Water Supply Mechanic Supervisor - City at OKC Career Site

, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

47.3

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Equipment Mechanics, Maintenance, Repair, Pumps, Motors, Generators, Work Scheduling, Inventory Management, Safety Compliance, Computer Software, Record Keeping, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, CDL, Licensure

Industry

Government Administration

Description

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS: Pay Range: 513NE Hourly Rate: $30.94 - $47.30 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy. OVERAGE POSITION This position is an overage. Funding for this position will be re-evaluated on a fiscal year basis. APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND * When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. * Completion of the application questions is required. * Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. * Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. * Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. * Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided. * Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks [https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/hr/documents/hiring-process-and-background-process-information-for-applicants-published-09-24-25.pdf] If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions [https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/hr/documents/08-12-25-final-applicant-q-a.pdf] TOTAL REWARDS At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer: * Competitive pay * An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement * A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development Explore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards [https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/4/hr/documents/benefits/employee-value-proposition-total-rewards-final-03-13-26.pdf] POSITION DESIGNATION This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION This position is responsible for the supervision of maintenance for the water transportation system, Atoka Pipeline, that includes all related pumping stations and components running from Lake Atoka to Ada, Oklahoma. JOB SUMMARY This position is located in the Southeast Water Supply Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the general direction of an immediate supervisor. The Water Supply Mechanic Supervisor is primarily responsible for providing front-line supervision and administrative support. The duties performed by employees in this classification require previously acquired supervisory skill. The employee must also possess knowledge of equipment mechanics and skill in performing maintenance and repair of the existing pipeline and pump station, facilities, equipment, machinery and components. Essential job functions include: supervising the maintenance and repair of facilities and machinery, such as pumps, motors, and generators; preparing and monitoring daily work schedules; overseeing emergency call-outs and repairs at various facilities; compiling data for work-activity reports; maintaining equipment and supply inventories; verifying daily vehicle and equipment inspections; purchasing and procuring goods and services; coordinating training activities; ensuring staff compliance with operations standards and safety policies and procedures; performing other related duties as required. The employee has frequent contact with other City employees, contractors, etc. Assignments are received in verbal and written form with unusual situations referred to the immediate supervisor. Due to direct occupational health, safety and environmental concerns associated with performing both routine and non-routine water operations, maintenance, and production tasks, the Water Supply Mechanic Supervisor is a safety sensitive classification. Therefore, current and prospective employees are required to meet and maintain specific physical standards and guidelines. VETERANS PREFERENCE Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTS * Knowledge and skill utilizing latest computer software or technology, record keeping tools, and information tracking systems. * Knowledge of and skill in applying effective supervisory techniques and work procedures. * Knowledge of and skill in performing duties of employees supervised. * Knowledge of and skill in repairing pumps, engines, and other existing pipeline and pump station equipment. * Skill in applying knowledge of State Health and EPA regulations pertaining to plant operations. * Skill in giving verbal instructions to and providing physical demonstrations of tasks performed by subordinate employees. * Skill in maintaining pipeline and pump station equipment, facilities, machinery, and components. * Skill in verbal and written communication. * Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work performed and decisions made. * Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed. * Ability and willingness to observe established safety and environmental health precautions for the work performed. * Must live in a location within thirty (30) minute drive from assigned facility on the pipeline. * Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). * Possession of Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License for Right of Way. * Possession of Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License for Aquatics. * Possession of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class C Water Operator License. * Possession of Certified Maintenance Technologist Level 2 Certification. NOTE: The employee must live in a location within thirty (30) minute drive from assigned facility on the pipeline within six (6) months from date of hire/promotion/ transfer/demotion. NOTE: The employee must possess or obtain Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License for Right of Way and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License Aquatics within ninety (90) days from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. NOTE: The employee must possess or obtain Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Class C Water Operator License within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire/promotion/transfer/demotion. NOTE: The employee must possess or obtain Certified Maintenance Technologist Level 2 Certification within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire/promotion/ transfer/demotion. NOTE: Continued employment is contingent upon obtaining the required licensures and certifications within the above listed timeframes from the date of hire/promotion/ transfer/demotion. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of pumping stations. * Previously acquired maintenance technical knowledge and skills. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and in the use of EAM maintenance work-order software. COMPETENCIES * One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made. * Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind. * Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. * Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (13) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing. * Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement) (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (5) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; (6) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] learns from mistakes without blaming; (7) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] supports self and other’s development and growth. * Empathetic Leadership (1) Fosters a workplace where employees are engaged; (2) seeks to know and learn about, and respects the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) welcomes varied ideas, perspectives, and thoughts when carrying out the work of the organization and making decisions; (4) builds trust through transparency, open communication, feedback, consistency, and humility; (5) seeks to build high performing teams through practices that demonstrate a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates; promotes advancement opportunities for all (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (6) resolves conflict and maintains effective working relationships with others through open dialogue, collaboration, empathy, active listening, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism; (7) treats others with fairness and dignity; (8) demonstrates emotional maturity; and (9) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. * Judgment (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City. * Talent Development (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. * Strategic Thinking (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials. * Agility (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities. WORKING CONDITIONS * Inside and outside, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, adverse weather conditions, etc. * Subject to working in and around standing or flowing water, raw sewage or exposed to pressurized water and equipment. * Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces. * Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 feet and climbing fixed ladders to heights of 265 feet above ground level to work on tanks, platforms, grating and equipment. * Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 feet and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 72 feet when working on equipment or in carbon pits below ground. * Subject to working in confined spaces and cramped positions where limited or restricted means of entry or exit exist. * Subject to working near moving objects such as motor vehicles and plant machinery or equipment. * Frequently exposed to constant noise at low levels and occasional loud noise for extended periods. * Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment. * Frequently exposed to chemical vapors or fumes, dust and natural respiratory hazards. * Occasionally exposed to insects, plants and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions. * Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife. * Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, acids, cleaners, fuel and other otherwise harmful substances. * Possibility of electrocution, electrical shock, fire, or burn when working with electricity and electrical machinery. * Possibility of thermal explosions. * Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and be on 24-hour call. * Travel on a daily basis. * Frequently exposed to large concentrations of noxious odors. * Possibility of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, raw sewage, and other infectious agents. Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday. * Flexibility enough to bend, twist and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment. * Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place. * Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc. * Arm-hand steadiness enough to perform tasks such as repairing pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeder, etc. * Manual and finger dexterity enough to use hand tools and replace small equipment or components. blueprints, etc. * Far vision enough to observe co-workers at ground level, while working on tanks, in pits, and to identify warning signs at a distance of 20 feet etc. * Visual color discrimination enough to identify red, green, and yellow items. * Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery. * Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 5 pounds, not to exceed 310 pounds. Note: The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. OTHER DETAILS Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card. Former Employees: If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530. If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division. Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment. If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test. A copy is also available at the link below: HRB 25-01 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure [https://www.okc.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/hr/documents/hrb-25-01-drug-and -alcohol-testing-procedure.final-030325_am.pdf] If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test. If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history). About Us Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. Visit Oklahoma City--A Great Place to Live and Work! 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Responsibilities

This position provides front-line supervision and administrative support for the maintenance of the water transportation system, including the Atoka Pipeline and all related pumping stations and components. Essential functions involve supervising maintenance and repair of facilities and machinery, preparing work schedules, overseeing emergency repairs, compiling reports, and ensuring staff compliance with operational standards and safety procedures.