FOREMAN- PUBLIC WORKS STREETS

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This position is restricted to employee applicants from 10/01/2024 - 10/10/2024 in accordance with the City of Avon Park's PRR § 7.06.

NATURE OF WORK:
This position is a skilled working supervisor, supervising crews performing inspection, repair, and maintenance of City-owned buildings, streets, grounds, parks, roadways, sidewalks, traffic devices, and stormwater drainage systems. Moderate decision-making responsibilities require this position to exercise discretion and independent judgment. This position is responsible for the supervision of public works crews assigned to them by the public works supervisor. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, and is reviewed through observations, inspections, and by results obtained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of position.

• This is a skilled working supervisor position.
• Supervises crews (assigned by the public works supervisor) in the work of inspection, repair and maintenance of buildings/facilities, streets/roadways, grounds, parks, and stormwater systems.
• Ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Reviews work completed by crew members for quality and efficiency.
• Creates and maintains routine maintenance cycles for all areas assigned.
• Assists the public works supervisor in evaluating employee performance.
• Trains employees in equipment operation, safety practices and maintenance duties
• Investigates equipment breakdowns, personal injuries, accidents, incidents; determines root cause and informs the public works supervisor.
• Receives and addresses complaints and inquiries from the public regarding issues and conducts field inspections of work sites and meets with residents, the public, and the business community to address concerns.
• Appraiser records, and other means as necessary
• Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws regarding storm drainage maintenance.
• Manages the development and implementation of building and facility preventative and predictive maintenance schedules and/or cycles.
• Manages the maintenance of streetlights, potholes, right-of-way problems, street signs, and mowing.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Provides support for other City departments.
• Partners with supervisors in other City departments to solve current issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Divers license, a CDL is preferred.
• Must hold the Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic certification.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and to properly interpret and utilize work diagrams, blueprints, and drawings.
• Technical skills include proficiency in business software (email, word processing and spreadsheets).
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Significant skills in the use of public works equipment related to general construction and maintenance.
• Ability to plan and schedule employees, equipment, and other resources in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees as a working supervisor including the development and evaluation of staff to achieve a high-level of performance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minium of four (4) years’ experience in public works (or closely related field) involving streets, parks, facilities, and stormwater, operations, and maintenance; or a combination of at least two of the above.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Required within 6-months from hire date:

• Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) Level 1
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater, Erosion, Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification
• Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Temporary Traffic Control Certification (formerly MOT)

Required within 1-year from hire date:

• Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) Level 2 or Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) “A” License
• Completion of the following Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Training: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequent driving of City vehicles
• Position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking.
• Position occasionally requires reaching, climbing, bending, crawling, pulling, pushing, stooping, and occasionally lifting moderate to heavy objects.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Tasks are normally performed in outdoor environment under all weather conditions with risk of exposure to vehicular traffic, noise, and exhaust fumes and working around open trenches and construction areas that involve the use of safety equipment such as reflective vests, hard hats, and safety shoes.
• Some tasks include working in and around moving vehicles where heightened awareness to surroundings and adherence to established safety precautions is essential to avoid injury/accidents.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position is a Disaster essential position and will be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Highlands County.

Employment Applications for the City of Avon Park must be filled out in entirety.

Applications are located at:

https://www.avonpark.city/jobs

The City of Avon Park considers applications for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, marital status, religion, creed, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, age, the presence of a non-job -related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity rights. The City of Avon Park also complies with all applicable laws governing employment practices and does not discriminate based on any unlawful criteria.

The City of Avon Park affords veterans preference in employment in accordance with F.S. 295, and in accordance with F.S. 112, the City of Avon Park is a drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,000