Crew Leader I (Storm Water) – The City of Norfolk

Title of the Job: Crew Leader I (Storm Water)

Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Description: DescriptionCITY OF NORFOLK: Department of Public Works is currently seeking a Crew Leader I within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management. This position is the team leader position responsible for the field crews that perform maintenance of ditches, drains, and retention ponds, the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, and the sweeping of city streets. The Storm Water Crew Leader is a critical team leader position that will supervise employees responsible for the maintenance of ditches, drains, and retention ponds, the installation, repair, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, and the sweeping of city streets. They will ensure their crews’ compliance with safety regulations, assist customers with stormwater concerns, and contribute to the development and preparation of the annual budget.The Department of Public Works builds, maintains and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City’s Street Network, Traffic Management System, Storm Water System, Waste Management, and Recycling.Hiring Salary Range: $41,775 – $45,953 (with an additional $5,000 CDL Stipend)Essential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:

• Leads a crew that performs maintenance on roadside ditches, drains, retention ponds, and other storm water best management practices, and the installation, repair, and maintenance of large underground stormwater infrastructure.
• Performs the installation and repair of structures by grading ditches, removing debris, cutting vegetation, cleaning lines, repairing structural damages, laying pipe, building structures, etc.
• Resolves problems by investigating complaints, coordinating work, and documenting progress and productivity.
• Documents performance data utilizing a computer work management database system. Responsible for entering labor and equipment data, as well as work completed details accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Supervises employees by overseeing job sites, assigning workers to planned tasks, verifying the quality of work performed, tracking employee time, and preparing reports.
• Coordinating the orientation and on-going training and professional development of workers through on-the-job training, tail-gating sessions, coaching, etc.
• Managing material and equipment inventory and procuring supplies and materials from vendors and the City’s storehouse while following purchasing guidelines.
• Assists with hiring staff.
• Ensures compliance with safety measures by conducting safety inspections, informing employees about safety precautions, evaluating worksites for OSHA compliance, ensuring Miss Utility protocol is followed, and ensuring traffic patterns for repair crews are followed.
• Provide customer service by answering questions, describing repairs, and coordinating time for service requests.
• Responds to emergencies by leading storm damage teams and standby teams to respond to after hour emergencies.
• Must be able to operate, train, and oversee the operations of heavy construction equipment including but not limited to pickup trucks, sewer vacuum trucks, street sweepers and dump trucks. Must also be able to use and train employees on various hand tools such as weed eaters, mowers, etc. in a safe manner.
• Computer experience and knowledge required. Knowledge of work management database systems and the Microsoft suite a plus.
• Must be able to read and interpret roadmaps, pipe plans, and schematics.
• Requires ability to clearly understand verbal or written instructions.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Requires physical ability to stoop, bend, lift 75 pounds, and climb on and off equipment.
• Requires considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment.
• Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely supervise crews on streets with high traffic volume.
• Requires ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures, sometimes under emergency conditions

Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, or technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.More than two years of experience required in ditch or infrastructure maintenance/repair/construction.Preferred candidate will have two years or more of supervisory experience.The preferred candidate will have the ability to:

• Use considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment.
• Work over open water or from boats.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work from elevations requiring fall protection.
• Work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and wet / rainy environments during both emergency and non-emergency conditions.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CDL required
• Pesticide Applicator a plus

Work Hours: Monday – Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position may require the candidate to work a mandatory rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hour emergencies.Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign on bonus.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of “Non-City” are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

Company Name: The City of Norfolk

Salary: $41775 – 45953 per year

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