What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Supervisor position at City of Coleraine?
Serves as department head with primary responsibility for the daily operations, maintenance, and repair of the City’s public works including water supply and wastewater collection systems, streets, and parks. This position plans and supervises the department’s work, orders necessary tools and supplies, updates procedures, prepares various reports and maintains records, conducts inspections, and works with the public. Time spent is shared between administrative and supervisory duties. This position delegates the work to employees, oversees contractors on particular projects, and, during a minority of the time participates in the work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Attends Public Utilities Commission and City Council meetings, providing information, responding to questions, and reporting any issues/considerations.
Plans and supervises all water and sewer projects.
Plans City goals for future water and sewer projects and presents information to City Council.
Orders and maintains necessary equipment, tools, and parts to operate efficiently and effectively.
Functions as a supervisory employee by undertaking and/or effectively recommending the following functions: disciplining (including suspension and/or discharge), adjusting grievances, rewarding, and assigning and directing work.
May require employees who are employed in safety-sensitive positions to undergo drug and alcohol testing on a random selection basis.
Attends conference/classes and reviews literature to keep up to date on law changes, new technologies, and new practices.
Prepares updates and makes notations on changes to City’s infrastructure (such as water and sewer lines, curb stops, and hydrants), completes and submits required forms in accordance with Department of Health and Pollution Control Agency requirements.
Keeps records of costs for comparison with customer payments.
Makes daily checks of operation of pumps, water supplies, and sewer flows to ensure service is not interrupted.
Maintains or oversees maintenance of pump house buildings.
Listens to and responds to residents’ complaints and questions; refers to Public Utilities Commission or City Council as appropriate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of City’s infrastructure and ability to discern department’s needs, short-term and long-term, and recommend goals and objectives to appropriate decision making bodies.
Knowledge of City operation, policies, and ordinances.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations related to a public works operation.
Knowledge of methods, practices, tools and equipment, and materials used in a public works operation.
Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.
Ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend and apply pertinent federal and state laws and department regulations.
Ability to comprehend and follow applicable OSHA standards, and safety practices/procedures.
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize the department’s work activities, and direct the work of others.
Ability to anticipate problem areas and advise elected/appointed officials on effective courses of action.
Ability to operate various public works tools and equipment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.13 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35