Assistant Superintendent - Minor Water Supplies (SOG/ST 5)

Summary

The Assistant Superintendent for Minor Water Supplies assists the Local Authority in maintaining local water supply systems by leading work teams to ensure that minor water supply infrastructure is well-maintained and operates efficiently. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the provision of clean and reliable water to the community through the implementation of a consistent preventative maintenance program. 💰 salary range $3,501,526 - $4,709,163 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• Key Outputs:

  • • Inspection and maintenance of water supply infrastructure.
  • • Maintenance reports prepared and submitted.
  • • Water quality assessments conducted.
  • • Pipes repaired and replaced.
  • • Pumps maintained and serviced.

• Key Responsibility Areas:

  • • Ensure water lines, pipes, and pumps are properly maintained and repaired in a timely manner.
  • • Leads inspection teams of water supply structures - tanks, (entomb) springs, barbeques, pipelines and reports leakage to the Local Authority.
  • • Mobilizes work teams and provides supervision on repair work sites.
  • • Identifies factors likely to disrupt/contaminate minor water supply systems and reports to supervisor/council.
  • • Communicates with community residents on matters related to water disruption/supplies or other issues.
  • • Implements and maintains systems to monitor pump operations by turning on/off and examines operational efficiency.
  • • Implements and monitors systems to test water quality and report readings to the parish council.
  • • Keeps up to date with current safety regulations and requirements in relation to safe community water supplies.
  • • Performs daily (or as directed) assessments of water lines.
  • • Performs any necessary repairs to previously installed systems.
  • • Repairs water lines and pipes by replacing broken pipes and fixtures.
  • • Receives calls for plumbing or other related repair work and ensures work is attended to.
  • • Assists with preparing material requirements to effect repairs on water infrastructure.
  • • Liaises with the council to ensure that an adequate supply of material is in stock to avoid work delay and disruption in communities.
  • • Maintains a detailed log of all work done at various locations.
  • • Keeps a detailed report of all work done on various locations.
  • • Prepares regular reports on the condition of water supply infrastructure and recommendations for improvement.

• Human Resources:

  • • Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment, and commitment to the vision, mission, and goals of the local authority.
  • • Provides effective supervision and guidance to supervisees.
  • • Ensures the provision of the appropriate physical resources to enable staff to undertake their duties.
  • • Recommends transfers for disciplinary actions.
  • • Monitors the performance of staff and ensures timely review of performance and intervention.
  • • Develops individual work plans.
  • • Ensures that the work plans for staff in the division are developed and delivered to the human resource unit.
  • • Monitors and reviews the performance of direct reports and ensures that this is also done for the division as a whole.

• Other:

  • • Performs all other related duties assigned.

• Performance Standards:

  • • Water systems maintained and repaired in accordance with technical and safety standards.
  • • Piping system repaired to required standard on time.
  • • Maintenance and inspection tasks completed on schedule.
  • • Water quality assessed regularly and reported accurately.
  • • Pumps maintained daily and report forwarded to the parish council.
  • • Water quality assessed daily, using the correct method, and report made to the parish council.
  • • Reports produced are delivered on time, with accurate information to the Deputy Chief.
  • • Material requirements and services are determined against cost, environmental suitability, and material science principles.
  • • Construction projects are managed in accordance with project management principles, established construction principles, and practices.
  • • Site inspections conducted according to best practices and agreements, and reports prepared on time and in the required format.
  • • Advice provided on various assignments is supported by best practices and underpinning principles of the discipline.
  • • Periodic reports produced are delivered on time, with accurate information to the Deputy Chief.
  • • Unit plans developed in the established format and submitted in a timely manner.
  • • The performance appraisals for direct reports are completed on time, in the required format, signed, and submitted for review.
  • • Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.

• Authority:

  • • Recommends maintenance of water pumping systems.
  • • Recommends repairs.
  • • Recommends material requirements.

Required Skills

• Core Skills:

  • • Good professional disposition.
  • • Adequate oral communication.
  • • Adequate written communication.
  • • Customer/citizen-focused orientation.
  • • Teamwork and cooperation.
  • • Unquestioned integrity.
  • • Developed interpersonal skills.
  • • Ability to build rapport with team/stakeholders to harness collective solutions.
  • • Innovativeness in resolving disputes.
  • • Proficiency in using personal computers and devices.

• Technical Skills:

  • • Good appreciation of local community water supply systems.
  • • Ability to understand water pump operations.
  • • Good plumbing skills.
  • • Ability to work with diverse personalities and people.
  • • Good problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor of Science Degree in Structural Engineering/Building Technology or equivalent.
• • Two (2) years' related experience in facility or water system management.
• • Training in Supervisory or Project Management would be an asset.
OR
• • Diploma or Associate Degree in Facilities Management, Plumbing, or equivalent.
• • Three (3) years' related experience in facility or water system management.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

  • • Adequate travel to conduct site visits in environmentally unfriendly environments and exposure to the elements.
  • • Physical exertion resulting from lifting/moving materials and supplies.

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 11th April, 2025. Where to Submit: Secretary Local Government Services Office of the Services Commissions Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex 2nd Floor, G Block 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4 Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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