WWF Electronics Supervisor

GRADE 2122
Pay Range $68,619 - $100,152

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform work planning, directing and coordinating the operations, maintenance, and upgrade of electrical, electronic and communications equipment for the wastewater transmission and treatment facilities as a “working” supervisor. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through regular meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Follows-up on maintenance work to be performed and evaluate staff efficiency.
  • Develops and improves a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
  • Maintains maintenance records for all electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Investigates electrical/electronic failures and take action to prevent future malfunctions.
  • Troubleshoots and corrects SCADA monitoring system problems.
  • Prepares monthly Sewer Advisory Board reports on electrical activities.
  • Assists in budget preparation process for electronic/communication section.
  • Provides purchasing staff with sufficient information such as part numbers, descriptions, specifications, etc. to enable accurate procurement and pricing from multiple vendors.
  • Reviews completed quotation summaries prior to transmittal to vendors.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by certification in PLC programming and advanced technical training in electrical and electronics repair and maintenance; with a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a master electrician or any combination of education, experience and training.

Additional Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, terminology, tools, equipment and preventive maintenance used in electrical, electronic, and communications equipment repair work; thorough knowledge in programming of automated monitoring systems, PLCs, and electrical instrumentation typical of a wastewater transmission and treatment facilities; ability to plan and direct work crews; ability to prepare accurate reports; ability to perform manual work; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers and supervisors; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, Up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
  • The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Involves routine and frequent exposure to: - Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. - Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. - Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. - Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. - Traffic; Moving machinery. - Electrical shock; Heights. - Radiation; Disease/pathogens. - Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence. - Other extreme hazards not listed above.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver license which will permit the operation of all County commercial type vehicular equipment and maintain an acceptable driving history.
  • Must possess and retain a Master Electrician license.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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