District Sewer Supervisor

Position Description

This position oversees the day-to-day staffing and staff assignments for the operation of the stormwater or sanitary collection and conveyance systems. It provides management, technical advice, and supervision on storm and sanitary system maintenance activities to ensure continued health and safety to all employees and public users of the sewer systems.

District Sewer Supervisor - Stormwater (one vacancy)
The District Sewer Supervisor will provide leadership, management, guidance, and supervisory duties to the stormwater group to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This position will also assist in the establishment of GSI maintenance methodologies and activities whether performed by contracted or City staff.

District Sewer Supervisor - Sanitary (one vacancy)
The District Sewer Supervisor will provide leadership, management, guidance, and supervisory duties to the sanitary group to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

The hard-working individuals we need for our team will be capable of managing their own time, working independently as well as in teams, have the desire and ability to work in all types of outdoor conditions, performing physical labor, as well as providing technical support. These positions will be expected to be on call some nights and weekends to respond to emergencies.

Work Location: This position currently works on-site only.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversight of staff responsible for the maintenance and repairs of City storm or sanitary sewer infrastructure
• Coordinate, assign, supervise, and inspect the work of crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of storm or sanitary sewer infrastructure.
• Maintain a work environment to motivate employees and develop and maintain proper discipline. Monitor employee performance and conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Assist with response in emergency response situations, i.e., sewer backups, natural disasters, etc.
• Coordinate activities and equipment needs with other supervisors and equipment dispatchers.
• Maintain all necessary records and prepare reports on supervised activities.
• Coordinate and communicate with other City divisions, governmental agencies, public utilities, and private contractors for problem resolution and efficient operations.
• Deal with conflict resolution with the public on privately owned sewer infrastructure and other agencies.
• Oversight of the City’s pump and lift stations for the sanitary and storm system is running efficiently.
• Regularly monitor the implementation of Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Office and field position. Requires entry into storm and sanitary systems, including maintenance holes, pipes, tunnels, and other structures made via ladder or crane and basket to depths of up to 100 feet and often in areas of high vehicular traffic. Exposure to loud noises, bending, twisting, and crawling in confined spaces, confined systems not intended for human entry or occupancy, and chemical and biological waste products.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:
Five years plus of progressively responsible experience in sewer maintenance activities or equivalent.

Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and highly related experience in a similar environment may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications:
MPCA SC License: Required at hire.
MPCA SB License: Must be obtained within one year of the hire date.
Driver's license required to operate City provided vehicles.

Resume is required, cover letter highly encouraged. You must attach an updated resume to your application.

Desirable Qualifications -- Language
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Hmong, Vietnamese and/or Lao.

Desirable Qualifications -- Cultural competency
Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (80%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

Medical Exam
After a conditional job offer, candidates will be required to pass a medical examination which includes a physical screening.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis City Supervisors Association (CSU) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: https://www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/hr/labor-agreements/city-supervisors-association/

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of maintenance procedures and techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of public works practices.
• Ability to work with multiple agencies for a common goal.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and solve real-time problems and issues and deal with high-pressure situations.
• Considerable knowledge of sewer cleaning and construction equipment and materials.
• Strong personnel skills with the ability to effectively listen and communicate with employees.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant City, State, and Federal Statutes, Ordinances, and Regulations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Successful record of positive labor relations with a multi-union labor environment.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page .

New 12 weeks of paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Benefits
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements .

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

• Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
• Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program , health club discounts and more.

Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Central

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