Utilities Supervisor - Stormwater Collections

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Utilities Supervisor - Stormwater Collections Team is responsible for maintaining the stormwater collection system. Work involves coordinating, planning, organizing, supervising and participating, as necessary, in the activities of a group of laborers, skilled workers, and contractors. Work is reviewed based on the accomplishment of desired objectives and results.

Operating Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on call for emergency work such as stormwater breaks, storm sewer backups and snow removal.Applicants must be able to respond to the City of Westminster Municipal Service Center within 30 to 45 minutes when on call, including in inclement weather. This is a safety sensitive position subject to federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage, and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well-being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service and maintaining the city’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and builds trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate leadership skills through thoughtful guidance of the team and holding employees accountable for their performance and success
• Demonstrate and explain the standard practices, methods and tools used in installing, operating, maintaining and repairing sewer and water lines
• Work alongside, direct and supervise construction personnel in order to maintain the daily operations of the Utilities Operations Section
• Demonstrate the knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of equipment and execution of manual labor around and working with power tools and vehicular equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer programs including Outlook, Excel, Word, Cityworks, ITPipes & GIS
• Communicate clearly, plan, organize and effectively supervise a group of laborers and skilled workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale in rapidly changing situations under normal, stressful and/or emergency situations
• Build positive relationships and rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across all departments
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively recognizing established precedents and practices, and to use resourcefulness in meeting new problems
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, and to read and interpret sketches and blueprints
• To assess workload and determine appropriate course of action, establish and maintain control over situations as they develop, and to make pro-active, informed decisions concerning routine operational functions
• Safely operate all light and heavy construction equipment
• Demonstrate skill in use and care of tools and equipment common to the trade
• Perform CPR and basic first aid

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor and motivate in a team environment

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
1. Provides direction, instruction, and supervision for an assigned utilities crew, including:

• Pro-actively observing performance of, and assisting with problem resolution and coordinating of activities
• Participating in recruitment and selection of personnel
• Developing, providing, and overseeing training of new employees
• Evaluating performance of employees at annual appraisal
• Reviewing and approving reports submitted by personnel
• Investigating citizen complaints concerning performance of employees or construction activity
• Responsible for scheduling staff and approval of leave requests and timesheets

2. Works within and outside of department in formulating stormwater maintenance program, including:

• Conferring with supervisors and others on new or revised work projects
• Preparing cost estimates
• Requisitioning materials and supplies needed for utility projects
• Evaluating quality of materials and supplies received
• Rejecting materials not meeting acceptable standards

3. Plans, organizes, and participates in the maintenance, repair and installation of a Stormwater and Collection Systems including:

• Installation and repair of stormwater and wastewater lines
• High pressure cleaning of stormwater and wastewater lines
• CCTV inspection of stormwater and wastewater lines
• Must be familiar with all aspects of maintaining a Utility System

4. Responsible to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing while providing appropriate public service and interaction, including:

• Participating in City programs, task forces, peer groups and professional organizations
• Using appropriate oral and written communication to provide public information and explanation of activities
• Maintaining appropriate courtesy while with the public
• Mediating disputes
• Presenting a professional appearance and demeanor
• Preparing and submitting effective written reports, memos, activity logs, etc. to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrating effective oral communication skills with the public and other members of the department
• Demonstrating effective communication via the radio and other portable devices
• Keep Wastewater Superintendent updated of activities planned and completed

5. Performs work safely, including:

• Operating City vehicle
• Operating light and heavy construction equipment
• Maintaining CDL
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record

6. Maintains regular and punctual attendance
Other Duties and Responsibilities
1. Must be familiar with all aspects of snow and ice control and able to perform snow-fighting duties
2. Will rotate on-call for snow “Storm Supervisor” duties during the winter months
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Seven (7) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water, storm, and sewer lines
• Three (3) years of experience in the supervisory or lead capacity of a construction and maintenance crew
• APWA Certified Stormwater Manager (CSM) or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Valid driver’s license and maintain safe driving record for continued employment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License with tanker and air brake endorsement within 1 year of hire (training and testing funded by the City)
• Must be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) physical upon hire and then every two (2) years after that
• PACP and MACP certified
• Clear understanding of all regulations as they pertain to the stormwater collection system
• Effective plan review skills and full understanding of current city code and specifications

Preferred :

• Associates degree or higher with course work in Environmental Science, Construction Management, Business Administration or related area of study
• Dual Colorado Class 4 Certification in Collections and Distribution

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
This position is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical strength and stamina to:

• Constantly sit while driving to and from work sites and operating heavy equipment on site, constantly walk on uneven terrain to assure crew safety and quality of work; Frequently stand on uneven terrain
• Frequently squat and kneel in awkward confined spaces; occasionally crawl to inspect heavy equipment and work performed and balance to enter and exit vehicles and heavy equipment at elevated heights; constantly climb to enter equipment and vehicles at elevated heights; constantly bend to observe work from cab of equipment; constantly reach below and overhead to operate equipment and enter vehicles; constant twisting while operating heavy equipment
• Constant light/firm grasp and fine manipulation to handle tools, equipment and material
• Constant step up/down to use ladders to enter vehicles; constant actuate mechanism to operate heavy machinery and vehicles
• Constant near/far acuity and hearing to safely perform duties and perform office tasks
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds from ground to waist to move manhole covers; constant lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds to move cement bags and equipment; occasional pushing/pulling of up to 100 pounds twenty (20) feet to lift and move manhole covers and other equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is occasionally performed indoors and constantly outdoors with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures. Maintenance and repair are performed year-round on busy City streets where loud noise and traffic may cause a distraction. Work is very physical in nature and requires a great amount of physical exertion in extreme conditions while working in confined spaces. On-call duty is also required for emergency maintenance and snow removal.
Required Materials and Equipment
Dump truck, back hoe, front end loader, trencher, high pressure flusher, air compressor and blower, gas detector, tripod, hand and power tools, two-way radios, pagers, and telephones, ACCELA and GIS programs, Microsoft Office, and other standard office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background check including employment references, criminal history, and driving record review
• Pre-employment Department of Transportation drug screen
• Pre-employment Department of Transportation physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

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