Sewer Cleaning Maintenance Supervisor (Senior Maintenance Supervisor)

Sewer Cleaning Maintenance Supervisor (Senior Maintenance Supervisor) ❮ back to last search Fairfax County Burke (Fl06), Virginia, 22035 63732.03-111531.06 per year Full time Apply for this job Job Announcement $2,500 Signing Bonus* Join Fairfax County and be part of the Wastewater Management Team that is responsible for protecting both the public’s health and the region’s water quality. Our mission, vision, and values are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. This position works within the Sewer Maintenance Group (SMG) in the Gravity Sewers Branch (GSB) of the Wastewater Collection Division (WCD) as an experienced, motivated supervisor with a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and has the ability to lead a team effectively. The SMS leads field crews responsible for preventive maintenance activities and responding to sanitary sewer overflows, backups, and other emergency trouble calls. This position will train staff on the standard operating procedures, mentor crews on complex or unusual jobs, and lead special projects. When sewer emergencies occur, the SMS will deploy crews to restore flow, coordinate cleanup, and implement measures to protect public health and the environment. This position manages multiple high-priority projects simultaneously and ensures all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include: Operation and Maintenance Oversight – equipment operation support; maintaining equipment and vehicle maintenance facilitation; sanitary sewer collection system maintenance oversight. Technical Support – GIS utilization and sewer map creation; workload planning, delegation and resource management; CMMS work order management and administration; field audits and safety inspections; Safety and Technical/SOP trainings. Customer Service – coordinating and facilitating with resident/community, contractors and other key stakeholders. Workforce Supervision and Employee Relations – supervising field staff to ensure policy and code of conduct compliance; educating staff on county sewer codes, ordinances, environmental compliance, OSHA, and agency FOIA standards; manage and facilitate in hiring processes; employee mentoring, coaching, corrective action, and career development; administer disciplinary action and recommendations; conduct performance reviews and evaluations; ensure staff complies with all safety standards and regulations. Inventory Management and Procurement – inventory tracking for operations; preservation and maintenance of tools and equipment; utilize agency procurement methods to purchase goods and services; ensure proper housekeeping of vehicles, facilities, and storage areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to: Communicate and Share Information – Clearly communicate expectations, procedural changes, and operational information to staff. Demonstrate Integrity and Accountability – Hold self and staff accountable for adhering to policies and procedures while ensuring work activities and incidents are documented accurately and promptly. Lead and Manage Teams – Provide regular coaching, conduct performance discussions, and foster a respectful, collaborative work environment that promotes employee development and accountability. Provide Excellent Customer Service and Build Relationships – Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and complaints while establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, customers, and departmental stakeholders. Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please watch the video here to learn more about us. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits: Benefits Retirement Note: Wastewater Management positions are responsible for providing uninterrupted sewer service to residents during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies. This position is designated as emergency service and is subject to 24-hour on-call and may be required to report to work during extreme inclement weather or other emergencies, including after-hours and weekend work during emergency incidents to fulfill emergency service duties. *A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired into positions requiring a CDL. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the following: high school diploma or GED issued by a state department of education, and four years of increasingly responsible experience related to the maintenance of municipal facilities and infrastructure from either a public or private organization. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. Commercial driver's license (CDL) Class "B". Tanker Endorsement within 3 months of hire. VDOT Work Zone Safety Traffic Control Intermediate certification within 12 months of hire. OSHA Permit Space Operations within 3 months of hire. OSHA10 certification within 12 months of hire. CPR/First Aid certification within 12 months of hire. AED certification within 12 months of hire. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a pre-employment physical examination, driving record check, and commercial driver's license screening to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 2 years of proven experience in the following: Experience in construction, sanitary sewer/water hydraulics or maintenance related activities. Experience operating sewer/construction-related equipment such as: Sewer Combination Truck, Excavator, Backhoe, Dump truck, Skid steer and general hand tools. Supervising field staff or being a Team Lead responsible for managing, directing, and scheduling preventative and/or corrective maintenance repair work. Managing all maintenance-related repairs, which include inspections of sanitary sewer systems, plant operating areas, or facilities and applying safety rules and regulations. Intermediate experience in maintenance related programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, web searches, GIS applications, and CMMS. Possession of a Confined Space Entry certification. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to climb various types and sizes of ladders and the ability to safely enter and perform work in permit-required confined spaces containing raw sewage, using confined space entry equipment rated for individuals up to 310 pounds. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL Medical Examiner Certificate (DOT card). Ability to operate county-owned vehicles to travel to various work locations. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward or confined positions for extended periods. Ability to traverse a variety of terrain types to access sanitary sewer system locations. Ability to work in a wide range of weather conditions, including excessive heat, cold, and precipitation, and in environments that may involve exposure to and contact with raw sewage. Requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, reach, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crawl, lift, as well as work in strenuous and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time to manipulate materials with manual dexterity, use of hoses, and operate units up to 12 feet tall to set up and perform maintenance. Sufficient manual dexterity and tolerance for occupational noise levels to effectively perform construction and maintenance-related tasks. Sufficient visual acuity to read design plans, technical drawings, maps, and other documents in both paper and electronic formats. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. BONUS ELIGIBILITY: Positions within this classification that require a CDL that are general merit may be eligible for a one-time hiring incentive bonus for new county employees only. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee. Must have CDL at time of hire. Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. 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