Public Works Supervisor

statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. General Summary: Under limited guidance, performs complex supervision and technical duties with responsibility for overseeing the operation of streets and alleyways, water, sanitary sewer, drainage, signage, rights-of-way, park maintenance, building maintenance, fleet management, infrastructure and construction inspection, animal control, and assures that department activities comply with state and federal regulations, and city policies and procedures. This is a supervisory position that reports to the City Administrator. This position supervises two full-time employees. Supervision: The City Administrator provides general supervision. Status/Schedule: Full-time, at-will Job Duties and Responsibilities: A. Process 1. Oversees the timely construction, improvements, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, taps, and repair of all public works infrastructure, including streets, water, sewer, traffic, signage, and public works assets. 2. Maintains street inventory and replacement schedule for budgeted overlays and scheduled improvements. 3. Plans, supervises and assists all public works crews to keep projects on schedule and maintain quality standards. 4. Provides planning and oversight of public works facilities and infrastructure, including new construction, upgrades, improvements, and replacement. 5. Provide expertise and oversight of all traffic planning and management necessary to keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently, including signage, working with DPS, detours, temporary blockages, and repairs to traffic devices and signage. 6. Provide planning and oversight of city drainage infrastructure and drainage-related permitting and inspections. 7. Supervise the monitoring of wastewater quality and submitting reports to TCEQ. 8. Provides oversight in the operation and planning of maintenance and repairs of the sanitary sewer collection system, including lift stations, meters, electric panels, wet wells, pumps, valves, lines, manholes, and connections. 9. Submits utility line locate requests to prepare work schedule for Public Works crew. 10. Provides planning and oversight of maintenance activities for city-owned or leased buildings and grounds. 11. Prepares and submits all Public Works related reports, including but not limited to Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), Semi-Annual Groundwater Conservation Report, Annual Municipal Water Use Survey, MS4 (Stormwater) Annual Report, and On-Site Sewage Facilities reports to TCEQ. 12. Monitors city SCADA system for city water system. 13. Supervises animal control activities in the City. B. Education and Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water, street, and drainage construction and parks operations and maintenance, two (2) years of which is in a managerial or supervisory role OR any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job. Knowledge of animal control best practices is a plus. C. Conditions of Employment: Must possess a Class C Water Distribution license and Class C Waste Water Distribution license. A Class B Water Distribution license and Class B Waste Water Distribution license are preferred. Must have a valid Class "C" Driver's License. D. Required Knowledge of: 1. City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. 2. Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, procurement, contract management, risk management, and employee supervision. 3. Record keeping and filing maintenance principles and procedures. 4. Knowledge of MS4 best management practices, inspection, repair, and maintenance practices and procedures. 5. Knowledge of general construction practices and methods. 6. Knowledge of basic heavy equipment and power tool operation and maintenance. 7. Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations and practices. 8. Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software. 9. Customer service standards and protocols.

Qualifications:

E. Required Skill in:

1. Reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying accounting standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.

2. Analyzing City needs and prioritizing budget expenditures.

3. Skill in effective oral and written communications.

4. Skill in reviewing plans and specifications to determine estimates of time, materials, and equipment necessary to complete work orders and construction projects.

5. Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing multiple maintenance, repair, and construction projects.

6. Skill in training, developing, and motivating staff and effectively supervising and delegating duties to staff.

7. Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

8. Presenting and defending budget recommendations and information in public meetings.

9. Operating a computer and having the ability to type.

10. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and elected officials. Using discretion and tact in communication with the public, elected officials, and employees.

11. Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.

12. Effective communication, both verbal and written.

A. Physical Demands / Work Environment:

1. Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of twenty to fifty pounds, visual acuity, speech, and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment, and occasionally standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, stooping, or crouching.

2. The employee must be able to climb into and onto and operate light and heavy equipment, such as tractors, trucks, rollers, and dozers, as needed. The employee must also bend and climb while making street repairs.

3. Work is performed in an office and in construction site environments, including park sites.

4. May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and requirements of the job change. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.