Public Works (Field Services) Superintendent

Company Description

The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.

Town of Manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team.

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SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, supervises and participates in the daily operation of the Highway, Fleet, Parks and Cemetery Divisions. Provides administrative and technical consultation to Town departments, boards and commissions.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
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Knowledge of the principles (methods) and practices of public works procedures including the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, storm sewers and of equipment. Knowledge of equipment used in construction and maintenance practices, as well as applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Knowledge of regulations and/or permitting requirements related to stormwater, NPDES, OSHA and construction site management. Knowledge and related skills relevant to the operation, maintenance and administration of public parks, playgrounds and municipal facilities, property and equipment.

Knowledge of the operation and repair of heavy vehicles and construction equipment. Knowledge of safety requirements in public works labor operations. Ability to use a personal computer for purposes of data analysis and report preparation. Knowledge of management practices as they relate to public works functions. Ability to plan and supervise the work of a large group of supervisory and other personnel in performing a variety of public works tasks under diverse operating conditions in a union environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, public officials, contractors, vendors, and the public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or closely related field of study. Minimum four (4) years of progressively responsible experience supervising public worksfunctions, includingfleet, highway, or parks. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis. Must hold valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

EXAMINATION MAY CONSIST OF:

Parts Weight Passing Score
Oral Examination 100% 80%

Duties

• Plans, coordinates and supervises all field activities in public works, including streets and roads, parks and grounds, cemeteries, stormwater drainage and equipment repair.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks including directing various division programs, monitoring program performance, preparing program reports and authorizing monitoring expenditures.
• Manages, directs and monitors work force productivity and quality of work performed. Implements controls to assure cost effective attainment of goals. Promotes constructive employee relations, enforces work rules, and assures all operating and maintenance procedures/practices are current, adhered to, productive and cost effective.
• Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates; operates in accordance with labor contracts.
• Prepares an annual operating budget, including manpower planning and capital improvements. Establishes and documents the division’s annual purchase requirements, including vehicles, equipment, materials and related resources.
• Plans and organizes the maintenance of parks, athletic fields, cemeteries and the grounds of Town buildings.
• Plans fleet replacement program for all Town and Board of Education vehicles and equipment.
• Plans and organizes the…