Operations Maintenance Assistant Superintendent

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing difficult technical and administrative work in planning, organizing, and supervising the Crew Supervisor-Public Works II positions, and through them, the work of crews involved in the maintenance and repair of the infrastructure of the City's Streets, Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain Systems; the Leaf Collection Program; and the Snow and Ice Removal Operations. This position serves as an Emergency Response Manager directing the City's emergency response and repairs to street, water, sewer, storm drain, snow and ice, leaf collection, and storm debris incidents, including after hours response and varying shifts. This position communicates information on multiple levels to the PIO office and other jurisdictions; prepares, monitors, and executes the budget in these assigned areas; oversees the areas of Street Maintenance, Water System Maintenance, Sewer System Maintenance, Storm Drain Maintenance, Leaf Collection, Snow and Ice Removal, and fills in when the other Assistant Superintendents are unavailable. This position briefs the Director of Public Works on program and budget areas and uses a proactive approach to carry out organizational programs to explain specialized matters. The work of this position contributes directly to the quality of life in the City with serious consequences on the health and wellbeing of its citizens and it is performed under the general managerial direction of the Operations Maintenance Superintendent. This work can be stressful.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, manages, and conducts City programs in the following areas: Street Maintenance, Water Maintenance, Sewer Maintenance, Storm Drain Maintenance, Leaf Collection, and Snow and Ice Removal.
• Manages City streets, City water, City sewer, and City storm drain infrastructure and their appurtenances using cost effective maintenance techniques.
• Develops, tracks, and manages operating budgets and contracts.
• Has direct contact with residents, directors, contractors, and managers to share relevant information and to solve problems.
• Proactively manages operations to be prepared and flexible and to anticipate and respond appropriately to constantly changing conditions.
• Applies principles for sustainable and resilient operation and maintenance of public works infrastructure.
• Plans, manages, and executes programs in accordance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Analyzes, interprets, and tracks data to improve efficiencies to programs.
• Oversees emergency repairs for streets, water, sewer, and storm drain systems.
• Acts as the on-calls storm response manager monitoring weather conditions and ensuring appropriate level of readiness and response.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to an Associate's Degree in construction technology or management, engineering, or business administrations and five (5) years of supervisory experience in Public Works with three (3) years supervisory experience in Public Works Operations.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL) is preferred. Must possess (or be able to obtain within one year) Superintendent's Certification in Water Distribution I and in Wastewater Collection II, as issued by the State of Maryland.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Thorough knowledge of the operational capacities and maintenance requirements of mechanical and construction equipment typically used in repair and maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with OSHA worksite requirements and temporary traffic control and flagger operations.
• Management and supervisory experience in a union labor workforce.
• Ability to manage (train, discipline, direct, evaluate) work performance.
• Ability to develop and defend the annual operating budget to ensure resources (work force, materials, equipment) to conduct programs.
• Ability to develop and track performance measures to meet program goals.
• Ability to write standard operating procedures.
• Hands on experience and working knowledge of office software; GIS; and automatic vehicle location (AVL) and asset management concepts and software.