What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT position at City of Baton Rouge?
Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR
Job Title : PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
Type of Vacancy : Promotional
Job Opening No. : 2500055-1
Job Code : 1172
Work Location : MAINTENANCE-DRAINAGE MAINT
Starting Salary : $21.7931 Hourly / $45,329 Annually
Pay Grade : 2230
Application Dates : 01 / 10 / 2025 - 01 / 16 / 2025
Application Times : Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE :
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of a higher classification, performs responsible administrative work directing a major field division. Incumbents in this class must exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion in carrying out their responsibilities, and may be on 24-hour call for emergency situations. Work is assigned orally and by written reports and is reviewed daily through observation and written reports for results obtained. Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and five years of experience in public works construction, maintenance, operational or solid waste activities, including two years of supervisory experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Associate's degree in construction technology / management will substitute for two years of work experience; bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction technology / management will substitute for four years of work experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.) Position(s) of this classification may require attainment of a Class IV Wastewater Collection Certificate issued by the Louisiana State Department of Health. Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license or a valid Louisiana Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A, B, or C with appropriate endorsements. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
None.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
Maintenance Promotional Only.
EXAMINATION
Public Works Supervision examination required (may take up to 2 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at : https : / / www.brla.gov / 261 / Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am, check-in, Thursdays,
- 12 : 00 - 12 : 30 pm, and Fridays, 8 : 30 – 9 : 00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance.
- Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11 : 30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12 : 30 cut-off time.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score. Job Announcement City of Baton Rouge / Parish of EBR Note : For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov / hr. Career Assessment : Explore career options and take a free career assessment at www.brla.gov / careerguide.
Salary : $45,329
