Supt. - Land Admin.

Job Information

Job Title: Environmental Land Administration Superintendent                        Department: Engineering

Reporting Relationship: Chief Engineer                                                         FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: M

General Responsibilities

Monitor all activities on BWW properties under the direction of the Chief Engineer; develop, coordinate and survey property maintenance projects. Perform as the liaison in handling all property issues. 

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Direct capital construction and maintenance projects for BWW properties such as wells, reservoirs and other water works facilities and equipment; research and plan future system and facilities requirements
2. Manage various projects related to civil and infrastructure systems on waterworks facilities and equipment.
3. Prepare scope of work, contract documents, specifications for bidding and procuring equipment, and annual bids for stock materials and items.  Perform bid openings and prepare bid tabulation for approval.
4. Develop project estimates, establish budgets, enter work orders, close projects, and create and coordinate requisitions with the Purchasing and Accounting Departments.
5. Manage design and construction projects created in-house and by engineering consultants. Coordinate and review work performed by consulting engineers and contractors.
6. Develop and manage an in-house forestry management program.

Essential Job Functions Con't

1. Manage all aspects related to the property management requirements, including:
2. Perform environmental design, construction, specification, installation, repair and maintenance.
3. Assist in Water Quality Initiatives (WQI), including influences on watershed management, treatment management, distribution system management and piloting at the bench scale
4. Coordinate and supervise the performance of field tests and technical investigations of BWW water systems.
5. Engage and work with all levels, including contractors, consultants, employees and management scale.
6. Complete complex or novel assignments requiring developing new or improved research or engineering techniques and procedures.
7. Provide ideas to improve organizational efficiency at all levels of the unit/department. Participate in strategic planning, play a key role in acquiring research funding, identify new funding sources, and prepare proposals and presentations.
8. Maintain positive relationships with major customers/sources of internal research. Serves as an influential resource to BWW for problem resolution.
9. Oversee the handling of administrative tasks in support of BWW Land Administration to ensure all properties are correctly documented.

Essential Job Functions Con't

1. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Ensure all organizational policies and guidelines are adhered to and administered correctly, including the HR Management Guide, Employee Handbook, reviewing and approving timesheets, and expense reports, complying with applicable employment laws, purchasing guidelines, bid law, etc.
2. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
3. Champion, model, and administer a performance-oriented culture by demonstrating strong leadership and people development skills.  Seek to develop and monitor key performance measurements and develop/support a work environment that develops, recognizes, holds accountable, and rewards talent to support employee engagement and meet current and future workforce needs.
4. Responsible for demonstrating the organization’s core values and using performance management principles to continuously improve the department and organization's effectiveness, efficiency, products, and services. This includes, but is not limited to, participating in improvement teams, recommending and implementing improvement ideas, and participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes, information, etc.
5. Champion and ensure the administration of safe work practices and operations.
6. Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping employee records confidential in accordance with HIPAA, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
7. Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related field required. Master of Science Degree preferred.

Experience

Eight (8) years of related environmental experience in engineering services, construction and project management required. Two (2) years in a supervisory and project team lead capacity required.

Knowledge and experience in regulatory requirements and compliance governing the water industry.  Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license required
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) certification preferred

Supervision

2-10 employees

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about, especially on construction sites, climb ladders and ladderways

Work Enviroment

• Moderate noise (business office and construction site); occasional job site visits
• Work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions and hazardous chemicals