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Home My WebLink About1996-058 - Establishment of Duties and Procedures of the Public Works DirectorBILL NO. 96-58 ,ORDINANCE NO. ` "°;~~~ AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The duties and qualificG~ions for the Public Works Director are as set out in the attached job description which is made a part of this ordinance just as set out herein. Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to place the ordinance in appropriate form in the City's Municipal Code. PASSED THIS i ,t.~'; DAY OF ~- ~' ~ _,_ 1996. C~.- ,' OR ED-RULE ATTEST: 'ti .,~ J,~_..t. ..r i GRACE KEMERLING, CITY CLERK APPROVED THIS I ~ -' ~ DAY OF !-~ 1996. / ~j ~~ ~ C/ _ YOR E RULE POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Public Worka Director Department: Public Worka Date: June 15, 1996 GENERAL PURPOSE Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Works Department, including sewer, street, and park departments and other public works projects and programs. SUPERVISION RECEIVE]?: Works under broad policy guidance and d:~rection of the City Administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises auperviaioi~ over maintenance staff as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct supervision for Public Works employees. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites work flow. Issues written and oral instructions to workers. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency end effectiveness of operations. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances following city guidelines. Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates to document performance of department on projects. Adjusts errors and responds to complaints. Provides reply to complainant about corrective action taken. Prepares and documeni:e budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned areas of responsibility. Plans, organizes, :.oordinatea, supervises and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Public Works Department with City Administrator. Evaluates Public Works needs and formulates short and long range plane to meet needs in all areas of responsibility, including transportation, streef;, sewer, drainage, and park maintenance. Supervises the review of private project development plans for compliance with ccdea, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans when requested to do F:o by Codes Enforcement Officer and/or City Engineer. Oversees the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Sewer Plan, City Park Master Plan, the Capital Improvement Program for the department, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure in conjunction with the City Engineer. Reviews the engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts for informational purposes. Reviews project management for the construction of the municipal public works projectN with City Administrator and City Engineer. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contra-.tor compliance with time and budget parameters for the projects. Coordinates the preparation of reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, street system maps, street sign inventory, equipment inventory, and comprehensive plane. Oversees the maintenance of infrastructure and other records. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations to the City Administrator. Maintains regular conY.act with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, "~.ty, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services as requested by City Engineer and/or City Admini=gyrator. Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Assists in the training of city personnel in public works systems and techniques. DESIRE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Diplom.3 from certified High School or equivalent GED mandatory. (B) Specialized seminars or training classes in the field are desired. (C) Minimum of six years previous public works experience, including at least rwo years in street maintenance, construction, and repair, as well as snow removal. (D) One year supervisory experiea•:e. (E) Any equivalent combinations of education and expei° a~nce . Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. (B) Thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affective Department activities. (C) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment. (D) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials, and the general public. (E) Ability to conduct necessary research and compile report to document information. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (A) Must possess a valid State driver's license and a CDL license ox• have the ability to obtain one prior to employment. TOOLS AND EQUIPMED': USED: Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base; motor vehicles, including pickup, one ton truck, motor grader, backhoe, front loader, snow removal equ.~.~ment, roller, and others; variety of hand and power tools; phone; radio; fax and copy machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function= of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a combination of office setting and outdoor work. Outdoor work is required in the supervision, hands-on operation, and inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate obje~,;ts, tools, or controls; and reach wit hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, knee),, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or mo~•E up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by th=.;;. job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environm~=nt characteristics described here are representative of thcoa an employee encounters while performing the essential functions ~f this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable i~di•~iduals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing t:ie duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weaL-her conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and occasionally works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related teats may be required. The duties listed abo~~e are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements ~~f 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 sub~r,-t to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and req-uirementa of the job change. Approval: Supervisor Approval: Appointing Authority Effective Date: _ Revision History: