Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 37.50-43.27 an hour

Description

Oversee and review the activities of the Public Works Department, including the administrative, technical, and budgetary management of street construction, roadway maintenance, and traffic control. This also involves vehicle and equipment maintenance, traffic engineering, and the supervision of seasonal tasks landscaping snow and tree removal within the city, along with capital improvement programs. Coordinate these activities with other City departments and external agencies, and provide policy, technical, and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Leadership role that requires personal courage, un-reproached integrity, personal confidence and intelligence, responsive to needs of others, care about and enjoy working with people while being open to learning new strategies as directed by an elected body. Be highly organized and able to simultaneously direct the activities and projects.

Essential Functions

• Development and administration of the Department budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
• Develop, plan and implement Department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Develop maintenance programs; supervise, direct and monitor the overall operation of maintenance and repair duties pertaining to public works, such as street maintenance, park maintenance, vehicle/equipment maintenance, and maintenance of the citys drinking water and wastewater systems.
• Develop the Department's work plan; coordinate and assign work activities, projects and programs; preparation of plans and bid specifications for various projects and equipment purchases; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; visit work sites as needed.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures as necessary; promote high morale throughout the department. Display a willingness to assume and visibly demonstrate mentoring and coaching, role modeling and leadership to staff members by recognizing and developing talent.
• Review plans, maps, engineering designs, GIS system updates, and all other materials related to public works infrastructure records.
• Develop and prioritize projects to improve pavements, drainage, and urban canopy.
• Provide administrative support to the City Administrator, Mayor, and City Council on public works-related matters; direct special projects and research as assigned.
• Oversee and participate in the development of long-range plans for City capital improvement projects; develop capital improvements budget.
• Evaluate and implement new techniques, materials and technology for improved quality and efficiency; oversee enforcement of safety standards.
• Oversee and assist with recommending assessments for street, storm water systems, sidewalk, and park upgrades to City Council.
• Coordinate compliance with state and federal regulations and requirements regarding grants and permits, work with staff and elected officials of other public organizations on joint projects.
• Display a willingness to assume and visibly demonstrate mentoring and coaching, role modeling and leadership to staff members by recognizing and developing talent.
• Display honest, trustworthy, and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• City purchasing requirements.
• Principles and techniques of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles and codes are applied to streets, drainage channel activities, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and development of property.
• City functions and responsibilities in satisfying and remedying community need desires and problem areas.
• Operations and capabilities of computers and their application to public works problems and systems.

Ability to:

• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Effectively administer a variety of Public Works activities.
• Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Public Works.

Training, Education and Experience

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

• 3 5 years of increasingly responsible managerial experience. Public Works experience is preferred.

Education:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, construction management, business or a closely related field.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL drivers license and maintain insurability as determined by the Citys insurance carrier.
• Must possess and maintain a Class B CDL
• Must possess or obtain the following pesticide applicator licenses:
  • 04 Ornamental and turf pest control
  • 07 right of way pest control
  • 09 public health pest control

Must possess or obtain a State of Nebraska swimming pool operators license.

Physical Requirements

Activities:

Sitting Frequent

Standing Occasional

Walking Occasional

Reaching Occasional

Climbing Stairs Occasional

Bending Occasional

Squatting Occasional

Kneeling Occasional

Twist/Turn Occasional

Simple Grasping Occasional

Fine Manipulation Frequent

Handling Frequent

Lifting

Waist Level 75# Occasional

Chair to Floor 75# Occasional

Above Shoulder 75# Occasional

Push/Pull 75# Occasional

Carry

Right 50# Occasional

Left 50# Occasional

Use of Feet Foot Controls

Left Occasional

Right Occasional

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator.

Exercise direct supervision over public works staff.

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