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City of Miami Beach · 1 month ago

Sanitary Sewer Superintendent– Public Works

Miami Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Miami Beach is seeking a Sanitary Sewer Superintendent to oversee the planning and management of the operation, renewal, construction, repair, and maintenance of the sanitary sewer systems for its Public Works Department. The role involves supervising crews, developing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Plans, supervises and participates in the work of crews involved in the operation, monitoring, installation, construction, inspection, maintenance, repair, overall cleaning, and general care of all sanitary sewer systems, tanks, pumps, and flow control devices

Consults with operations supervisors to review ongoing projects, plan future projects, and review employee development, training, and adherence to safe work standards

Oversees the preparation of reports and records on division activities

Establishes procedures and standards for the work of the division

Researches and develops specifications for materials and services and consults with budget and purchasing personnel

Develops and monitors annual budgets

Gathers and reviews data to support the work of the Human Resources Department, Risk Management Division, Legal Department, and insurance carrier in tort cases

Consults with Human Resources Department personnel to fill vacant positions, resolve grievances, and proceed with disciplinary actions

Consults with state, county, federal, and other municipalities regarding system service operating parameters, rules, contracts, mutual aid agreements, training, and material specifications

Investigates and resolves sanitary sewer system-related problems such as unauthorized discharges, pollution complaints, health hazards, water quality, and contamination; responds to public inquiries, complaints, and other unusual problems

Develop emergency plans and prepare field forces to handle unforeseen situations like hazardous pollutant discharges into the sanitary sewer systems and natural calamities such as hurricanes, floods, etc

Receives and responds to citizen inquiries

Performs other related duties as assigned

Trains and evaluates the work of supervisory, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers

Establishes and enforces safety standards and safe operating procedures

Prepares, maintains, and evaluates employee and equipment operations, performance records, and reports

Completes research, participates in training, and maintains contacts to remain informed on current developments, programs, regulations, and procedures in assignments; incorporates such information into training

Inspects construction and repairs by crews, citizens, and private companies for conformance with applicable regulations

Works in conjunction with design, inspection, technical personnel, regulatory, and other agencies to ensure compliance with required laws, regulations, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Inventories, evaluates and makes detailed recommendations for modifying or purchasing necessary parts, supplies, materials, services, and equipment and maintains stock as directed

Assists in other major Public Works projects outside of typical areas of responsibility

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Sanitary sewer systemsSupervisory experienceWastewater Collection CertificationUtilities Maintenance CertificationNIMS CertificationsCivil engineering principlesSewer system construction knowledgeCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam management

Required

An Associate Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering may substitute for three years of experience

Five (5) years of experience in the construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, including three (3) years experience in a supervisory capacity

Must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver's License with endorsements

Must possess a Level “A” Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification

Must possess a Class “3” Utilities Maintenance Certification

Must possess NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Certifications

Must possess a NASSCO Pipeline, Lateral, and Manhole Certification

Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in sewer system construction, repair, and maintenance

Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles applied to sewer system operations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required

Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan