NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Water Metering and Locating Supervisor
Avondale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Water Metering & Locating Supervisor to oversee the City’s Water Meter and Utility Location Division. The role involves managing water meter technicians and utility location specialists, ensuring accurate meter readings and utility locations, and collaborating with various city departments for operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Plans, schedules, and monitors all aspects of the division for the timely and accurate meter reading and utility location operations by managing the operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of the water metering system, meter reading equipment, and related tools, equipment, and infrastructure
Provides supervision, training, and guidance to the City’s water meter technicians and utility location specialists on the policies, procedures, and industry best practices to properly complete all required metering and locating tasks
Promotes a self-starting team that operates efficiently and with an emphasis on safety. Provides leadership, direction, problem-solving, and supervision to staff by setting division goals and objectives and clearly communicating expectations. Mentors staff, encourages employee development, and monitors employee performance and training. Participates in personnel selection and disciplinary activities as required
Performs administrative duties including answering and returning phone calls, entering and reviewing work orders, meeting with contractors and vendors, completing and approving time sheets, assisting in budget preparation, forecasting division needs, drafting reports, and providing information required by local, state, and federal agencies
Utilizes Advanced Meter Reading (AMR) technology and utility billing software (Itron, Munis, etc.) to properly obtain, track, and evaluate water meter functionality and locating accuracy. Coordinates calibration and/or replacement of meter reading and locating equipment, as required
Maintains records and inventories, coordinates resources, oversees projects to completion, and maintains necessary safety-related documents. Utilizes Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (ElementsXS, AZ811 Utilisphere) to document and track division work, to create, review, and approve work orders, and to generate reports and updates for the Public Works management team
Coordinates with outside Departments, entities, and residents for construction meetings, walk-throughs on completed projects, scheduling turn-offs for non-payment, investigating customer complaints, and more
Follows all JHAs for work within the Utilities Operations division. Utilizes required safety equipment when necessary, inspects safety equipment, and occasionally enters confined spaces by safely following OSHA safety regulations. Ensures staff are properly trained on the tools and equipment used to complete required tasks
Performs other duties as required. May be called upon to assist other divisions within the Department or other Departments within the City
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required
Work requires advanced knowledge and/or experience with water metering and utility locating methodologies and procedures
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operations and maintenance of a water distribution system or working in the utility locating field is required
A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience is required
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be considered on a year-for-year basis
Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Distribution Grade IV Operator Certification or be able to obtain the Certification within six (6) months of hire, and must be able to maintain certification for the duration of employment
A valid Arizona Driver's License is required
Preferred
Experience working with Itron equipment/software is preferred
Additional training or certification on the use of Itron equipment or from a utility locating equipment company is preferred
Benefits
The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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