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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Water Services Supervisor
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category:
Revision Date: 12/31/2013
SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Water Services Manager supervises the operation and maintenance of
the City’s water distribution system, wastewater collection system reclaim irrigation system, water high service pump
stations, and wastewater lift stations. Coordinates the efforts of employees and contractors to ensure the safe, regulatory
compliance and efficient operations and maintained of the systems..
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Interviews, recommends hiring, monitors and evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel to include
providing detailed feedback on performance.
Assists with midpoint budget by conducting and reviewing annual midpoint evaluations, forecasting staffing,
materials and contractor service needs.
Maintains office records of work performed, including job assignments and work completion records.
Oversees the job and task assignment by the Water Services Lead.
Provides up-to-date operational metrics to Water Services staff.
Determines proper stock levels for parts and tools; coordinates purchases with the warehouse/purchasing.
Assists staff in the operations and maintenance of the water or wastewater system.
Coordinates work assignments with other department.
Monitors equipment and vehicles for proper operations, safety, and/or maintenance.
Represents the City in meetings with peers and external regulatory agencies.
Assists in the development and implementation of the department qualification and training plan to include
scheduling internal and external training.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual and five year CIP.
Assists assigned staff in conducting root cause evaluation for system operations and maintenance concerns;
makes recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
Assists in developing and implementing safe and efficient operating practices, policies and procedures.
Ensures that safety inspections are conducted to ensure the proper and safe operation and maintenance of
equipment and vehicles.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or its equivalent. Five years of full-time experience in operations and maintenance of water
distribution or wastewater collection systems. One year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory
capacity. OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
Knowledge of:
System operational theory.
Machinery, water, and sewer system operation and equipment; and state and federal regulations for maintenance
and construction of water and sewer systems.
Current applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing water systems.
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Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Working in mechanically oriented situations.
Repairing equipment and machinery.
Using computer and related software applications.
Reading and utilizing operations and safety manuals; maps, and blueprints.
Calculating budget expenditures and making predictions; calculating area, volume and capacity.
Making judgments pertaining to repair needs, supply needs and finding safe effective solutions to problems.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license
Class B Water Distribution and Collection III License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Exposed to noise from pump motors, health hazards from wastewater, respiratory hazard of toxic gases