Austin Water Pipeline Technician Supervisor - DSS

About This Position
ABOUT AUSTIN WATER:
For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we’re not just keeping up—we’re leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation.
Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants.
Job Description:
Austin Water Pipeline Technician Supervisor
Purpose:
With general direction, this position exercises considerable judgment and uses comprehensive knowledge of broadly defined practices, policies, and procedures. This position supervises field personnel assigned to the operations and maintenance of water or reclaimed water distribution systems, and/or wastewater collection systems. This position plans, conducts, and coordinates activities at remote work sites and facilities with underground utilities; and works on multiple/diverse complex issues and selects the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. This position provides guidance to adhere to safety and training procedures and practices.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Provides technical expertise on a variety of distribution and collection activities.
Reviews, evaluates, records data using PCs and video equipment in preparing and producing reports to ensure quality, productivity, and accuracy of work assignments.
Interprets applicable Federal, State, and Local ordinances and regulations and ensures compliance.
Coordinates activities with engineers, construction inspectors, and other city departments.
Acts as liaison, as necessary, with other departments, divisions, and organizations.
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures, processes, and policies.
Operates with substantial latitude for independent action or decision.
Assists in budget preparation.
Develops and implements procedures related to asset control.
Develops specifications for purchases.
Plans and schedules Safety and Tailgate meetings.
Ensures proper training and guidance is provided for personnel.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures related to pipeline operations.
Knowledge of City of Austin safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of moderately complex utility mathematical formulas involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of standard and metric units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, computing rate, ratio, and percentages.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to understand, follow, and provide written and/or verbal instructions and training.
Ability to work various work shifts, on-call, and call back hours
Ability to work in environments with exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, hazardous environments, and adverse weather conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to meet and maintain driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program while driving personal and City of Austin vehicles on official business.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in construction or maintenance activities, including five (5) years of experience which were in water and wastewater underground utility construction maintenance, including one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Positions in water distribution: Class C Water Distribution License or higher from TCEQ. A Surface Water License may substitute for the Class C Water Distribution License.
Positions in wastewater collection: Class II Wastewater Collection License from TCEQ.
For specified work groups, Respiratory Protection and Confined Space Entry training must be completed
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience providing leadership over and review of others’ work
Supervisory experience of 5 or more employees to include hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation
Experience with leading, managing and/or overseeing capital improvement projects or similarly related construction projects
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and managing the delivery of construction and/or utility projects to support organizational goals
Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, keeping stakeholders informed of status
Demonstrated skill and experience in managing and resolving conflict
Project management experience including managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and deliverables


Compensation Range:The annual hiring range for this position is $33.02-$41.28

Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview:
This Pipeline Technician Supervisor position is responsible for the accurate identification and locating of all Austin Water Utility infrastructure. This position oversees multiple daily projects with high attention to detail, utilizing multiple resources and databases such as Texas 811 and the KorTerra one-call ticketing system. This role is responsible for reviewing GIS maps, intersections, project plans and frequently collaborating with property owners, contractors, engineers, and various City of Austin departments to ensure accurate, safe operations. Priority emphasis required relating to improving efficiency and productivity, fiscal management, and proactively investigating citizen complaints.
Position(s) will be filled at the following location: Glen Bell Service Center, 3907 S. Industrial Dr., Austin TX, 78744
Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All employees are required to be available for overtime, call-back, and be part of a mandatory on-call rotation for emergency response on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more – click HERE for more information.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
Provide each job title and accurate employment dates for all jobs included on the application.
Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment and computer software used.
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
A resume and cover letter are required.
Applications must be fully completed to be considered.
Resume and cover letter must be provided to be considered.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
Your skill level in the competency areas will be assessed. A minimum score of 70% is required on both assessments in order to be considered for the next step in the process.
If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
A criminal background investigation is required
Retention Incentive Bonus:
This position may be eligible for an Incentive Bonus of up to $3,000!
$500 after 90 days.
$500 after 180 days.
$1,000 after 1 year.
$1,000 after 2 years.
Technical Licensure:

Skills
Project Management