Employer: City of Garnett
Department:
Job Title: Water & Gas Superintendent
Salary: $0.000 


Job Description:

 Per the City of Garnett's residency policy, the successful applicant for this position would be required to live or relocate to within 3 miles of Garnett city limits. 

WATER/GAS SUPERINTENDENT

 

Department:  Utilities

Division:         Water/Gas

Reports To:    City Manager

Position Summary

 

            Under the supervision of the City Manager, the water/gas superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient supply of water and gas service to the citizens of Garnett.  The employee in this position sets priorities, schedules and directs department personnel in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and gas lines within the city

 

Examples of Work

 

*   Schedules and supervises work of subordinate personnel;

*   Makes recommendations for hiring and discharging of division personnel;

*   Sets priorities on job assignments;

*   Responds to citizen concerns and complaints;

*   Prepares reports and maintains records of work performed;

*   Supervises the installation of new water and gas pipe lines;

*   Supervises the repair of water and gas pipelines;

*   Schedules maintenance work on lines;

*   Inspects water and gas lines for possible leaks;

*   Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

 

Position Requirements

Experience:  More than three years of gas and water line management experience is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

 

Education:  High school diploma or GED required.  Technical degree or some college credit preferred.  Class I Water Treatment Certification by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is required.

 

Skills:  Thorough knowledge and understanding of all federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the gas and water utilities and their line installation and maintenance.  Thorough knowledge of all safety requirements.  Mathematical aptitude.  Good oral and written communication skills.  The ability to operate line locators, gas leak survey equipment, odorimeter, and other related equipment.

 

Problem Solving:  Frequent problem solving exists in this position.  Problems include line sizing, line capacity, gas leaks and handling citizen concerns and complaints. 

Decision-Making:  Decision making is a factor in this position.  Decisions include determining if and where there is a leak in the gas or water lines, prioritizing and scheduling personnel to perform maintenance on these utility systems.

Accountability:  Employee is responsible for budgetary control of an area within the department but does not participate in the annual departmental budgetary process.

Supervision:  Supervision is required and job related decisions are occasionally reviewed by the City Manager.  Employee has supervisory responsibility over subordinate personnel.

 

Personal Relations:  Continual contact with other city departments and the general public.

 

Working Conditions:  Adverse weather conditions, working with natural gas and manual labor are factors in this position.

 

Vacancy Number: garn110

Open Date: 4/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM