Team Leader (Field Engineering) bei City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

This is not a Civil Service Position.  DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. 

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

SUMMARY:
The Team Leader is responsible for supervising, guiding, directing, and training staff within the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) Field Engineering functional unit. Manage work on projects and assign and prioritize tasks. Responsible for completing all local, State, Federal and DWSD required reports.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate and plan the work assignments (i.e. manage projects, organize crews). Responsible for maximizing team’s productivity. Manage annual department budget items as assigned. Responsible for record keeping and preparing necessary reports that includes logs and computer files. Assist in the training of department staff and maintaining a harmonious work environment. Provide an ongoing safety and injury prevention program. Attend meetings. Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures. Prepare performance evaluations of assigned team. Supervise all staff within facility or functional unit. Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS:
Perform related work duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Coordinate and plan the work assignments (i.e. manage projects, organize crews)
• Responsible for maximizing team’s productivity
• Manage annual department budget items as assigned
• Responsible for record keeping and preparing necessary reports that includes logs and computer files
• Assist in the training of department staff and maintaining a harmonious work environment
• Provide an ongoing safety and injury prevention program
• Attend meetings
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned team
• Supervise all staff within facility or functional unit
• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, and holiday assignments
• Wear personal protective equipment, (PPE)
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out other duties

SKILL TO:
• Plan, organize, assign and supervise the work of others
• Perform administrative duties and solve administrative issues
• Assist in creating and maintaining the budget for the unit
• Implement principles of supervision, training and employee development
• Use advanced technology
• Analyze and make decisions consistent with department policy

ABILITY TO:
• Supervise and lead staff and projects
• Make work processes more effective and efficient
• Assist in managing annual department budget items as assigned
• Assist in preparing compliance reports for regulatory agencies
• Represent the department regarding special projects with internal and external agencies
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process,
• equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)
• Seven (7) years’ experience in related operational or functional field; such as construction, plumbing, or a combination of related work experience and education
• Management and operational experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the utility industry
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience

Other Qualifications

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Environmental Working Requirements:
Work is performed in an office or plant environment with exposure to computer screens and noise.

Other Requirements:
Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to DWSD facilities and work sites, and respond to after hour emergencies and on-call responses.

This title is a non-Civil Service and at-will position. The organization may in its sole discretion fill this position on a full-time or part-time basis. The organization may in its sole discretion utilize a contract of employment, “direct hire”, or other process to fill the Position within this Title. Incumbency in a position within this title does not create a property right or expectation for the incumbent. The presence of this title or the position within this title does not in any way restrict the organization’s sole discretion to utilize independent contractors or other means to provide for the performance of this work.