. Assists in project management of capital projects and the planning and implementation of water/sewer and Inflow and Infiltration studies and programs.
**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
Operational (60%)
- Co-ordinates, schedules and monitors staff assigned to the maintenance of the City's water distribution, sewage collection, storm drainage and storm water management infrastructure, all within approved guidelines.
- Oversees the daily work activities by conducting regular site visits in order to confirm the quality of work and ensuring appropriate inventory levels and equipment are available.
- Co-ordinates all water related implementation of Capital projects including testing, commissioning, and infrastructure connections to live water system.
- Administers in house projects, monitors budgets, and ensures contractor compliance with legislative DWQMS requirements and contractual requirements
- Ensures that the quality, timely progression and completion of work projects are carried out in accordance with Municipal/Provincial standards.
- Carries out inspection duties with regards to keeping accurate records of the operating conditions of all underground services to reduce liability claims and to ensure that quality standards are being maintained.
- Assists with the engineering design review and tender documents for capital projects.
- Assists in the preparation of short and 15-year planning studies regarding water distribution and water rates, sewer studies and overflow reductions.
- Prepares budget recommendations and monitors operational costs
- Reviews and updates water/wastewater operational polices and strategies including associated municipal by-laws.
- Assists in the updating and implementation of the DWQMS program
- Supports and upholds an accountable work environment that achieves compliance and encourages continuous improvement through the optimization of assets and processes (work methods, problem solving and staff development).
- Aids in preparation of tender documents for the implementation of advanced rehabilitation of trenchless technologies for water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewers.
- Researches and recommends new water and sewer technologies, policies, and procedures. Introduces new products, vendors and establishes guidelines for acceptance of use. Researches and provides technical guidance on the water/sewer design of new and ongoing projects.
- Assists with the administration of the St. Thomas Secondary Area Water Supply System and the St. Thomas wastewater collection system.
- Provides information to the Asset Management Coordinator to ensure accurate drawings and plans new and existing infrastructure within the GIS.
- Summarizes and analyzes data related to water operations for use in the development of annual reports as required to comply with all relevant regulations.
- Assists in the preparation of council reports and attend council meetings as required.
- Supports the development of Quality Management Systems for water, wastewater and stormwater.
- Implements Quality Management Systems in accordance with requirements of DWQMS standards and operational procedures.
- Coordinates and works in collaboratively to develop, implement, and maintain standard operational procedures for water distribution and wastewater collection.
- Coordinates with other city departments on new and ongoing projects and provide expertise related to the water distribution and sewer collection system operations.
- Performs other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.
- Provides backup coverage in the absence of the Manager of Water and Sewer and acts as Overall Responsible Operator (ORO) as required.

Leadership/Supervisory (40%)
- Supports, motivates, and directs Water & Sewer staff.
- Participates in interviewing, selecting and hiring new Water & Sewer staff.
- Provides orientation of Water & Sewer staff and directs their training.
- Monitors and/or approves employee timesheets, sick time, banked time, vacation r