Utility Field Operations Coordinator (Stormwater)

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate and supervise activities of utility crews involved in performing construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water distribution systems and drainage systems, and operation of related equipment in compliance with Local/State/Federal standards, guidelines and laws. Works closely with Utility Field Operations Supervisor on new development projects, including plan review, inspections of new construction, and final close out procedures. 

Employees must provide courteous, professional customer service, and are required to provide prompt 24 hour response to various emergency and non-emergency situations. Employees are expected to work in all types of weather conditions, and where hazardous conditions exist. 

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the nature of the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads, supervises, and coordinates activities of a team of workers involved in performing skilled/manual work and operating equipment associated with construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of the water distribution system required to maintain integrity and quality of the potable water system while providing sufficient water  pressure to all customers. 

Leads, supervises, and coordinates activities of a team of workers involved in performing skilled/highly skilled manual work and operating equipment associated with construction, maintenance, inspection, and repairs of the storm drainage system required to maintain integrity and quality of infrastructure while keeping roads safe for travel, and surrounding areas free of flooding.

Perform associated tasks with extensive knowledge of common practices, materials, tools, and occupational hazards required to successfully obtain quality results, while observing safety practices associated with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to employees; inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; provides input on performance evaluations of employees; provides training to new/existing employees.

Performs administrative tasks; compiles documentation and reports; provides budgetary input relating to project materials, tools, and equipment.

Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, pumps, generators, and air compressors. Use various hand tools on a daily basis, as well as specialized tools, such as tap machines, pneumatic tools, and transits.

Responds to after-hours calls or to emergency situations involving the water distribution system, stormwater system; participates in emergency operations for storm/hurricane preparation.

Monitors inventory of division equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; conducts periodic inventory counts; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; determines amount of materials needed to complete projects; initiates orders for new/replacement materials; receives incoming deliveries and invoices.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Duties when assigned to Water Distribution:

• Coordinates daily work activities, organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work to Utility Workers I and II.

• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and relocation of fire hydrants.
• Install, locate, exercise, and repair valves. Install new water mains and services.
• Performs taps on water mains for new services. 
• Repair broken water mains and services. 
• Repair, adjust, and relocate water services.
• Install, repair, and replace water meters and boxes. 
• Perform restorations to lawns, landscape, sidewalks, driveways, and roads as needed.
• Provide MOT as needed, such as flagging, installation, and removal of MOT devices. 
• Document required information for all associated assignments/tasks utilizing I-pads, computers, and maintenance software programs.
• Assist with coordination/monitoring of work performed by outside Contractors.
• Review Utility easements/permits, and make recommendations as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

• Reviews New Development Plans and Shop Drawings
• Attends Pre-Work Meetings for New Development Projects
• Inspects Construction and repairs for New Development Projects and Community Investment Program.
• Performs Pressure Tests for New Development Projects
• Performs Final Walk Through for New Development Projects

Duties when assigned to Stormwater:

• Perform inspections, monitoring, maintenance, and repairs of Pump Stations. 
• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of storm structures, manholes, pipes, culverts, outfalls, swales, ditches, ponds, retention areas, and detention areas.
• Perform inspections, monitoring, and documentation of various Local/State/Federal programs, such as NPDES, CRS, and the Town of Jupiter Stormwater Infrastructure Grant Program.
• Monitors and documents Recharge Levels throughout MS4.
• Provide MOT as needed, such as flagging, installation, and removal of MOT devices.

• Document required information for all associated assignments/tasks utilizing I-pads, computers, and maintenance software programs. 
• Assist with coordination/monitoring of work performed by outside Contractors.
• Review Utility easements/permits, and make recommendations as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

• Reviews New Development Plans and Shop Drawings
• Attends Pre-Work Meetings for New Development Projects
• Inspects Construction of Drainage Infrastructure for New Development Projects
• Performs Final Walk Through for New Development Projects
• Performs NPDES Field Inspections for New Development Projects
• Monitors PPP Plans and generates compliance reports for New Development Projects
• Inspects repairs and projects related to Unit Price Contracts.

High school diploma or GED.

Four (4) years previous experience and/or training involving water distribution or stormwater system maintenance/repair work, project coordination, and equipment operation or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Must possess and maintain valid Level 1 Distribution System Operators license and/or Class A Stormwater Certification. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.

Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to calculate and/or tabulate data. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations. 

Human Interaction:  Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization:  Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. 

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning:  Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability:  Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals.  Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The Town of Jupiter, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.