Street Superintendent

Public Works Supervisor

This position is responsible for the administrative oversight, visioning, leadership, planning, coordinating and control of the Streets Division; to ensure essential services are provided to maintain the public infrastructure to provide for public safety, health and welfare.

Examples Of Duties

Directs, manages, and inspects work of assigned division. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing development needs. Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to allow for optimal performance. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations, and performs disciplinary action. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, and discharge. Identifies training needs and opportunities for the division. Implements the goals and objectives for department and division operations. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Audits work on a regular basis to ensure adherence to pertinent regulations. Directs staff on complex work and interpreting the application of policy and procedure. Researches, recommends, develops and implements policy and procedures for operational effectiveness, sustainability, and safety. Monitors operations for efficient and effective application of department and division policies, procedures and standards. Develops work plans and strategies to meet Department needs-both short term and long term; develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards to ensure success. Ensures clear direction, proper implementation and City conforms to legal requirements. Assists in the development of the annual department budget, providing budgetary requests for the Divisions operational and capital needs. Monitors budget throughout the year. Approves and records all streets invoices. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner during field inspections; adheres to all City safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely operated and driving laws are obeyed; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries. May investigate incidents as assigned. Prepares requests for purchase of services, materials and supplies and solicit quotes from suppliers, contractors, architects and surveyors within the Citys purchasing guidelines and state rules and regulations. Develop and prepare bids, contracts, and related reports specific to division operations. Coordinates efforts with other City departments to facilitate construction, repair, installation, and alteration projects. Reviews facilities costs, progress of work projects, preventative maintenance programs, and to identify potential problems and determine possible solutions. At the direction of the Director, conducts special research and studies for the City Manager, Mayor and City Council, and Public Works Committee, preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations based on findings. Conducts and provides technical guidance to infrastructure issues. Represents the Division on related external matters when dealing with public and private agencies and organizations, the media, general public and state and federal agencies. Represents the Division on internal issues to the Director, City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and other governing bodies. Receives and handles questions and concerns from the public, elected officials, and City staff pertaining to streets / infrastructure matters. Responds to citizen complaints, concerns or inquiries regarding streets. Responds to and calls out after hours on-call crews for emergency requests. Assists the City Engineer in administering the traffic safety standards of the MUTCD guidelines. Ability to perform the essential functions of Public Works Supervisor or Public Works Operator positions as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor or Associates degree in engineering, construction management, street maintenance, heavy equipment operations, or a closely related field highly preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years work experience in public works management. Minimum of five (5) years of directly related progressively responsible supervisory experience. Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.

Required Job Competencies

Knowledge of all phases of Public Works maintenance activities, heavy emphasis on area of assigned responsibility. Knowledge of materials used in municipal street maintenance programs. Knowledge of safe operations of heavy-duty trucks and equipment. Knowledge of care and use of equipment and tools utilized in the performance of department functions. Knowledge of storm water drainage systems. Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Safety Devices (MUTCD) traffic safety standards related to signing, striping, and signalization of public roadways. Knowledge of safety precautions and potential hazards encountered in maintenance activities. Knowledge of the Citys, Departments, and Divisions operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations. Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques. Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to develop department goals and objectives. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs. Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents. Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line item budgeting. Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the City. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records. Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner. Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures. Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software. Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position. Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form. Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports. Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations. Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully. Ability to maintain professionalism at all times. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Freedom of Information Act and other applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.