Public Works Superintendent

Public Works Department Supervisor

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• Direct supervision of assigned areas of the Public Works Department;
• Prioritize and schedule workload in coordination with Supervisors utilizing computerized asset management systems;
• Keep policies and procedures updated;
• Monitor production and evaluate effectiveness to streamline Public Works operations utilizing work order management and asset management systems;
• Be on-call for after-hours complaints and emergencies;
• Resolve labor disputes unsettled at the Supervisor level utilizing the labor contract, policies, personnel rules and good judgement; work with Human Resources to resolve issues; participate in grievance process;
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate career, non-career, and contractual staff;
• Coordinate Drug Testing program with Human Resources.
• Maintain computerized and paper record keeping systems related to assigned activities, including daily logs and job tickets;
• Prepare regular and ad hoc statistical and narrative reports.
• Right to Know Coordinator for department ensuring that the division is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring for DPW.
• Oversee contracted operations, assist in writing specifications, monitor and evaluate contractors' performance, and generally enforce the terms and conditions of the contracts.
• Maintain all inventory at sufficient levels by ordering materials and supplies as warranted, including assisting with year-end audit.
• Work with Engineering regarding plan reviews, capital improvement program, master plan, project meetings, etc.
• Attend City Council, staff, and citizen association meetings on matters that relate to the DPW as directed.
• May act on behalf of the Director of Public Works in their absence.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  At least two years of college level course work or equivalent, in Public Administration, project management, construction management, or a closely related field is preferred.
• At least eight years of increasingly responsible experience resulting in considerable knowledge of the common practices, principles, and safety precautions involved in the operations of a Public Works department, including working knowledge of the equipment utilized in day-to-day operations.
• At least two years of supervisory and administrative experience sufficient to effect knowledge of supervisory techniques; staff training, motivation, and evaluation; resolving labor disputes; budget preparation methods; and necessary computerized systems.
• Computer proficiency with spreadsheets, work order and asset management software, and GIS.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary to deal with a demanding public, numerous contractors, a large subordinate staff, and representatives from all City departments.
• Demonstrated organization and multiprocessing skills required to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for special projects and emergency situations.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License and a good driving record.
• S-3 Drinking Water Operator license or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary

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Mandatory Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out

Supplemental Benefits:
Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus

Blended Pension Plan Employees
- Defined Benefit SERS
1.5% Multiplier for all years of service3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
10 Years Vesting 5% Employee Contribution
- Defined Contribution 401a Mission Square 3% 401 a City Contribution 3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)5 Year Vesting Schedulehttps://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Retirement Health Savings
- Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.https:// - 5 years of years of service: 50% vested6 years of service: 75% vested7 years of service: 100% vested

Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.

Life Insurance Met Life
- The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:

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