Deputy Director of Public Works

This position is responsible to assist with the oversight of the combination of physical assets, management practices, and personnel necessary for Hempfield Township to provide and sustain structures and services essential to the welfare and quality of life for its citizens. This position performs administrative and technical work in the administration, planning, coordination, and supervision of the activities of the Department of Public Works. Responsible to manage people, finances, and other necessary resources to meet existing needs and to plan for the future of the Township in regards to the infrastructure and land use. Assist with the development and implementation of a program that plans for the future based on available resources to ensure a successful Department of Public Works with a focus on sustainability. Recommends long range planning for the betterment of the Township policies, procedures, and efficiency in Public Works matters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Director of Public Works in the administering of the daily operation of the Public Works Department including preparing the daily work crew and equipment assignments for all routine or emergency or improvement projects for all Township owned roads, bridges, drainage systems, infrastructure, facilities, and buildings.

2. Maintain detailed equipment, physical property, and material inventory as may be needed for project management and equipment maintenance, purchase or leasing.

3. Order and maintain an inventory of any parts, supplies, or materials utilized by the Public Works Department.

4. Meet with the Township residents, property owners, contractors working within the Township, Township Engineers, and utility representatives as needed to coordinate all work within any Township right of way or on any Township property.

5. Manage the Traffic Management Program within the Department.

6. Performs general office work, including but not limited to attending and conducting meetings, reviewing mail and literature, preparing reports and correspondence, entering computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.

7. Communicate with other departments and public agencies for the dissemination of information; leads and participates in public education and community outreach programs.

8. Develop and implement assessment tools for various departmental programs, collect and analyze data, and deliver recommendations to the Director of Public Works, Township Manager, and/or Board of Supervisors.

9. Participate in committee work for department and/or Township as deemed appropriate by the Director of Public Works, Township Manager and/or Board of Supervisors.

10. Provide other services and perform other tasks as requested or assigned by the Director of Public Works, Township Manager and/or Board of Supervisors.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

1. A minimum of a four (4) year college bachelor’s degree in a Public Works field or related discipline.

2. Requires at least five (5) years of progressive experience in a leadership position in various disciplines of public works including road, project management, construction, and/or fleet management.

3. Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education, management, and/or field experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

The individual must possess the following skills and abilities or be able to demonstrate that they can perform the essential function of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the general public and Township officials.

2. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

3. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license and the ability to travel.

4. Must obtain all Pennsylvania Act 153 Child Abuse Clearances and CPR and First Aid Certifications.

5. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time, and devise solutions to immediate problems without much time for consideration.

6. Ability to direct others in the safe and efficient use of public works facilities, equipment and tools.

7. Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting, especially road maintenance, knowledge of applicable Township Codes, Ordinances, and Policies affecting the Public Works Department.

8. Knowledge of sustainable best practices for road maintenance, road/street evaluations for maintenance, (repair vs. replacement) storm water maintenance, land use management.

9. Strong management, supervisory, and interpersonal skills, effective written and verbal skills, excellent technology skills and proven leadership ability.

10. Skills in operating a personal computer with a general understand of word processing, spreadsheet preparation, database development, file maintenance, and the ability to learn other computer applications.

11. Understanding of the English Language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Work is performed both inside and outside the normal office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee might have to work in outside weather conditions, and will be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, frigid or hot temperatures, airborne particles, and extremely noisy environments.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt/ Non-Union/ Full-Time/ Salary