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SUPERVISOR OF WATER DISTRIBUTION

Code: 04093 Local Competitive

Career Family: SUPERVISOR

New Jersey treats Supervisor of Water Distribution as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.

Eligibility comes down to 2 years of relevant experience.

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Supervisor of Water Distribution is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

  • Plans and supervises the maintenance program for the water distribution system.
  • Oversees repair operations including the excavation work, caulking, welding and other functions required to correct faults in the system.
  • Oversees the installation of additional equipment and piping for the potable water services.
  • Checks the work performed to make certain that the layout of the piping and other components, the materials used, and the workmanship are in accordance with the plans and specifications for the project.
  • Takes suitable precautions to protect the grounds, equipment and facilities of system.
  • Periodically inspects the water installations to determine their condition.
  • Traces leaks and supervises personnel making emergency repairs.
  • Checks water to determine if it is potable.
  • May be responsible for the installation, reading and repair of all water meters in the network.
  • Supervises the requisitioning, storing, utilization, and safeguarding of needed equipment and supplies.
  • Gives appropriate assignments and instructions to subordinates.
  • Prepares suitable reports.
  • Is responsible for maintaining pertinent records and files of personnel, equipment, materials, work performed, and time allocated to various projects.
  • Participates in the preparation of yearly estimates of the personnel, equipment, materials and supplies that should be adequate to maintain the water distribution system in good condition.
  • <b>REQUIREMENTS
  • EDUCATION </b>
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Experience

Two years of supervisory experience in the construction, maintenance, repair and inspection of water distribution facilities.

License

Applicants may be required to possess a license of an appropriate grade to operate a public water supply system issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Wide knowledge of the technical problems and appropriate procedures in planning and supervising the work program for the maintenance, repair and installation of the piping, pumps, regulators and meters of a water distribution system.
  • Of the uses of varied types of specialized equipment, and tools.
  • Ability to organize assigned work, develop effective work methods and to give, suitable instructions and assignments to men engaged in water department repair and maintenance activities.
  • To take appropriate remedial action when problems arise.
  • To obtain, store, safeguard and supervise the use of needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
  • To estimate the need of personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies for future operations.
  • To prepare clear, accurate, and pertinent reports, and to maintain needed records and files
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
  • Good health and freedom from disabling physical and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself or others.