Superintendent of Public Works

Schedule

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Salary/Hourly: $68,648- $96,012
Department: Public Works
Reports to: Safety Services Director
Supervisory Role: Yes

The City of Norwood is accepting applications for the position of Superintendent of Public Works

• Manages and coordinates the daily activities of all assigned staff; assigns work schedules;
• Instructs employees in proper methods and procedures for street repair, snow removal, mowing, bush trimming, weed eating, leaf collection, trash removal, maintenance of parks, maintenance of facilities and surrounding grounds, equipment repair, water distribution activities and repairs, storm water system activities;
• Approves and maintains employees’ leave and attendance; performs employee evaluations of crew, corrects, counsels, coaches, and recommends disciplinary action; interviews candidates for employment; makes recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, and other change of status of employees; prepares incident reports and other required reports affecting employees supervised.
• Reviews open work order requests and reviews and inspects work product of crews within assigned area assuring compliance with accepted standards and codes;
• Meets with contractors to plan and evaluate future projects and repairs; schedules and oversees work performed by contractors; receives and responds to public requests and complaints and resolves concerns; keeps the Safety-Service Director informed on the status and progress of scheduled projects and activities.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, promotes, and enforces safety program to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses; conducts staff safety meetings; observes and evaluates workplaces and practices to ensure compliance with City, state and federal safety regulations. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree preferred, from an accredited college or university with major course work Construction Management, Construction and Building, Facilities Maintenance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and seven (7) years recent documented work experience in public works activities, of which at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. Preferably the candidate will be certified as an OEPA Class I (or higher) Water Distribution operator or be able to obtain certification as an OEPA Class I Water Distribution operator within 12 to 18 months of beginning employment in this position.

• Road construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Parks and recreation facilities, equipment, and supplies;
• Utility construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Water distribution principles and practices; water distribution systems construction, Maintenance, and repair; sewer construction, maintenance, and repair;
• Heavy and medium duty equipment operation, maintenance, and repair;
• Workplace safety;
• Supervisory principles and practices.

All Public Works Employees