Job Description

General Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for the administrative, supervisory and investigative work of the Public Works Department. This is advanced professional and managerial work planning, organizing, implementing, and directing public works programs in the areas of public building maintenance, street and sidewalk construction and maintenance, storm water, traffic control, wastewater collection and treatment, water distribution, and public contract administration.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the departmental budget
• Proposes line item budget based on prior year
• Tracks expenditures on a monthly basis
• Receives and tracks monthly expenses to stay within budget
• Prepares and distributes the appropriate information needed to prepare annual budget
• Oversees and maintains annual departmental budget

Supervises departmental personnel

• Supervises all employees, establishing all scheduling practices and assigning appropriate tasks
• Completes employee performance evaluations on a regular basis
• Tracks and posts all scheduling, vacation time, comp time, and sick leave according to procedure
• Oversees needed discipline and tracks all applicable documentation
• Assures professional development for each employee

Performs administrative duties related to departmental functions

• Advises City Administrator regarding progress of projects and assigned jobs
• Maintains adequate inventories of supplies and equipment
• Develops bid specifications for equipment and/or projects
• Purchases supplies following City polices and procedures
• Participates in the City's comprehensive planning process
• Prepares and monitors the City Capital Improvement Plan and the department budget
• Complete all reports and paperwork as required
• Oversees operations of the City Dog Pound

Participates in public relations and education

• Communicates regularly with various stakeholders, including City staff, other government entities, contractors and developers
• Directs the implementation of transportation planning projects.
• Attends Council meetings and other meetings as required
• Provides technical assistance to city officials and the general public regarding public works issues as requested

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Ten years of related work experience is preferred, with a minimum of seven years strongly recommended. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

The person in this position must have a valid Class B commercial driver's license with airbrakes and tanker certification; encouraged/desirable to be able to obtain a class C Missouri Water Operator's license and a DS3 license. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random drug and alcohol testing. Must be able to complete confined space training. Must be able to complete competent person training/certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Supervisory principles, practices and procedures
• Project management practices and procedures
• City's purchasing policies and procedures
• Inventory management principles and methods
• Proper maintenance, repair and use of heavy equipment, including aerial bucket lift truck, tandem axle dump truck and skid loader
• Knowledge of engineering and planning principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Basic environmental standards for water, sewer and wastewater treatment systems
• Maintenance methods of grounds, buildings and equipment
• Basic civil engineering principles
• Basic environmental standards for water, sewer and wastewater treatment systems
• Ability to adhere to specific safety regulations
• Ability to read blueprints
• Layout of city streets
• Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication as well as algebraic and geometric functions
• General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

• Apply supervisory techniques to practical situations
• Manage a departmental budget
• Develop bid specifications
• Effectively negotiate contracts and other agreements
• Effectively manage personnel, equipment and supplies to maximize departmental efficiency
• Read and interpret engineering grades
• Use various types of heavy equipment, including single axle dump truck and skid loader
• Use common sense
• Pay attention to detail
• Complete detailed work accurately
• Work effectively with a wide range of people
• Meet specified deadlines
• Prioritize daily work flow
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Communicate effectively with others, both oral and written
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Deal with others in a professional manner
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• Develop, implement and follow departmental and City policies and procedures
• Effectively communicate with the public in a professional manner

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