Assistant Public Works Superintendent
City of Sebastopol Public Works Department Salary: $ 8120.67 - $ 9,871.33 Monthly
Deadline to Apply: April 28, 2022, at 5:00 P.M. PST
THE POSITION The City of Sebastopol is seeking qualified, experienced, well-organized, and team-oriented candidates to apply for the exciting position of Assistant Public Works Superintendent. Regional Government Services and its staff is conducting this recruitment for the City of Sebastopol. PURPOSE Under department head's direction, assigns, supervises, and assists in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, water, sewer, parks, and related public works facilities. This classification is a full, supervisory-level class. Incumbents are responsible for the field supervision and training of crews implementing comprehensive street or storm drainage system maintenance programs.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL
Have experience and technical expertise related to public works practices and equipment.
Have experience with the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and related public works facilities.
Have experience with storm drainage system maintenance programs.
Have experience in a lead or supervisory role in a public works-related environment.
Be an individual who is accountable, ethical, self-motivated, friendly, adaptable, comfortable working independently, and in a team-oriented environment.
Be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to perform the job functions in a constantly changing environment.
Have the ability to plan and prioritize daily work orders for efficiency.
Have demonstrated ability to use tools, heavy equipment, and electronic equipment, including computers in the course of duty.
Possess, or have the ability to possess, the required job-related certifications.
Interact tactfully, effectively, courteously, and concisely with people in an environment with extensive public contact who are diverse in their age groups, socio economic, and culture and ethnicity.
Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices, including knowledge of Cal-OSHA Title 8 Regulations.
Have excellent verbal and written communication.
Have basic skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for carrying out supervisory duties in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Under direction of the Public Works Superintendent, supervises the repair and patching of streets and other roadways.
Supervises the construction, maintenance and repair of parks, water and sewer lines and mains, pumping or booster systems, and related water and sewer facilities.
Directs the operation of equipment used in construction and maintenance work.
Addresses complaints and resolves problems related to area of responsibility.
Lays out and schedules work assignments.
Checks work assignments to see that they are done properly and expeditiously.
Estimates and orders materials needed for specific projects.
Consults with the Public Works Superintendent in planning workload and projects to be completed.
Checks and answers complaints received in the Public Works Department.
Oversees the maintenance and public usability of City parks and pool.
Oversees the maintenance of the city storm water systems.
Serves as the department head in the absence of the Public Works Superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two (2) to three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in public works construction, maintenance, and repair work, including experience at a lead or supervisory level; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
The following are required at the time of appointment:
Possession of a Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certification
Possession of a Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certification
Possession of a T1 Water Treatment Operator Certification
Possession of a valid, Class C California Driver’s License
The following are required within eighteen (18) months of appointment:
Possession of a Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Maintenance Certification
Possession of a Grade 2 Water Distribution Operator Certification
Possession of a T2 Water Treatment Operator Certification
The following is required within one (1) year of appointment:
Completion of Storm Water Best Management Practice Municipal course
TO APPLY: To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to https://bit.ly/AsstPWSuptSEB
Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Sebastopol are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing bduncan@rgs.ca.gov.
The City of Sebastopol is an Equal Opportunity Employer