Water Maintenance Supervisor

Water Maintenance Supervisor

The Department of Environmental Services (DES), Water Sewer Streets (WSS) Bureau, is seeking a Water Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This role provides daily supervision to two crews responsible for ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality water for both domestic use and fire protection for a metropolitan area of 250,000 people. The team supports this mission by locating and repairing leaks, installing new service connections, and maintaining proper system pressure and flow.

Major Job Duties:

• Directing on-site crews through a range of technical procedures, including water main repairs, valve installations and new water service installations;
• Planning, scheduling, and assigning daily crew activities while ensuring all work is performed safely and in compliance with County regulations, industry standards, and established accident-prevention practices;
• Training staff and overseeing the proper use of specialized tools, equipment, safety techniques, and technical procedures;
• Responding to emergencies by coordinating team actions, resolving issues in the field, and ensuring appropriate safety measures are followed;
• Managing operational resources to ensure crews have the supplies, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete assigned work;
• Performing administrative functions such as timekeeping, activity and work order reports, billing coordination, and preparation of documentation for personal injuries, accidents, incidents, or vehicle damage;
• Supporting budget tracking, material usage monitoring, and inventory control for tools, equipment, and supplies; and
• Communicating and coordinating with residents, contractors, Miss Utility locators, engineers, surveyors, and internal facility maintenance staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/equivalent;
• Three (3) years of trades work experience in water distribution, water utility maintenance, or similar environment;
• Experience providing leadership to trades workers and/or managing trades projects; and
• Valid driver's license.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Providing maintenance and operation of water valves and fire hydrants;
• Pipe-fitting and shoring;
• Planning and managing construction activities;
• Operating maintenance management software, SCADA, Asset Management System, and Microsoft Office Suite; and/or
• Performing applicable administrative functions.

Licenses/Certifications preferred:

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B;
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10; and/or
• Possession of a Virginia Water Works Operator Class 5 License.

A complete application includes a resume. Please attach your resume to the application and verify that the details of your application provide further evidence of your experience and qualifications as displayed on your resume.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.

Work is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments. Outdoor conditions may include all types of weather, moving traffic, exposure to drafts, noise, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment.

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; However, the employee may be required to work other shifts and overtime as needed. Must be available for callbacks and emergencies.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Skills:

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Interpersonal Skills
• Manual Labor
• Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Reading and Writing