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‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑‑Jurisdiction: Cortland County
Civil Division: City of Cortland
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 08/12/80
Revised: 10/08/2002; 2/24/03
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (CITY)
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is administrative and technical work involving responsibility for
planning, coordinating and directing overall public works department. The work is performed under administrative
direction of the Mayor and with the advice of the Board of Public Works. General supervision is exercised over the
activities of all subordinate public works employees. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Plans and directs the
construction of new streets and reconstruction and maintenance of existing
streets, curbing, culverts and bridges;
Plans and directs the
installation, maintenance and repair of sewer lines;
Supervises the performance of
all contracts for public works and improvements and certifies the amounts due
and payable thereunder;
Plans and directs street
cleaning, snow removal and ice control;
Prepares departmental budget and
directs the maintenance of budget control;
Drafts specifications for and
recommends the purchase of equipment; machinery, materials, tools and other
supplies;
Directs the preparation and
maintenance of a variety of activity, cost, personnel, statistical and related
records and reports;
Attends meetings and conferences
to assist in the formulation of policy relating to public works activities;
Reviews and adjusts complaints
regarding public works projects and activities;
Plans and coordinates public
work programs and projects with other city and public and private entities and
functions.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the
practices, techniques, tools, equipment, materials, terminology and safety
precautions of street and sewer construction, extension, maintenance and
repairs;
Thorough knowledge of the
practices, tools, equipment and terminology of refuse collection and disposal,
street cleaning, snow removal, ice control and related public works activities;
Good knowledge of Federal, State
and local laws and regulations relating to public works activities;
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of the administration
of a public works department;
Ability to plan, develop,
coordinate and carry out small scale municipal public works projects and
programs;
Ability to solve difficult and
unusual public works problems;
Ability to analyze technical
public works data, arrive at logical conclusions and present facts and findings
clearly and concisely;
Ability to understand and carry
out complex administrative and technical, oral, and written directions;
Ability to get along well with
and secure the cooperation of others;
Ability to train subordinates in
public works methods and procedures;
Good judgment;
Initiative and resourcefulness;
Integrity;
Dependability;
Physical condition commensurate
with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
a)
Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered
college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering (or
eligibility for examination by the State of New York for a Professional
Engineer's license) and two years of supervisory experience in civil
engineering or public works construction; or
b)
Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered
college with an Associates' Degree or higher in engineering or construction
technology or closely related field and four years of experience in civil
engineering or public works construction at least two years of which must have
been in a supervisory capacity; or
c)
An equivalent combination of training and experience as
defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a New York State Driver's License.