Street Commissioner

Under the general direction of the Mayor, organizes, monitors, and supervises street, cemetery, and storm drain maintenance operations within the Street Department; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to street and storm drain maintenance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

"*" denotes an essential function of the job

1. *Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for street, street lighting, traffic signal, and storm drain maintenance operations.
2. *Establish schedules and methods for providing street maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
3. *Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
4. *Participate in the selection of street maintenance staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
5. *Participate in the preparation and administration of the division budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
6. *Provide technical support to engineering staff by conducting traffic studies.
7. *Monitor and control supplies and equipment; order supplies and tools as necessary; prepare documents for equipment procurement.
8. *Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
9. *Perform the most technical and complex tasks of the work unit.
10. *Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare reports on operations and activities.
11. *Coordinate with contractors in providing contract services; solicit and collect bids for new equipment and contracted maintenance work.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

1. Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, co-workers, and the public.
2. Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
3. Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
5. Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
6. Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and with the general public.
7. Complete projects and/or reports in accurate and timely manner
8. Maintain City information in a confidential manner.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to work as a team member.
2. Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
3. Be a motivated self-starter.
4. Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
5. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
6. Stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally.
7. Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds frequently.
8. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

1. This position requires working in both an internal and external environment.
2. Significant amount of time will be spent working outdoors and in inclimate weather (within reason and safety) to include: hot, humid, cold, rain, ice and snow.
3. This position requires a flexible work schedule; night and/or weekends may be required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent required.
2. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
3. A pleasant, friendly, and outgoing demeanor.
4. Willingness to take on additional tasks as assigned.
5. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
6. Familiar with basic OSHA stands and safety practices.
7. Experience in Streets Department and/or maintenance certification, preferred.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

1. Computer and peripherals.
2. Mechanical equipment.