Public Works Foreman

Description

The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of skilled, administrative, and supervisory work in a typical office setting and in the field. The foreman performs and coordinates work activities of various divisions (streets, facilities and public works maintenance, fleet, stormwater) within the Public Works Department. The foreman instructs workers in work methods and procedures, inspects work in progress and upon completion.

Position Scope

This is a first line supervisor and an Essential Personnel position. Position is on standby for emergency calls as needed.

May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Prioritizes, plans and supervises work of skilled and unskilled crews engaged in the construction, repair activities and maintenance of City facilities, ROW's and infrastructure.
• Coordinates with vendors and contractors for special projects; evaluates and monitors subcontractor performance and compliance with contracts.
• Develops bid and RFPs in cooperation with the Procurement Department for on-going maintenance or special projects, evaluates, reviews and makes recommendations that relate to contracted services.
• Manages on-going maintenance and special project contracts to ensure compliance with contract terms, performance, invoice review and payment processing.
• Regularly reviews the work of both in-house and contracted service work and evaluates for cost saving measures and efficiencies.
• Checks for and reports code ordinance violations.
• Maintains records of work, time materials used, location and effectiveness of work, performed; assists in the in-service training of employees; promotes instruction in safety and provides work procedures and methods; observes and enforces prescribed safety standards and rules for staff; estimates and orders parts and materials for work.
• Assigns and supervises maintenance--related work pertaining to: installation, repair and replacement to City right of ways, landscaping, drainage systems, and facility Maintenace to include all major components and systems.
• Develops departmental policy and organizational procedures.
• Assist in budget preparation and management.
• Reads and interprets blueprints/construction plans; able to determine material quantities for the ordering of parts and materials to complete a project involving facilities, infrastructure, roads, bridges, and drainage systems.
• Attends meetings as department liaison and prepares and provides reports on Public Works maintenance-related activities or programs.
• Evaluates and appraises work activities within the department and recommends improvements.
• Assists in Performance Evaluation of employees under Foreman’s supervision.
• Ensures training and awareness in compliance with state and federal regulations applicable to the City's Public Works.
• Prepares and reviews maintenance schedules.
• Ensures work projects/work orders are entered into computer system properly, completed in a timely manner, and appropriately closed out.
• Attends meetings and conferences representing the City on Division related matters.
• Provides leadership and support needed to perform quality work and builds a positive attitude among crew.
• Performs any combination of the various technician responsibilities to maintain and repair municipal property and equipment. Identifies opportunity for cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her division and under his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensures that crews and operators are properly maintaining all machinery and equipment (i.e., performing pre and post-inspections of equipment), general maintenance on the equipment; initiates machinery and equipment repairs as needed.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable technical and functional knowledge of the materials, methods, techniques and equipment commonly used in major public works and utility construction and maintenance activities. Knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the construction and maintenance of roads, streets, storm sewers and drainage ditches, or water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices applied to the construction and maintenance of facilities and major operational systems including but not limited to roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, AV, commercial kitchen, fire alarms and sprinklers, and elevators.
• Skill in the use of basic hand tools and the operation of related complex power equipment and machinery.
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Sound judgment, highly organized; attention to detail with good interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with supervisors, other City employees and the general public; Ability to communicate courteously and professionally, orally and in writing, with the public, customers, and personnel from other departments; follows up to ensure problems are solved
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills.
• Provides leadership and support needed to perform quality work and builds a positive attitude among crew
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques.
• Ability to supervise including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, coaching, disciplining and problem resolution. Ability to lay out and supervise the work of a group of skilled and unskilled laborers performing various complex public works and related construction, maintenance and repair tasks in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
• Ability to prepare business correspondence and reports; basic mathematical knowledge required.
• Ability to learn the operation, policy and procedures of the City and the assigned department or office. Ability to troubleshoot, analyze and interpret technical governmental regulations or procedures.
• Ability to keep records and file reports in the event of an incident that results in damage to truck, equipment or public/private property
• Ability to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills for evaluating bids and contractor qualifications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to work with vendors, legal teams, and city officials.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.
• Ability to resolve disputes and enforce contract terms in a fair, legal, and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of RFP, RFQ, and ITB development and evaluation processes.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) supplemented by five (5) years related experience performing construction, maintenance and repair of a variety of public works or related facilities, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; previous supervisory and Municipal experience preferred or any acceptable related combination of training and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies.

Associate's degree preferred.

License And/or Certifications

• A valid Florida driver's License is required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
  
  

Additional information:

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
• Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @ https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
  
  

Health Insurance

The City Has a Three Tiered Stipend Plan To Help Offset The Cost Of Employee Health Insurance Coverage. The Three Tiers Are As Follows

• Opt Out – Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at anytime.
• Single Coverage – Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
• Dependent Coverage – Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.
  
  

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, Likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.

Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Health Care as follows:

• High Option OAP – Standard Insurance Plan
• Low Option OAPIN – Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.
  
  

Dental and Vision Insurance

The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.

The City offers a DHMO dental plan through United Health Care. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.

Life Insurance

The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:

• General Employees – One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
• Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
  
  

Long Term Disability

The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.

Workers Compensation

The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.

Cafeteria Plan

The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.

Retirement

Employees Are Automatically Enrolled In One Of Two Retirement Plans, Depending Upon Hire Date And Position. The Plans Are As Follows

• Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:
  
  

Class

Employee Contribution

Rate

City Contribution

Rate

Total Contribution Rate

Regular Class

3.00%

14.03%

17.03%

Special Risk Class

3.00%

35.19%

38.19%

Senior Management Class

3.00%

33.24%

36.24%

Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.

Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.

Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.

ICMA-RC (now MissionSquare Retirement)

General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.

Sick Leave

Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).

Vacation Leave

Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:

• General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
• Department Heads – Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)
  
  

Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.

Holidays

Employees are compensated for twelve (12) Federal holidays per year. These include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Police Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Floating Holidays

Employees Earn Floating Holidays As Follows

• General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
• Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year
  
  

Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.

Direct Deposit

The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.

Credit Union

The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.

01

Are you currently employed, or have you ever been employed with the City of Sunny Isles Beach? If so, in what capacity?

• NO
• Employee
• Contractor
• Volunteer
• Other
  
  

02

Describe Your Highest Level Of Education

• High School
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
  
  

03

How many years of experience do you have in the field of construction and/or maintenance?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 3 - 5 Years
• 6 - 10 Years
• More than 10 Years
  
  

04

Can you operate heavy machinery?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have any supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

If yes, how many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than a year
• 1 - 2 Years
• 3- 4 Years
• 5- 6 Years
• 7- 8 Years
• 9 Years
  
  

07

Do you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience?

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

If you have municipal, county, state or federal government experience, please list ALL employers you have worked for, in what capacity, and the dates of employment: (If none, please type "NONE.")

09

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Do you have a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

Are you available to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays?

• Yes
• No
  
  

12

Where did you hear about this opportunity

• City Website
• City of Sunny Isles Employee
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn
• Friend
• Professional Organization
• Career Fair
• Facebook
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Other
• Required Question