DEFINITION:
Under general supervision, direct, supervise, and coordinate operations and maintenance activities for the Town’s Public Works and Parks departments.
Public Works responsibilities include, but are not limited to, streets, right-of-ways, street medians, storm drain maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, streetlight maintenance, major park facility repairs, and Town buildings.
Parks responsibilities include, but are not limited to, parks, landscaped public areas, recreational amenities, minor park facility maintenance, and open space amenities. Functions and responsibilities under each Department may shift or overlap due to operational, staffing, or other Town needs.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The position is a supervisory class that performs and oversees work that is difficult and complex. The position exercises direct supervision to workers in the maintenance workerseries. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development, recommendation, and implementation of the Town’s goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and works extensively with Public Works and Parks and Recreation staff, other Town employees, various public/private organizations, and the general public. The person in this position performs maintenance work in addition to supervision. Cross departmental collaboration between the Public Works and Parks maintenance function is required, to ensure service continuity, emergency response, and project completion.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Under general direction of Department Directors or their designees, the Public Works/Parks Maintenance Supervisor assists in overseeing the Public Works and/or Parks maintenance activities of the Town. The position is responsible for supervision of staff assigned to Public Works and Parks Maintenance programs, and organizes, supervises, and carries out year-round preventive and ongoing maintenance programs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:Attends meetings at various sites within and away from the Town.
Work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Incumbents must be willing to work extended hours and be called back in emergencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is conducted in an office setting and in the field on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent bending and squatting. (2) Lifting: frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person. (6) Emotional/Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to loud noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise assigned services and activities related to:
- Streets, right-of-ways, street medians, storm drain maintenance, stormwater pollution prevention, streetlight maintenance, major park facility repairs, Town buildings, and capital improvement projects and other assigned public works functional areas.
- Parks, landscaped public areas, recreational amenities, minor park facility maintenance, open space amenities, capital improvement projects and other assigned parks functional areas.
- Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned areas; assign work activities and projects; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Select, train, and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; investigate problems and recommend and implement discipline.
- Order and maintain supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Provide recommendations on staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for public works and parks maintenance activities.
- Serve as liaison for the operations and maintenance function with other Town departments and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
- Establish, ensure compliance, and enforce safety requirements; coordinate and participate in safety training for staff.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
- Serve in various emergency response roles as required.
- Assist in the implementation and reporting of contractual agreements in compliance with state and regional regulations, and local policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and oversee contracts for quality work and adherence to contract terms and conditions.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors concerning public works and parks projects.
- Assist and coordinate work of various community groups,such as volunteers, or scouts.
- Coordinate with and support Public Works or Parks operations when workload, staffing, or Town priorities require cross-assistance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
*The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.*
