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Posted : Monday, November 20, 2023 01:24 PM
*Employment Status: *Full-Time
*FLSA Status: *Exempt
*Experience Required*: Eight (8) years of experience in public works or related field with at least four (4) years supervisory experience.
*Minimum Education Requirements: *Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management or related field, with experience in the public sector preferred.
Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
*Department: *Public Works (streets, electric, water/wastewater, construction) *Direct Supervisor: *City Administrator *Supervisory Responsibility: *Direct (4); Indirect (18.
5) *Primary Work Location: *Works both inside in an office setting and outside overseeing staff and projects.
*Certification: *Valid Missouri Driver’s license.
*Salary Range: *$56,014 – $80,516 DOE *Job Summary*: To plan, direct, manage and oversee the budgets, activities, projects and operations of the Public Works Department including the direct report superintendents in the electric, water & sewer utilities, street maintenance, and construction, crews.
Currently the cemetery and airport facilities are under the street crew; Must be able to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator.
Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator and exercises direct supervision over management, technical and maintenance staff.
*Essential Job Functions* An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: * Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level supervisory and managerial personnel, the Public Works Department work plan in keeping with larger city-wide goals and priorities.
* Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
* Assess and monitor the City’s infrastructure to provide adequate levels of public service both for existing systems/networks and extensions/developments.
* Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
* Keep abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.
* Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures and document each stage as necessary.
* Establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
* Communicate directly with customers to resolve issues by providing detailed explanations regarding policies, procedures, ordinances, and when necessary, account specific information.
* Research and resolve metering issues.
* Prepare monthly, annual, quarterly and non-routine reports.
* Attend Utility Committee, Aldermen meetings and other after-hours meetings as necessary to give reports and staff support to such boards.
* Represent the Public Works Department to the general public, other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate Public Works Department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations.
Other important duties and responsibilities * Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*Knowledge* * Planning, design, maintenance, and construction related to municipal public works * Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control * Principles of Effective Management Skills * Safe work practices and standards * Experience in evaluating and training staff *Abilities* * Keep complete records, assemble and organize data and prepare complex reports * Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact.
* Tactfully and effectively interact with the public and co-workers.
* Read a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc.
in moderately complex terminology.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other employees and the general public.
*Physical Demands* Involves regular physical effort in standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, stretching, and frequent moderate lifting (30+ pounds); with standard dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office or shop equipment or other restricted physical activities.
May involve extended periods of time at a keyboard and exposure to extreme temperatures.
\*\*This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties.
Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment.
The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $56,014.
00 - $80,516.
00 per year Benefits: * Company car * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * On call Work Location: In person
*Minimum Education Requirements: *Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering, construction management or related field, with experience in the public sector preferred.
Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
*Department: *Public Works (streets, electric, water/wastewater, construction) *Direct Supervisor: *City Administrator *Supervisory Responsibility: *Direct (4); Indirect (18.
5) *Primary Work Location: *Works both inside in an office setting and outside overseeing staff and projects.
*Certification: *Valid Missouri Driver’s license.
*Salary Range: *$56,014 – $80,516 DOE *Job Summary*: To plan, direct, manage and oversee the budgets, activities, projects and operations of the Public Works Department including the direct report superintendents in the electric, water & sewer utilities, street maintenance, and construction, crews.
Currently the cemetery and airport facilities are under the street crew; Must be able to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator.
Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator and exercises direct supervision over management, technical and maintenance staff.
*Essential Job Functions* An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: * Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level supervisory and managerial personnel, the Public Works Department work plan in keeping with larger city-wide goals and priorities.
* Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
* Assess and monitor the City’s infrastructure to provide adequate levels of public service both for existing systems/networks and extensions/developments.
* Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
* Keep abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.
* Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures and document each stage as necessary.
* Establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
* Communicate directly with customers to resolve issues by providing detailed explanations regarding policies, procedures, ordinances, and when necessary, account specific information.
* Research and resolve metering issues.
* Prepare monthly, annual, quarterly and non-routine reports.
* Attend Utility Committee, Aldermen meetings and other after-hours meetings as necessary to give reports and staff support to such boards.
* Represent the Public Works Department to the general public, other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate Public Works Department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations.
Other important duties and responsibilities * Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
*Knowledge* * Planning, design, maintenance, and construction related to municipal public works * Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control * Principles of Effective Management Skills * Safe work practices and standards * Experience in evaluating and training staff *Abilities* * Keep complete records, assemble and organize data and prepare complex reports * Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact.
* Tactfully and effectively interact with the public and co-workers.
* Read a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc.
in moderately complex terminology.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, other employees and the general public.
*Physical Demands* Involves regular physical effort in standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, stretching, and frequent moderate lifting (30+ pounds); with standard dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office or shop equipment or other restricted physical activities.
May involve extended periods of time at a keyboard and exposure to extreme temperatures.
\*\*This position description is a general guideline for work behavior and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all job duties.
Therefore, it is also not, nor can it be implied to be, a contract of employment.
The contents of this position description may be changed without notice, and employment may be terminated by either party, at will.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $56,014.
00 - $80,516.
00 per year Benefits: * Company car * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * On call Work Location: In person
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• Location : 400 N Iron St, Salem, MO
• Post ID: 9024034434
