Respond to requests and inquiries by utility and construction companies, contractors, other outside agencies, and the public.
Plan, review, schedule and perform maintenance, repair, and construction work; supervise directly or through a subordinate supervisor all crews in their daily assignments; maintain records of work performed, staff time, and related personnel files.
Evaluate performance of employees; train and instruct personnel in job practices and methods of work; counsel/discipline personnel to include suspensions and/or recommend more severe personnel actions such as termination to the Assistant Director of Public Works.
Coordinate work activity with other departments, groups, teams, agencies, and the public; plan and prioritize long-range work plans and outline capital improvements.
Assign work crews; estimate and requisition material, supplies, and equipment to support projects, taking appropriate action to prevent failure or interruption of these systems.
Lead work in any planned service interruptions or shut down and repair of systems during emergencies.
Supervise, coordinate, and inspect work activities to ensure that schedules are met, and that work is performed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures and policies.
Respond to emergency situations, schedule response crews, allocate necessary supplies and equipment, direct activities and supervise work, operate equipment.
Assist the Assistant Director of Public Works with the daily management of the Utilities Services Group.
Assist the Assistant Director of Public Works during employee contract negotiations by providing recommended changes to working agreement, evaluate the impact of proposed changes by both Management and the bargaining unit, and may participate directly in negotiations.
Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement program and departmental budget.
Promote and maintain responsive community relations.
Other Functions
Assist other supervisors in the group in the completion of work responsibilities, as necessary.