Collection System Supervisor

Water Environment Federation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Environment Federation in Madison, Wisconsin seeks a Collections System Services Supervisor to lead the sewer maintenance, monitoring and locating programs using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles. The role supervises a team of skilled technicians and locators and collaborates with other District workgroups within the Operations and Maintenance team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a growth mindset, commit to an inclusive workplace, and ensure work quality and

Qualifications

• Ten years of wastewater collection system maintenance experience.
• Experience in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Preferred: Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) certification or willingness to obtain within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage sewer maintenance, monitoring and locating programs using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles.
• Supervise a team of technicians and locators responsible for raw wastewater and effluent conveyance components.
• Coordinate CSS activities with other Operations and Maintenance workgroups and promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Wastewater maintenance

CMMS experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Collection System Manager, the Collection System Services (CSS) Supervisor is responsible for managing the District’s sewer maintenance, monitoring and locating programs using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and supervising a team of skilled technicians and locators that maintain the raw wastewater and effluent conveyance components of District facilities within the collection system; and for coordinating CSS activities with other District workgroups.

The Collection System Services Supervisor is a key member of the District’s Operations and Maintenance team. This position works closely with other Operations and Maintenance (O&M) supervisors and their respective teams. The successful incumbent must demonstrate a growth mindset in navigating a dynamic, mission-driven operation, while remaining committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Required:

• At least ten (10) years of wastewater collection system maintenance experience for a sewer utility, municipality, or similar.
• Previous experience working within a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Preferred:

• Reliability Centered Maintenance Management Certification. Candidates without the certificate will be required to achieve it within 24 months.
• Experience with common wastewater collection system maintenance equipment and techniques, sampling equipment, and underground utility locating devices.
• Prior supervisory or lead worker experience.
• Completion of supervisory or leadership education.

The District participates in the federal E-Verify program. As required by law, all newly hired employees will have their Form I-9 information submitted to the federal government through E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without District sponsorship) at the time of application and must maintain work authorization throughout their employment. The District does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

As part of the hiring process, finalists may be required to successfully complete a background check and, if applicable, a pre-employment physical. Employment may be contingent upon the results of these screenings. Any criminal conviction record will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law, including whether the circumstances of the conviction are substantially related to the duties of the position.