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Public Works Superintendent

Adopted CC: 8/23/04
Revised CC: 05/24/10

Definition

This position plans and organizes the operations and maintenance activities for the Public Works Division including the City’s streets, storm drains, wastewater collection facilities fleet maintenance and other public works facilities. Works cooperatively with the Parks & Building Superintendent. 

Supervision Exercised and Received

General direction is received from the Director of Public Works.  Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, Corporation Yard Administrative Clerk, City Mechanic and contractors and the indirect supervision of the Senior Maintenance Workers and Maintenance Workers. and volunteers.

Essential and Important Duties

  • Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the public works maintenance operations and assign and manage priorities, work allocations, and deadlines.
  • Analyze and evaluate present and future needs for programs and services.
  • Research trends, and assess public works needs to project needed changes for the future.
  • Plan, organize, direct, supervise, review and evaluate public works maintenance services operations for maximum production and efficiency.
  • Give instructions on proper work procedures, resolve work problems and interpret administrative policies, and determine the best approach to accomplish work objectives.  Guide subordinate personnel toward implementation of best practices, and provide encouragement and direction.
  • Make recommendations on budgetary needs, prepare budget requests and monitor authorized revenues, expenditures and review cost saving alternatives.
  • Develop and implement, jointly with the Parks and Building Superintendent, systems for optimal effectiveness of the corporation yard services and General Services in areas outside of Public Works.
  • Coordinate activities with other City departments, community partners, and outside agencies.
  • Attend and present oral and written presentations at meetings as needed, including City Council meetings
  • Manage aspects of selection and administration of contracts.
  • Perform regular inspections of all fieldwork. Document and advise Director of significant findings.
  • Prepare written and oral communications.
  • Manage all personnel matters including hiring, assigning work, supervision, training, evaluation, and personnel actions including discipline. Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to comply with all requirements of the NPDES permit. Attend all scheduled meetings and prepare all monthly, quarterly and annual reports required by NPDES permit. 
  • Implement a departmental safety training program in compliance with State and Federal law.
  • Ensure that the City is in continuing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as EEOC, SB 198, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Promote a positive work environment. Provide direct, positive, and responsive feedback, as appropriate, and quickly respond to staff inquiries.
  • Review operational records, field and equipment inspections, and assign vehicles to programs.
  • Determine the need for materials and equipment and prepare specifications/requisitions.
  • Ensure proper use of all equipment, materials, and chemicals by subordinate employees.
  • Provide input on selection of Capital Improvement Projects based on maintenance records.
  • Respond to the public’s concerns, problems or complaints in a timely manner, maintaining a positive customer service philosophy that strives to improve safety, security and accessibility.
  • May be assigned to act as Public Works Director in the Director’s absence.
  • Serves as coordinator of special projects as assigned by Director

Other Duties

  • Oversee division's emergency preparedness program supervise staff in emergency responsibilities.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job-Related and Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of current methods, techniques, principles and practices of public administration and local government operations for public works maintenance functions; principles of organization, administration, budget, financial and personnel management; purchasing procedures and inventory techniques; principals and procedures of emergency response preparedness; safety practices and procedures including occupational hazards and standard safety precautions; safe driving principles and practices; cost control techniques and purchasing procedures.

Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate personnel; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare, maintain and interpret records and reports; evaluate operations and problems, recommend and implement efficiency and productivity improvements; prepare or assist with preparation and administration of the departmental budget including purchasing; attend public meetings and explain and promote division programs and policies.

Skills to operate office equipment including computer systems; operate a motor vehicle safely; innovate and institute positive operationalchanges.

Additional Job Related And Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of practices and procedures, terms and techniques used in managing a variety of equipment and equipment repair systems and corporation yard operations; construction equipment; operating characteristics of a variety of heavy equipment; laws, ordinances and procedures related to municipal, county, regional, state and federal government; and techniques and proper use of equipment, chemicals, materials and procedures.

Education And Training

Sufficient education and experience to satisfactorily perform the duties of this classification. A typical qualifying background would be five years of increasing responsibility in administrative work involving significant supervisory responsibilities and extensive training in maintenance operations. Participation in recent professional development activities such as training classes/programs is highly desirable.

Licenses, Certificates And Registration

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Class B Commercial driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.