Transmission & Distribution - Operations Team Manager - City of Greeley

Salary Range: $90,900 - $127,300

Hiring Range: $90,900 - $109,1000

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary:

The City of Greeley is seeing a Transmission and Distribution Team Manager to join the Transmission and Distribution team of the Water & Sewer Department. The Team Manager reports to the Transmission and Distribution Superintendent and provides overall direction to the Crew Supervisors of Construction, Transmission and Distribution Operations, and Project Coordination. The successful candidate will plan and execute operations, maintenance, and construction projects that include asset management, preventative maintenance, pipe rehabilitation, responding to leaks and customer complaints. The Team Manager will work with the Superintendent on future planning, scheduling, budget and coordination with other City departments and system operations. 

Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Colorado Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Colorado State Water Distribution System Operator 2 Certification, and the ability to obtain Distribution 3 Certification within two (2) years of hire.
• One (1) year of experience in inventory control and project ordering.
• Associate degree (two-year degree) or certification program of comparable length in a specialized field (e.g. water system construction, operations, or maintenance)
• Knowledge of water treatment, water storage practices, and water transmission systems. 
• Three (3) years of experience supervising personnel.

OR

• Advanced vocational skills strengthened by at least three (5) to five (5) years of on-the-job experience in water distribution and transmission, construction, operations, and maintenance.
• A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered by the hiring authority.

Preferred

• Five (5) - seven (7) years of experience supervising personnel in construction maintenance of underground utilities.
• Knowledge of/experience with Arc maps, Lucity, Cityworks, and SCADA.
• Three (3) years Project Management Experience
• Colorado State Class 4 Distribution Certification.
• One (1) year of experience with ArcGIS Pro and Field Maps.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA Standards of Training and Safety and ability to adhere to said training and safety standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of American Water Works Association Standards and Regulation 100’s, and the ability to adhere to said regulations. 
• Knowledge of equipment such as welder, crane, forklift, backhoe, track hoe, valve turner, leak detection, trench boxes, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of Traffic Control practices and how to apply MHT’s to different classes of roadways.
• Computer skills, including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), and learn and experiment with new software and systems
• Knowledge of the budgeting process.
•   Must be able to clearly verbalize and communicate with contractors, citizens, and employees of the City. 
• Oral, written, and listening communication skills, including the ability to accurately interpret what others are saying and convey messages, information, concepts, and details accurately and clearly.
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate interaction, communication, and teamwork between others.
• Organizational skills, including the ability to set and meet goals and deadlines, manage appointments, create schedules, coordinate, and facilitate meetings, and make decisions. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple concurrent and competing tasks and responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and stay on task when completing special projects and daily assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and reliable professional judgment, as well as collaboratively with a team to achieve desired results.
• Ability to maintain a strong work ethic, positive problem-solving attitude, and enthusiasm for the work performed.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative in completing daily tasks and special projects.
• Ability to focus on activities that have the greatest impact on meeting work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ages.
• Ability to navigate a complex political environment.
• Knowledge of employee management principles and best practices.
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management principles and best practices.
• Employee management, supervision, and team building skills, including the ability to train and coach others. communicate effectively, manage conflict, reward good behavior, and establish and maintain accountability. 
• Conflict management skills, including the ability to remain impartial, get disparate and adverse parties to reach consensus, and negotiate amicable resolutions in order to maintain cohesion and cooperation.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to effectively manage various personalities and persuade others to take particular courses of action.
• Ability to influence change through a collaborative and inclusive style.
• Ability to lead and motivate others, including those who may be outside your immediate sphere of influence.

Essential Functions:

• Work with Superintendent on Capital Improvement Projects.
• Assists in planning and scheduling projects, works with other city departments and works with the Project Manager.
• Ensures all Safety Procedures are followed.
• Supervises Crew Supervisors ensuring they perform their jobs correctly. 
• Employee training and teambuilding.
• Oversees maintenance, operations, and rehab of over 650 miles of transmission and distribution mains.
• Inspects contractors' work when needed. 
• Responds to questions regarding material requirements. 
• Attends project meetings, coordinates street and concrete repairs, assists with water & sewer work, equipment sharing, scheduling, and planning of projects.
• Work with Superintendent, Supervisors, Engineers, and Water Treatment Operators to ensure proper operations and procedures are followed.
•  Implementation of policy and procedures. 
• Work with County, State and Federal agencies to ensure public health and safety.
• Assists adjoining water systems with water quality questions or concerns.
• Solves a variety of problems in situations where there are substantially diversified procedures, specialized standards, and only limited standardization. 
• Changes priorities or differing situations require the incumbent to consider which among many procedures should be followed in what sequence to achieve the required job results. 
• Requires reasoning to produce a practical course of action within the established process. Choices fall within the range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices. Example(s): If a change is required that needs upper management approval before start/completion of a project; work with Project Manager, Asset Manager, Water & Sewer Superintendents, employees, as well as other departments to ensure proper operations and procedures are being followed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Promotes City of Greeley Values.
• Organizes and delegates assignments to team members.
• Hires, trains, motivates, and coaches employees.
• Evaluates employee performance and goal setting.
• Holds employees accountable for assigned tasks and goals.
• Provides timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities.
• Provides training opportunities with a focus on employee development.
• Resolves conflicts and complaints.
• Analyzes information and processes and develops more effective or efficient processes.
• Establishes and achieves business and financial objectives.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work & Physical Environment

• Moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. 
• Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs.) and use of medium weight tools.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Vision enough to perform functions such as reading a plat book, operating vehicles, and equipment, and locating water and sewer lines.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach out to load and unload equipment, supplies, or tools.
• Ability to move over rough, uneven, and rocky surfaces in the performance of maintenance duties.
• Position requires applicant to be ambulatory.
  • Example(s): Use of a sledgehammer to break concrete, help unload parts at the job site that do not require the use of equipment, basic hand tools, awkward positions when tightening bolts on fittings.
• Dangerous to considerable hazards reflect a frequent exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury Example(s): 75% of work is in the streets, huge traffic danger, work in excavations.
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, days, and participate in an on-call rotation schedule that is subject to change at any given time as needed.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting.  Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.