Superintendent of Public Service

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: This position is responsible for administrative, technical, and supervisory work in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities, personnel, and resources of the Public Service Division. An employee in this class is responsible for the daily management and administration of the Public Service Division. Duties are performed under the limited direction of the Public Services Director.

 

EQUIPMENT & JOB LOCATION: This position requires general knowledge of office equipment, including personal computer and telephone. It also requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of public works construction techniques and familiarity with the operation of heavy equipment, light equipment, a variety of hand and garden tools, and automobiles. The primary work site is the Municipal Maintenance Facility and may include various locations throughout the City of Beavercreek.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in all positions in this class.

• Plans, schedules, directs, and performs programs and activities of the Public Service Division of the Department of Public Services.
• Assists in developing short- and long-term goals for Public Service Division, in developing methodology for obtaining goals, and in monitoring progress.
• Assists in preparing department budget and tracking performance against the budget.
• Manages capital budget of equipment and facilities, including selection and purchase.
• Prepares and negotiates contracts.
• Completes division correspondence and communications.
• Participate in union contract negotiations. 
• Administers employee disciplinary actions.
• Administers labor contract grievances in accordance with City policies and labor contract provisions.

 ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Trains departmental personnel.
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field, and facilitates application of such to department policies and procedures as applicable.
• Oversees purchasing activities of the Public Services Division.
• Represents and advises management during labor contract negotiations.
• Reports to City Council on activities of the division.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned.

 

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the operations and maintenance of buildings, grounds, streets, vehicles, equipment, traffic signs, and signals.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Thorough knowledge of union labor contract provisions and administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisory personnel, and other City employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers in adjoining communities and governmental agencies.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to supervise other departmental employees.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to generate reports and track performance of departmental functions.
• Ability to work under the limited direction of the Public Services Director.

 

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university  is desirable. In addition to the degree, candidates must possess a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public works administration, municipal operations, or related fields. This experience must include at least three (3) to five (5) years in a dedicated supervisory or leadership capacity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Ability to work other than normal working hours and various shifts as necessary.

This position will remain open until filled.

EOE-M/F/D/V Drug-Free Workplace