Operations & Human Resources

POSITION TITLE:

Assistant Public Works Director

EXEMPTION STATUS:

Exempt

JOB FAMILY:

Administrative

JOB LEVEL:

Grade14, Hiring Rate

Salary Range

$55,000.00 to $70,000.00

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This is responsible administrative, technical and supervisory work in assisting the Public Works Director in various public works activities in the City. Duties involve planning, organizing, supervising and inspecting the work of subordinates to ensure that projects are completed based on oral and written instructions.

POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

SUPERVISES: (TITLES)

Public Works Employees

SUPERVISED BY: (TITLE)

Public Works Director

DEFINITION:

Assist the Public Works Director with the day-to-day management of the divisions of Public Works; oversee special projects; attend meetings, including Council meetings, in the absence of the Director; directly handle all supervisory and management responsibilities. Work requires considerable professional judgment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Administrative direction is provided by the Public Works Director

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the City.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises, assigns work and evaluates performance of assigned personnel. Assists in the selection of new employees, discipline employees according to City policies and procedures. Responsible for staff motivation, training and development.
• Represents Public Works Department at meetings with City Manager, Mayor and Council, City Department meetings and outside groups, as requested.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise daily work assignments of all crew members.
• Prepares clear and concise reports on projects, department policies and programs.
• Investigates and responds to citizen concerns or complaints.
• Keep abreast of problems, circumstances, activities or events which may/will affect the department and keep the Director apprised of concerns.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Assist the Public Works Director with preparing the annual budget.
• Oversees proper maintenance and upkeep of the City buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Conducts field inspections of the progress and quality of work.
• Contact vendors and suppliers to secure materials needed for work assignments.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and abides by all local and state regulations.
• Performs generalized maintenance and safety checks on assigned vehicles.
• Performs related work as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned by Public Works Director

JOB SCOPE

Job has recurring work situations involving high degrees of discretion. The need for accuracy and effective utilization of available resources is high. Errors in judgment could cause disruptions to the City's mission and adversely impact attainment of the City's goals. Incumbent operates under the direction of the Public Works Director

COMMUNICATIONS/CUSTOMER CONTACT

Contacts are across the City Organization as well as outside the City. Contact is a critical component of success in this role.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities

Education:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field (i.e. Public Administration, Business Administration, etc.) and/or three (3) years of experience in performing comparable administrative, technical and supervisory duties; sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments served; to direct and to coordinate the work performed.
• Five Years Supervisory Experience
• Good Skills in interpersonal, written and oral communication.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with customers and the general public by telephone and in person;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, procedures and methods used in municipal public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the operation of heavy trucks and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of geography and streets of the city and of the location of underground utilities.
• Considerable knowledge of basic street construction techniques.
• Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Some knowledge of carpentry, plumbing trades work, and basic masonry techniques.
• Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports.
• Ability to organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to understand, interpret and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Strong communication skills with ability to give clear verbal instructions to public works employees.
• Ability to understand and interpret simple diagrams and drawings of assigned projects.
• Ability to maintain records of daily work assignments and projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other city staff and the general public.

The City of Jonesboro is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.