Project Manager (Public Works)

Salary : $29.70 - $38.93 Hourly

Location : Elkhorn, WI

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2024-00120

Department : Public Works

Opening Date : 09 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 14 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Central

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for directing county resources engaged in the construction, repair and maintenance of County facilities grounds and infrastructures.

This position is also responsible for assisting in administering and supervising work related to the maintenance, security, safety, and construction of County buildings and the County complex.

The emphasis of this position is on project development and management. This position works closely with the County Engineer, Sr.

Project Manager, and Deputy Director - Asset Management (Public Works) to budget, design, and construct various small to mid-size ($1M or less) projects at the County complex.

SUPERVISION

Responsibilities include participating in planning, scoping and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and smaller operating budget work.

Responsibilities also include collaborating with various county program supervisors and private sector contractors to plan, assign, and direct work;

appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SCHEDULE

Division : Asset Management

Days : Monday - Friday

Work Hours : 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.

Hours Per Shift : 8

Shifts Per Pay Period : 10

Position FTE : 1.00 full-time, salaried-exempt

Hiring is subject to the final approval for the position by the County Board at it October meeting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Organize, plan, schedule, and monitor contractors engaged in project-specific plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning construction and maintenance within county-owned facilities, including the physical plant.

Organize, plan, schedule, and monitor contractors engaged in landscaping, site improvements, and other various projects in and around county-owned facilities at the County campus.

Assist departments with technical details on the conceptual development of new capital projects. Assist departments with documentation and inputs necessary for establishing projects in the capital improvement plan.

Make recommendations and prepare work status reports concerning jobs and projects in progress or completed.

Assist in the development and renewal of department maintenance and facilities-related contracts.

Serve as liaison between County personnel and contracted work crews on assigned projects.

Supervise and maintain (including install) the countywide "Best" lock system. Serve as the lead provider of security hardware upgrades and improvements.

Serve as a backup in maintaining computerized files for electronic identification badges and proximity cards for the electronic access system.

Inspect assigned jobs in progress and confer with supervisors and foremen concerning problems encountered.

Determine methods, materials, and parts necessary for each job.

Attend department meetings and represent Public Works at project-related meetings, and other venues as assigned.

Maintain library of all county building site plans and specifications.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Associate's degree with three (3) years of relevant prior experience in administration and oversight of small to mid-size ($1M or less) capital improvement projects;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to collaborate with contractors, employees, supervisors and county leadership on a wide variety of projects.

Technical and working knowledge of facility and grounds maintenance, as well as overall project management.

Ability to oversee and manage CIP projects up to $1,000,000.

Manage contracts and contractors on county facility projects.

Working knowledge of countywide security procedures.

Working knowledge of countywide building keying procedures.

Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Ability to understand sketches and area maps.

Ability to initiate purchase requisitions.

Ability to conduct maintenance inspections, prepare preliminary labor and material cost estimates, and general and detailed reports.

Ability to operate a computer to input and retrieve data.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to communicate with other employees and the general public to direct work operations and to resolve citizen complaints.

Oral Communication - the individual speaks clearly and professionally in positive or negative situations with both internal and external customers.

Judgment - the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Also makes timely decisions and maintains a professional level of confidentiality.

Planning / Organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans assigned work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans for assigned tasks.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Wisconsin Driver License.

Professional engineering license preferred.

Employees in this position must wear steel-toe safety shoes. Per Walworth County Ordinance Section 15-394, employees will receive a $75 annual stipend for purchasing safety shoes.

Interactions and Communications

Provides specialized information and / or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.

Decision Making

This position has the authority to make decisions within general procedures and protocols. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and / or work unit within the department, and information is provided with additional research and observations, which contribute to the decision-making process.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems in this position are typically diverse and complex, relating to broad operating policies for facilities owned by the County, and are typically covered by precedent or established practice.

Tools & Equipment Used

Telephone Personal Computer / Printer

Calculator FAX Machine

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, depending on the assigned division, work may be performed outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions or inside amid normal conditions of humidity, fumes, odors, chemicals, and dust.

Office oriented work often entails spending considerable amounts of time at a computer terminal. Work may involve exposure to motor vehicle and chemical fumes, as well as pollen, weeds and other airborne allergens.

Work may be performed near or with vibrating machinery, moving mechanical parts, manholes, and underground cables. Noise levels may require shouting in order to be heard.

Work requires a considerable amount of driving. Conditions may also necessitate working in and around high traffic areas and in wet and muddy areas.

Position requires on-call status for emergencies and may include overtime.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is frequently required to climb, bend, stoop, squat and / or kneel sit, climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell and occasionally reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Selection Process

TO INCLUDE :

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application

Education & Experience Review

Oral Department Interview

Reference Check

Background Check

Post Offer Physical Exam

Drug Screen

Other job-related tests may be required.

WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY

I - Salaried Exempt Employees

BARGAINING UNIT : Salaried Exempt Employees

DATE : January 1, 2019

EMPLOYMENT STATUS : All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.

BASIS OF PAYMENT : Salaried, FLSA Exempt. You are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time. You are required to account for all time absent from your regular work schedule.

SCHEDULED TIME OFF : Accrued based on salary each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor.

You accrue scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following :

15 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service

20 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service

25 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service

may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e)

PERSONAL TIME OFF : Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees).

At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank.

If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK : Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.

HOLIDAYS : Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE.

INSURANCE : Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire.

Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .

49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.

Health Insurance : You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum.

You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.

Dental Insurance : You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.

Life Insurance : The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $50,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and / or dependent children.

Short-Term Disability Insurance : The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.

LTD Insurance : The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages.

The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.

Vison Insurance : You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.

WISCONSIN RETIREMENT : You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more.

The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law.

Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE : After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses.

TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS : You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits :

Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)

Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)

Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)

Health Savings Account (S223 plan)

WORKERS COMPENSATION : You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment.

Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.

DIRECT DEPOSIT : You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM : You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters.

EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE : You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).

You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.

JURY DUTY : Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.

MILITARY LEAVE : Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation.

Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE : You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence.

All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law.

Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.

Note : This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and / or legal rules and regulations.

These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and / or Human Resources Committee.