This is advanced technical and administrative work with supervisory responsibility in the field analysis of water and sewer systems.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in the research and analysis of field findings concerning locations and conditions of water and sewer systems. Responsibilities include assembling database information for incorporation into the computerized Geographic Information System, conducting research and analyzing field reports to produce accurate information on the location and nature of water and sewer facilities, supervising the updating of atlases, and relaying information to other departmental work units to effect repairs where they are found necessary. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in identifying differences between existing drawings of acquired water and sewer facilities and actual structures in the field. Supervision is exercised over a field survey crew engaged in the field inspection and documentation of water and sewer facilities. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for achievement of established goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Researches and analyzes television inspection reports to substantiate and compare field findings on pipelines, elevations, laterals, sizes of pipes, dimensions and distances, condition of water and sewer systems, and the location of not yet identified sanitary ducts and covered manholes, valves, force mains and pump stations.

Prepares corrected reports of findings including preparation of redrawn maps for engineering, identification of broken down systems for repair, and development of pump station and sewer line profile data for appropriate systems analysis officials.

Incorporates field survey findings into existing database to update information including pump stations systems data and manhole attributes, and verification of amount and direction of sewage flow.

Corrects, updates, verifies and improves departmental atlases; identifies discrepancies pertaining to manhole identification and submits corrections; conducts field investigations and inspections to compare and verify sketches; resketches schematics to show corrections; checks and verifies various aspects of departmental maps including sewer line flow direction, elevations, number of tie-in lines, diameters, laterals and conditions.

Supervises field employees engaged in field surveying of water and sewer systems, and employees engaged in research, verification and correction of atlases.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of engineering drafting.

Considerable knowledge of construction plans, blueprints, drawings and schematics.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of civil engineering as they relate to topographic surveying.

Considerable knowledge of all above-ground and below-ground water and sewer field facilities.

Considerable knowledge of research techniques and the sources and availability of pertinent information concerning water and sewer systems.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to conduct research and analyze field reports to identify differences between existing drawings of acquired water and sewer facilities and actual structures in the field.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports of field survey findings for use by engineering, maintenance and administrative employees.

Ability to incorporate field survey findings into the Geographical Information System database.

Ability to correct, update and verify departmental atlases.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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