Superintendent of Utilities

Job Details: Job Location: Brookfield Public Works

• Brookfield, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $94773.00 - $123205.00Salary/year, Job Category: Public Works, The Village of Brookfield is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Superintendent of Utilities in the Public Works Department. The salary range for the position is $94,773 - $123,205. The Village provides a full complement of benefits including paid vacation, 12 1/2 paid holidays, personal days, and sick days. Additional benefits include health and life insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), and optional deferred compensation plans. The Superintendent of Utilities is an exempt, non-union position that reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works. The Superintendent of Utilities is expected to take a proactive approach to the maintenance and oversight of the Village's water and sewer utilities infrastructure. Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the operation and maintenance of the Village's infrastructure. This position provides leadership and supervision to assigned Utilities maintenance personnel, ensuring that all water and sewer infrastructure, facilities, and equipment are properly maintained, safely operated, and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Work is performed with notable independence within the framework of Department and Village policies, governing laws, regulations, and ordinances. Work encompasses a variety of tasks in the planning and oversight of ongoing operations, as well as long and short-term maintenance of the Village's utilities infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assigns work, guides employees to improved work techniques, trains employees in the proper and effective performance of their jobs, documents employee performance, evaluates employees, facilitates discipline, trains employees in the safe performance of their job duties. Manages and oversees the Village's water, sanitary and storm sewer infrastructure by developing and managing repair and maintenance programs for valves, water services, fire hydrants, catch basins, inlets, outfalls, and manhole structures.

Manages project responsibilities related to utility infrastructure projects under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, including coordinating with engineers, contractors, operating personnel, and other stakeholders; inspecting public and private improvements to the Village's underground infrastructure; and overseeing bid administration and contracted services.

Makes recommendations for planning and budgeting of capital projects, including preparing bid specifications, selecting consultants and vendors, and overseeing construction projects and provides technical insight and guidance regarding system infrastructure. Performs confidential personnel and labor-relations responsibilities for the Utilities Division under the direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works, including participation in disciplinary investigations, union contract administration, labor relations matters, and collective bargaining activities, as assigned.

Serves as the primary communication link between Utilities Division employees and the Deputy Director of Public Works and maintains effective communication with contractors, residents, Village staff, and elected and appointed officials. Ensures compliance with all Village and departmental safety policies and procedures within the Utilities Division.

Coordinates safety training and ensures employees are provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment tools, and other necessary resources. Coordinates with the Public Works Management Analyst in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Utilities Division operations.

Develops, establishes, and maintains effective recordkeeping and administrative procedures for the Utilities Division and coordinates workflow with other Public Works divisions as necessary. Prepares and maintains regulatory reports, operational guidelines, maintenance schedules and records, equipment and supply documentation, management reports, and related records.

Plans, prioritizes, and schedules maintenance, repair, and minor construction activities for the Utilities Division; maintains appropriate work records; and supervises and inspects work to ensure schedules are met and work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and operating practices.

Participates in pre-construction meetings and provides technical and operational input regarding methods, sequencing, and approaches necessary to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

Completion of high school or equivalent with progressive supervisory experience in project/construction management or public works. College degree is preferred. 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works, construction, or related field as a member of a management team. Demonstrated supervisory experience with successful employee and labor relations is strongly preferred.

A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake endorsements required at the time of hire or within 90 days of employment. Class D Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Water Operator License is required within 6 months of hire. Experience with project planning or management tools. Be on-call and available during emergency events, storms, snowstorms, or other events that require coordination of the Public Works Department as requested by the Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of department policies, procedures, budgeting, performance appraisal systems, information management, and project prioritization. Strong understanding of supervisory principles and leadership roles. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build positive working relationships.

Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities. Proficient in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Skilled in planning, organizing, and scheduling work assignments efficiently. Ability to evaluate, direct, and supervise departmental staff across diverse situations. Capable of taking decisive action during emergency situations.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Competent with performing essential tasks associated with maintenance worker positions. Ability to motivate and inspire employees to achieve departmental goals. Skilled in the operation of light and heavy-duty equipment. Flexibility to work extended hours and handle challenging assignments outside routine responsibilities.

Ability to prepare clear, concise technical reports. Capacity to maintain composure and professionalism in high-stress or emergency scenarios. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Physical ability to conduct inspections of roadways, sewers, and water main is necessary. The incumbent must be able to detect specific noise, smell, or color.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office to moderate outside.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both inside at a desk sitting for long periods as well as outside in various weather conditions and natural elements.

While working outdoors, the work environment will vary and may include rain, snow, extreme heat and cold, wind, bright sun, dust, heat, and cold. While working at a job site, the conditions will vary and may include odors, noise, vibrations, wetness, humidity, chemicals and toxic agents, electrical currents, elevated heights, heavy machinery, and other elements of nature.

Work site conditions may also include exposure to wet and slippery surfaces and working near moving parts, vehicles, and equipment. Safety Functions Becomes familiar with and observe all applicable safety and security policies/procedures. Immediately reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor. Report all potential hazards, incidents and injuries according consistent with Village policy and procedure.

Recommend improvements to safety and security practices. Obeys and adheres to all safety rules and work practices. How to Apply Please complete the employment application by clicking the "Apply" button. Please include a cover letter and resume. The position will remain open until filled. If selected, a successful completion of a criminal background check, post-offer physical and drug screen, and driver abstract record search are required.

The Village of Brookfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. :