Public Works Superintendent
COWLEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Public Works Superintendent
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
REPORTS TO: County Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: L
Position Summary:
Under general direction of the County Administrator, is responsible for coordinating the work, activities, and operations of the Public Works units for road maintenance and repair, traffic control signage, equipment/vehicle maintenance and repair, bridge maintenance and other activities or programs. Assigns and coordinates activities with the Foreman, contractors, and other outside organizations; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support in the activities of operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the county roads system. Participates in planning and scheduling the assigned work.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for assigned roads, bridges, traffic control, and other projects. Establishes schedules and methods for conducting projects and activities; identify resources as needed; review needs with the County Administrator; allocate resources as necessary.
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and priorities for all Public Works programs and operations. Make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operational methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate services and staffing levels. Continuously monitor and evaluate quality, responsiveness, efficiency and effectiveness for all Public Works programs, methods and procedures.
- Plan, coordinate, and review work plan for all Public Works programs; work with Foreman to assign work activities, review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. Meet with all Public Works employees to resolve conflicts and personnel issues.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; meet with workers to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and/or termination procedures.
- Oversee and participate in the development of the annual budget; monitor budget expenditures throughout the year.
- Inspect all Public Works projects; ensure all work performed meets County specifications and guidelines.
- Inspect conditions of County roads and bridges; determine maintenance needs; schedule projects; oversee outcomes.
- Respond to citizen questions, complaints, and requests for service.
- Communicate regularly with the County Commission.
Marginal duties and responsibilities:
- Work with township officials.
- Other duties as assigned by the County Administrator.
Position Requirements:
Considerable knowledge of the county road system.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to effectively and efficiently carry out assigned work programs.
Ability to work under unpleasant conditions.
Ability to read and explain basic plans and drawings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.
Experience and Education:
- Five to ten years of municipal public works planning, designing, management, maintenance and repair experience is required.
- Two years of prior management experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred or equivalent experience and education.
- Must have prior supervisory experience.
Skills:
- Communication both orally and written, planning skills, knowledge of equipment; ability to analyze problems, and identify solutions.
- Research for roads, rights-of-way, bridges, etc.
- Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret basic professional publications, reports and technical documents.
- Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices essentials to construction, maintenance, and repair of the county road system.
- Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment required in the maintenance and construction of roads.
- Knowledge of the applicable work safety rules and procedures.
- Mathematical aptitude and ability to prepare and manage a budget.
- Skills in organization, mathematical processes, time management and a high degree of computer proficiency.
- Ability to schedule, assign, and supervise the work of several different labors and operations.
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Accountability: For Road District Expenses.
Supervision: All Public Works staff.
Working Conditions: Standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate a variety of equipment. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio. Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and gauges on equipment, road signs, etc. Communication skills adequate to plan and direct work projects.