Location: Alabaster, Alabama
if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards,
policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; conducts inspections, monitors work environment, and monitors use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
Assists in developing and administering budget for areas of assignment; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget; reviews/approves purchase orders. Assists in developing and implementing long and short term plans, goals, and objectives pertaining to department projects and Town buildings/equipment, meets regularly with Director & staff to review budget issues. Manages various public
works projects; manages the Town's preventive maintenance program for facilities, right of way, and fleet; manages facilities and right of way maintenance activities and develops Town project schedules; Town building repair/maintenance, mechanical systems repair/maintenance, custodial services, irrigation system maintenance, electrical system repair/maintenance, equipment operation, reviews and interprets blueprints, develops and coordinates Town facilities and park maintenance, and schedules work projects around end users' schedules.
Help monitor capital improvement projects and other division projects; monitors contracts and provides contract administration; reviews consulting engineers' plans for capital improvement projects; resolves conflicts during construction of capital projects; assist with approving pay requests for capital projects; help coordinate project changes with other departments.
Coordinates projects with other departments, contractors, utility companies, outside agencies, or others as needed; provides assistance to other departments as needed; assists engineers with ongoing projects involving the Engineering and Public Works Department; provides information to the public regarding projects which affect them. Manages and coordinates maintenance project activities; prioritizes and schedules projects; coordinates use of outside contractors as appropriate; conducts project/site visits/inspections to monitor project activities and ensure compliance with codes, approved plans, specifications, and established schedules; meets with lead supervisors regarding current projects; monitors progress in meeting project deadlines; documents progress of projects and status of compliance issues; troubleshoots problems and initiates problem resolution; reports progress of projects to director.
Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors; composes bid documents/reviews bids/proposals and makes recommendations for vendor selection; monitors quality of work, progress in meeting project deadlines, and compliance with terms of contract; meets with contractors and provides direction; troubleshoots problems and initiates problem resolution.
Performs administrative tasks; reviews project progress reports and department productivity levels; reviews vacation and comp time requests for approval; administers employee performance reviews; responds to e-mail messages, telephone calls, or written correspondence; gives depositions as needed.
Oversees the sign shop operations; oversees fleet maintenance/repair of department and Town vehicles/equipment and fuel inventory. Manages the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalk and other right of way infrastructure for the Town; oversees the field placement of informational signs; identifies conditions requiring maintenance and repair of the Town's right of way infrastructure. Coordinates training activities; establishes monthly safety training classes and ensures safe working conditions for assigned Town employees. Authorizes special assignments and coordinates special projects; responds to requests for emergency or " rush" assistance.
Implements Hurricane/Storm Emergency plan in the event of a storm or natural disaster. Performs various tasks associated with department projects, activities, or operations; takes photographs of work sites for reference purposes or to document accidents/injuries. Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools associated with department projects and activities, which may include a utility truck, security gate, air conditioning systems, drafting instruments, artist's instruments, photographic equipment, general office equipment, sound meters, measuring instruments, or safety cones.
Oversees inventory of department equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or other materials needed to conduct projects; obtains competitive price bids for machinery and equipment; initiates orders for new/replacement materials; orders uniforms for employees; reviews/approves invoices and forwards to the Director. Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and/or statistical data; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports and maintains records; prepares and submits reports to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, bid advertisements/documents, quarterly productivity reports, EPA reports, performance reviews, grant applications, budget documents, minor designs, diagrams, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, quarterly progress reports, accident/injury reports, bids/proposals, contracts, invoices, budget reports, job applications, time sheets, leave/comp time requests, blueprints, diagrams, maps, policies, procedures, operational guides, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes work order system, database, e-mail, or other computer programs. Responds to complaints and questions related to department operations; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Communicates with the Director, Town officials, employees, other departments, contractors, utility companies, other municipalities, state/federal agencies, vendors, sales representatives, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed. Maintains a current knowledge of applicable policies, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new materials, procedures, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, public administration or a related field. Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience and/or training that includes public works/parks operations, building/grounds maintenance, park and facility maintenance, turf management, equipment operation and maintenance, construction project management, contract administration, budgeting and supervision; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must obtain Advanced Maintenance of Traffic/Temporary Traffic Control Certification within one (1) year of start date. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. For application purposes, a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEState of Florida Engineer Intern (E. I. ) certification. State of Florida Professional Engineer (P. E. ) license. Candidates not in possession of the State of Florida Professional Engineer (P. E. ) license upon hire must obtain the license within the two (2) years of start date. A combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be a substitute for the P. E licensure requirement. click apply for full job details For more details: jobs-search. org/architecture-construction_florida-r782051/public-works-manager_i1965901999
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