Public Service Superintendent - Utilities - City of Westerville, OH : Job Details

Salary : $81,577.60 - $122,512.00 AnnuallyLocation : Westerville OH 43081, OHJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 01151Department: PUBLIC SERVICEDivision: UTILITIESOpening Date: 09/13/2024Description This is responsible managerial and administrative work planning and overseeing various maintenance staff and projects for the City. Work involves planning, scheduling, and organizing work projects and crews, ensuring job safety and completion, interacting with the public, inventory maintenance, and design and specification development in compliance with policies and procedures. SUPERVISION Employee works under the direction of a department director or deputy department director. Employee must have the ability to deal effectively with the public and make appropriate decisions regarding prioritizing work projects, maintenance emergencies, and disciplinary actions in compliance with city policy. Supervision is exercised over maintenance supervisors and workers. Work is reviewed through daily meetings and review of work accomplished for adherence to standards and policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK (May not include all job duties performed).

• Plans and coordinates a variety of maintenance and construction jobs and projects for the City; coordinates maintenance and construction; reviews daily work requests; schedules work crews; assigns work orders to supervisors; works with other departments and community organizations; ensures job safety and proper training; supervises construction; prepares reports and conducts follow-up on projects.
• Oversees supervisory, maintenance, construction, and seasonal staff; interviews, recommends for hire, and trains staff; conducts annual performance evaluations; approves leave and overtime; takes and recommends disciplinary action; prepares and submits time sheets for payroll; maintains personnel records.
• Participates in long range and master planning; develops designs and specifications for landscape and architectural projects; writes specifications for projects and purchasing; reviews development plans; performs drafting, surveying, and other engineering tasks; designs graphics for flyers and logos, orders supplies, equipment and materials.
• Monitors inventory for maintenance and construction activities; maintains purchase and requisition files; monitors receipt of goods; develops and evaluates bids, justifies purchases.
• Prepares annual maintenance budget; monitors budget; provides ongoing financial accountability and job costing reports.
• Operates a variety of maintenance vehicles and equipment; operates vehicles, tractors, large trucks, pickups, and power tools.
• Participates in various public meetings, commissions; makes presentations and speeches at meetings and other community events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

• Possession of a high school diploma and 10 years progressively responsible experience in utility maintenance and construction including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices related to public maintenance, construction, and utilities management.
  • Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles of effective supervision.
  • Knowledge of personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
  • Ability to develop specifications for public projects.
  • Ability to supervise and guide the work of others.
  • Ability to coach and train employees.
  • Ability to operate a variety of maintenance and construction tools, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other departments, other agencies, and the general public.
  • Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports.
  • Ability to operate computer programs as needed for the Service Department.
  • Ability to obtain necessary licenses (Water Distribution 2 and Wastewater 2 Collection preferred).
  • Possession of a valid Ohio commercial driver's license, or ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At the City of Westerville, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for serving and empowering all people both in our organization and community. The City ensures that service is accessible, responsive and inclusive for a thriving, sustainable and connected Westerville.HEALTH BENEFITSEmployees pay 15% of the monthly medical insurance premium through United Healthcare which includes prescription coverage. Employee, Employee plus child(ren), Employee plus spouse and family coverage is available. However, a spouse who has affordable health care coverage through their employer must elect that coverage as primary. The City health care plan is a high deductible healthcare plan.HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTAnnually, the City will deposit 85% of your health insurance deductible amount into an HSA account in your name.VISION AND DENTALThe City pays 100% of the premium for dental and vision. Coverage levels will be explained in further detail at time of hire.LIFE INSURANCEThe City pays 100% of the premium on a $100,000 life insurance policy for employee and $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for child.RETIREMENT PENSIONThe City contributes 14% monthly toward retirement benefits offered through the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. The employee pension payment share is 10% of gross salary.VACATIONNew employees accrue two weeks of paid vacation every year. Vacation time increases with length of service time.PERSONAL LEAVEEmployees receive 6 prorated days of personal leave annually.01 This position requires you to have or obtain an Ohio Commercial Driver's License (CDL.) Do you have a valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02 This position requires you to have or obtain a Water Distribution license. Do you have a valid Water Distribution license?

• Yes
• No

03 If you have a valid Water Distribution license please indicate if it is a class 1 or class 2. Otherwise respond N/A. 04 This position requires you to have or obtain a Wastewater Collection license. Do you have a valid Wastewater Collection license?

• Yes
• No

05 If you have a valid Wastewater Collection license please indicate if it is a class 1 or class 2. Otherwise respond N/A. 06 How did you learn about this position?

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