What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent of Street & Infrastructure position at St. Joseph Missouri?
DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation
DIVISION: Streets and Sewer Maintenance
SALARY: $69,013 YR
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Senior level position which oversees the overall operations of street and sewer maintenance departments. Prepares and establishes various work programs and procedures. Directly and indirectly supervises employees in the SIMR garage, traffic, public parking, streets and sewer maintenance groups that make up the SIMR division. Prepares and administers budget for the division’s many operational groups.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Superintendent of Streets and Infrastructure is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
REVIEWS and approves specifications and bid documents for acquisition of equipment and supplies.
PREPARES and administers the annual budget for the five groups making up the division.
PERFORMS personnel related functions such as hiring, firing and disciplining employees in the division.
CONDUCTS field review of on-going and proposed projects.
SUPERVISE operations during emergency weather conditions.
REVIEWS, APPROVES and PRIORITIZES work programs for the different groups within the division.
ADMINISTERS asset management software.
MEMBER of county LEPC.
REQUIRED to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
PERFORMS all other duties as assigned.
Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
SKILLS in personnel management.
SKILLS in engineering and surveying procedures.
KNOWLEDGE of street and sewer locations.
SKILLS in Microsoft Office required and knowledge of asset management software required.
KNOWLEDGE of City, State and Federal laws.
KNOWLEDGE of road construction and sewer construction procedures.
KNOWLEDGE of municipal budget procedures.
VALID driver’s license required.
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Uses a variety of office related equipment including personal computer, fax, telephone, etc. Drives a pickup or other similar vehicle on a daily basis and operates radio. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in both a controlled office environment or outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Ability to drive a pickup or similar vehicle daily and operate radio. Frequently sit or stand for long periods of time. Occasionally lifts objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and infrequently lifts objects weighing 20 to 40 pounds. Frequent bending and walking. Infrequently works in confined spaces with exposure to hazardous fumes. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in a related field preferred, or five to seven years prior experience or any combination of formal education and work experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
DIVISION: Streets and Sewer Maintenance
SALARY: $69,013 YR
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Job Summary/Scope
Senior level position which oversees the overall operations of street and sewer maintenance departments. Prepares and establishes various work programs and procedures. Directly and indirectly supervises employees in the SIMR garage, traffic, public parking, streets and sewer maintenance groups that make up the SIMR division. Prepares and administers budget for the division’s many operational groups.
Supervisory Responsibility
Integral to the position of Superintendent of Streets and Infrastructure is the responsibility for developing subordinates to their fullest potential by exercising appropriate degrees of coaching, training, guiding, evaluating, correcting and, if necessary, disciplining.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
REVIEWS and approves specifications and bid documents for acquisition of equipment and supplies.
PREPARES and administers the annual budget for the five groups making up the division.
PERFORMS personnel related functions such as hiring, firing and disciplining employees in the division.
CONDUCTS field review of on-going and proposed projects.
SUPERVISE operations during emergency weather conditions.
REVIEWS, APPROVES and PRIORITIZES work programs for the different groups within the division.
ADMINISTERS asset management software.
MEMBER of county LEPC.
REQUIRED to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies as needed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
PERFORMS all other duties as assigned.
Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
SKILLS in personnel management.
SKILLS in engineering and surveying procedures.
KNOWLEDGE of street and sewer locations.
SKILLS in Microsoft Office required and knowledge of asset management software required.
KNOWLEDGE of City, State and Federal laws.
KNOWLEDGE of road construction and sewer construction procedures.
KNOWLEDGE of municipal budget procedures.
VALID driver’s license required.
Materials and Equipment Directly Used
Uses a variety of office related equipment including personal computer, fax, telephone, etc. Drives a pickup or other similar vehicle on a daily basis and operates radio. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is performed in both a controlled office environment or outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions. Ability to drive a pickup or similar vehicle daily and operate radio. Frequently sit or stand for long periods of time. Occasionally lifts objects weighing 10 to 20 pounds and infrequently lifts objects weighing 20 to 40 pounds. Frequent bending and walking. Infrequently works in confined spaces with exposure to hazardous fumes. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree in a related field preferred, or five to seven years prior experience or any combination of formal education and work experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
Salary : $69,013