Field Services Superintendent

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Dayton Utilities

Lyon County Utilities is recruiting for a Field Services Superintendent to manage the Department’s field support services, including construction and inspection programs, capital improvement projects, and the maintenance and repair of water, wastewater, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. This position provides technical oversight on complex issues; serves as owner’s representative on major projects; conducts subdivision and capital project inspections; reviews permits and plans for code compliance; ensures regulatory compliance through data analysis and reporting; and oversees cross-connection control, FOG programs, and business license inspections.

$85,292.27 – $136,466.72 /yr
Employee/Employer Paid PERS

$71,258.72 – $114,013.33 /yr
Employer Paid PERS

Employees is this classification typically start at the beginning of the salary range, with opportunities for salary advancement based on merit.

Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise, assign, train, and evaluate staff; enforce safety standards.
Oversee construction inspection, plan review, and contract compliance.
Manage capital improvement plans, budgets, and project schedules.
Monitor regulations and implement process improvements.
Perform administrative leadership duties, including policy development, procurement, recordkeeping, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications:

Two (2) years of college-level coursework in physical/environmental sciences, engineering, or related field and four (4) years of development services/construction experience, or equivalent combination.
Strong knowledge of utility systems, construction practices, codes, budgeting, and regulatory compliance required.
Valid Nevada Driver’s License required; OSHA 30 certification within 15 days of hire.
Ability to work in field and plant environments, including confined spaces and exposure to weather and chemicals; lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits include:

Medical – County pays 100% employee coverage plus 50% spouse/dependent coverage
Dental, Vision, Life – County pays 100% of employee only; dependent care at employee’s cost
Retirement benefits via the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System
Twelve paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Flexible spending programs for child care and unreimbursed medical expenses
Voya deferred compensation program

Summary of job purpose:

Under general direction, manages, coordinates and directs the Utility Department’s field support services. These include the Department’s construction and inspection programs, capital projects, repair and maintenance functions for water and wasterwater systems, and electrical, instrumentation and controls functions. This position will provide oversight and expertise on difficult, complex and/or sensitive issues.

Essential functions:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; provides training and reviews work of assigned staff; prepares employee performance evaluations; participates in the interview and hiring process; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure completion of assigned work; ensures proper safety precautions are followed.
Lends expertise to department in field support service areas; performs the work of technicians in those areas; troubleshoots problems; provides hands-on guidance and assistance.
Oversees and performs inspections of newly constructed subdivision infrastructure; performs on-site inspections for capital improvement projects; reviews permits and plans for code compliance.  Reviews and analyzes data to maximize operational efficiency and regulatory compliance; proposes and implements process changes; prepares and submits regulatory reports.
Monitors and interprets regulations and industry advancements.  Oversees and manages cross-connection control protocols, FOG programs and business license inspections.
Serves as the owner’s point of contact on large projects; performs plan review to ensure compliance with contract specifications and applicable codes and standards; schedules projects.
Performs administrative functions associated with leading a public utilities work group. These include maintaining accurate records; ordering parts, supplies and equipment; preparing written reports and correspondence; and developing processes, policy and procedures.
Communicates productively and facilitates cooperative working relationships with Utilities Department employees, other County departments, and other internal and external stakeholders; makes presentations before various boards, committees, regulatory and community groups.
Serves as the technical liaison to the development community and an inspector-in-charge of construction and repair projects.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.  Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Two (2) years of college-level coursework in the physical or environmental sciences, engineering or a related field; AND four (4) years of experience in development services and construction industry;
OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of:

Employee supervision including selection, review and evaluation, motivation, training and discipline.  Program development, and goal setting.
Construction methods, materials, practices, specifications and equipment.
Practices and principals of surveying, materials testing and plan review.
Systems, technology, and equipment used for water production and distribution.
Systems, technology, and equipment used for wastewater collection, treatment and reuse.
Laboratory sampling, testing and results evaluation.  Budget development and administration.
Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
Methods and precautions in storing and handling hazardous chemicals.
Software applications and programs related to utilities operations.

Skill in:

Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Identifying and resolving operational, technical and procedural problems.
Recognizing unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions.
Setting priorities, coordinating multiple activities and meeting critical deadlines.
Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budgets and capital improvement plans.
Developing and managing capital improvement plans and budgets.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Overseeing a broad-based plant operations, maintenance and repair program.
Reading and interpreting specifications, plans, and contracts.
Interpreting, applying and explaining complex policies, codes and regulations.
Construction and repair project management.
Construction inspection and plan review.

Required certificates, licenses and registrations:

Valid Nevada Driver’s License.
OSHA 30 certificate within 15 days of employment:

Physical demands and working environment:

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

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined, heights exceeding 10 feet or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, sewage, hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, gases, dust and noxious odors. Work is subject to performance in wastewater and water facilities.

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