- Salary
- $85k – $128k/yr
- Location
- Southfield, MI, MI, US
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
- Direct supervision of assigned areas of the Public Works Department;
- Prioritize and schedule workload in coordination with Supervisors utilizing computerized asset management systems;
- Keep policies and procedures updated;
- Monitor production and evaluate effectiveness to streamline Public Works operations utilizing work order management and asset management systems;
- Be on-call for after-hours complaints and emergencies;
- Resolve labor disputes unsettled at the Supervisor level utilizing the labor contract, policies, personnel rules and good judgement; work with Human Resources to resolve issues; participate in grievance process;
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate career, non-career, and contractual staff;
- Coordinate Drug Testing program with Human Resources.
- Maintain computerized and paper record keeping systems related to assigned activities, including daily logs and job tickets;
- Prepare regular and ad hoc statistical and narrative reports.
- Right to Know Coordinator for department ensuring that the division is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for DPW.
- Oversee contracted operations, assist in writing specifications, monitor and evaluate contractors' performance, and generally enforce the terms and conditions of the contracts.
- Maintain all inventory at sufficient levels by ordering materials and supplies as warranted, including assisting with year-end audit.
- Work with Engineering regarding plan reviews, capital improvement program, master plan, project meetings, etc.
- Attend City Council, staff, and citizen association meetings on matters that relate to the DPW as directed.
- May act on behalf of the Director of Public Works in their absence.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent; At least two years of college level course work or equivalent, in Public Administration, project management, construction management, or a closely related field is preferred.
- At least eight years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in considerable knowledge of the common practices, principles, and safety precautions involved in the operations of a Public Works department, including working knowledge of the equipment utilized in day-to-day operations.
- At least two years of supervisory and administrative experience sufficient to effect knowledge of supervisory techniques; staff training, motivation, and evaluation; resolving labor disputes; budget preparation methods; and necessary computerized systems.
- Computer proficiency with spreadsheets, work order and asset management software, and GIS.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary to deal with a demanding public, numerous contractors, a large subordinate staff, and representatives from all City departments.
- Demonstrated organization and multiprocessing skills required to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for special projects and emergency situations.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.
- S-3 Drinking Water Operator license or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Skills
ComplianceProject Management
