Foreman, Water Services NCDL Evening Shift (26-WS)

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties locations and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a contract between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

At DC Water we provide more than 700000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water wastewater and stormwater services.DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.We aspire to be known for superior service ingenuity and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision we commit to our shared mission every dayexceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

The Foreman Water Services - NCDL is responsibleforexercisingtechnicalandadministrativesupervision overtheworkactivitiesofemployeesengaged intheinvestigationconstruction repair andmaintenance onthewater distribution systemthroughout incumbentmaysuperviseSystemRepairCrewsValve-HydrantFlushingorInvestigationCrewsoracombinationofcrewsconsisting of 2 to 9 workers of varying for the quantity and quality of the work done and for assuring efficient and economical work operations.

• Supervises and directs repair crews in the repair and/or replacement of water mains services fire hydrants valves casings and other appurtenances.

• Directs and supportsrepair crews intheinvestigationand location ofleaks excavation shoring andbackfilling oftrenches up to 20 in depth installation oftaps and abandonmentofservices.

• Enforces the Authoritys rules andpolicies including adapted safety standards andis responsible forrepaircrew work zone safety.Responsible for adherence totheDDOT mandates andthe set-up oftraffic control devices onthe jobsite.

• Ensurestheaccuratecompletion ofDDOTPermitApplication andDCWaterCutReleaseApplication(i.e.sizeofexcavation tiesetc.).ResponsibleforcoordinatingwithDCWaterPublicSpaceRestoration grouptoensureallproperpermitapplications have beenprocessed which includes but isnotlimited to EmergencyWork Requests (construction and occupancy).

• Plansandschedulesworkassignmentsformultiplecrews.Ordersnecessary equipmentandmaterialsforspecifictasksandensures that materials are made available attheconstruction sites when needed.Solves problems related tothework supervised.

• Directstheoperationofavarietyofmechanicalequipment.

• Inspects completed work toensure joints arewatertightunder highpressure andwork hasbeencompleted inaccordance withDC Water standards and specifications.

• Directsexcavationtopreventanydamagetoexistingutilitiesandtodeterminetheappropriatesizeoftheexcavationfortheidentified work and provides all coordination for utility marking for each construction site as required.

• Determinesthetimeofwaterserviceinterruptionandresponsiblefornotification.

• EnsurestheaccuracyandcompletenessofaDailyActivityReportandtheTimeandAttendancelogforhis/hercrew.Preparesother reports such asaccident and injury report productivity and performance data report as required.

• Plans allactivities forshutdownofwatermains repairingvalvesandhydrants.

• Directs andsupportsrepaircrewsintheperformance ofpreventive valveandfirehydrant maintenance thatmay also include flushing.

• Investigates customercomplaints.

• Directs special projects; and performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises employees; makes work assignments setprioritiesinterprets work ordersetc.Establishes workperformancestandardsprepareswrittenperformanceevaluations andmonitorsemployeecodeofconduct;recommends promotions terminations reassignments disciplinary and other personnel actions.Determines training needs and approves and schedules leave.Ensures that workers complete projects orassignments inathorough andresponsible manner.

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with contractors the general public and employees throughout the department and the Authority.

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

At DC Water our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers innovators and problem solvers focused on protecting lifes most precious resource in the nations capital.

• Take pride in your work.We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
• Connect to a strong culture.Everything we do is grounded in our shared valuesaccountability trust teamwork customer focus safety and well-being.
• Be your true self.We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity and we recognize and celebrate employees individuality and unique contributions.
• Build your skills and career path.We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please email