Public Works Superintendent
The City of Rogers is accepting applications for the position of a full-time Public Works Superintendent for the City of Rogers. This position directs and oversees the operations of all Public Works operations personnel including engineering, fleet, streets, parks, and municipal utilities. In addition, position is responsible for coordinating all construction processes with in-house staff, consultants and contractors for new construction and reconstruction of all public infrastructure and private developments, under the supervision of the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Preferred qualifications are listed in the posting/position description below.
Title: Public Works Superintendent
Department: Public Works
Accountable To: Public Works Director/City Engineer
Supervision of Others: All Public Works Personnel
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 14
Salary: $48.36 to $63.69 hourly/exempt
Closing: March 14, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY
This position directs and oversees the operations of all Public Works operations personnel including engineering, fleet, streets, parks, and municipal utilities. In addition, position is responsible for coordinating all construction processes with in-house staff, consultants and contractors for new construction and reconstruction of all public infrastructure and private developments, under the supervision of the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety Requirements and Required Competencies:
Interacts with co-workers and external customers in a manner that is professional and courteous.
Helps to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture by following the associated Respectful Workplace policy.
Participates in all citywide safety training and applies learned skills in the workplace.
Use all supplied safety equipment in the intended safe manner and replace as needed.
Utilizes all city supplied tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with all related safety manuals, Fleet Safety & Efficiency policy and Information Systems Policy (IT policy).
Perform skilled work under direct supervision and independently as directed
Read and understand written instructions such as operating manuals.
Perform basic mathematical calculations and utilize basic computer skills.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the positon.
Specific Duties
Assists the Public Works Director/City Engineer with the management and supervision of all public works department personnel.
Address and resolve all citizen and business concerns and complaints related to Public Works operations.
Responsible for the overall employee and contractor safety compliance and enforcement within the department.
Perform all other duties or projects as assigned by the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Develops and provides oversight of the City’s Safety Policy.
Develops and provide oversight of the City’s Hazardous Waste Generator’s license and Federal Reporting.
Finance & Capital Management
Assist with the preparation of the annual departmental budget to the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Assist with development, approval and implementation of short and long term capital improvement and infrastructure plans and programs.
Oversee and direct all department construction and development projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and contract management.
Solicit, select and procure equipment and contracts per regulatory and budgetary guidelines.
Develops and implements long-range program for operation and maintenance of building and grounds, parks, streets, fleet, water utility, sewer utility, and storm water utility. Recommends approval of policies, rules, and procedures for public works and utility departments in order to implement directives and service levels from the Public Works Director/City Engineer.
Develops and administers a preventative maintenance program.
Develop and administer short and long range maintenance and repairs of buildings and grounds.
Oversees snow and ice removal policies and coordinates emergency snow operations.
Provides support to, and oversees the Utilities Supervisor, who manages the day to day operations of the City’s water utility, sewer utility, and storm water utility.
Oversees all MPCA, DNR and State Department of Health reporting and inspection requirements, ensuring that all department operations, reporting, and licensures meet all State and Federal regulatory agency guidelines.
Oversees all Minnesota Pollution Control Agency reporting for the NPDES Operating Permit, including MS4 Storm Water Permitting requirements.
Maintains and renews licensing’s to ensure compliance for the City.
Implements and manages the City’s storm water management plan, and oversees annual storm water maintenance and new construction projects.
Oversees all required watershed management organization requirements, including monthly attendance at the Watershed Management Organization monthly meetings.
COMMON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
General
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, training requirements, etc.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public, departmental personnel, City staff, City Council, and other governmental agencies
Ability to prepare technical reports and present reports to City staff and City Council as needed.
Ability to develop cooperative relations with the public.
Communications
Must communicate with citizens, elected officials, City staff, employees, and others regarding maintenance department issues.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively, in English, verbally and in writing.
Decision Making
Must act in a decisive manner using good judgment
Must be able to assess problems and situations and be able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives
Must be able to effectively interpret the policies and objectives of the department to establish quality operational standards.
Must have the ability to understand the meaning and implications of key financial issues related to the department and use financial analysis to create and evaluate strategic options and opportunities.
Interpersonal Relationships
Able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Able to monito/assess performance of oneself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Must be consistent in dealing with people, be sensitive to others’ problems and concerns without direct involvement, exclude personal biases from work performance, have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline, have tact and diplomacy, and strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department.
Professional Attitude
Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
Must have commitment to the organization, willingness to take initiative, dependability, maturity in relationships with others, and self-confidence
Must represent the organization to other agencies, staff and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all contact
Must have the ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Quality of Work
Demonstrates by personal example the highest standard of conduct and performance
Possess a commitment to, and practice comprehensive and continual training and development for all maintenance personnel to maximize the contribution of all staff
Must be able to produce quality, accurate work and detect and correct errors
Must be able to utilize work time productively and have the ability to maintain records in an accurate and accessible manner
Technical Knowledge
Demonstrates by personal example the highest standard of conduct and performance
Possess a commitment to, and practice comprehensive and continual training and development for all maintenance personnel to maximize the contribution of all staff
Must be able to produce quality, accurate work and detect and correct errors
Must be able to utilize work time productively and have the ability to maintain records in an accurate and accessible manner
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed in an office environment with standard office equipment and furnishings available.
Occasionally, may be required to attend off-site trainings, meetings, and facility/site visits.
Occasionally works in the City parks and public buildings.
Occasionally works on the public streets or in the road right-of-way.
May be exposed to a variety of hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals or confined spaces.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to read and discern visual images on a variety of media
Must have the ability to operate a personal computer and applicable software (specifically Microsoft Office and accounting software), fax, copier, and telephone
Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time
Ability to bend, crawl, and/or climb
Must be able to grasp, hold and effectively operate precision and simple hand tools and equipment
Work requires lifting up to 50 pounds or more, reaching, shoveling, pounding, digging and sweeping.
Vision must be sufficient to read instructions, distant vision (20/40 or better) and possess depth discrimination
Hearing must be sufficient to detect all warning signals and environmental.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Environmental Studies, or related fields.
Minimum of five years related public works operations and/or maintenance experience.
Ability to obtain MPCA erosion control inspection certification within the first six months of employment
Ability to obtain MPCA underground tank certification within the first year of employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain a Minnesota driver’s license.