Utility Supervisor - Water

City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation; West Olive (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision starting

6% employee 401a contribution

Retiree Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid parking

Employee Home Ownership Incentive

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Employee Discounts and Perks

Job summary

City of Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a highly skilled supervisor for its 135MGD water filtration facility. The role directs utility trades and oversees operations, maintenance, and repair under the Water Plant Supervisor.

Join a team focused on safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient facility performance. Prior supervisory experience, budgeting, and strong organizational skills are essential for this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Three years of related work experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise subordinates; provide training and counseling.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of city facilities; manage schedules.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are followed.
• Inspect work and supervise completion.
• Conduct employee evaluations and handle grievances.
• Maintain records and logs; prepare reports.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and procurement.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and project oversight.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree in Public Administration

Three years of related experience

Job description

This is highly skilled and supervisory work over utility employees engaged in skilled trades and activities related to operations, maintenance, and repair of assets at a 135MGD water filtration facility. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Water Plant Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, organizes, prioritizes, coordinates, schedules, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinates; provides training and counseling as needed; handles complaints and grievances; takes disciplinary actions as needed.
• Supervises and directs the operation and maintenance of city owned and operated facilities, as required. Schedules and prioritizes work in this regard to assure the efficient operation and proper maintenance of these facilities to achieve the best possible performance throughout the service life.
• Assures that proper safety and environmental standards are followed.
• Inspects work being performed and oversees its proper completion.
• Conducts employee evaluations, responds to complaints and grievances, and takes disciplinary action when necessary.
• Using computers and associated applications, maintains records and logs, as needed; prepares reports related to the work. Assures that adequate supplies, materials and equipment are available to personnel, orders supplies and materials as needed, maintains inventory.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and the expenditure of appropriated funds. Also participates in development of system modifications and improvements, and oversees special projects related to utility maintenance and operations.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and utility customers; provides technical assistance as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Public Administration or a related field
• Three (3) years of related work experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Leaves and Accommodations Analyst, Amanda Kaulback. Email [e-mail] or [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note

This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules