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Public Works Supervisor Position Description Page 3/4 Considerable knowledge of the principals and practices of supervision, including the ability to supervise a group of eight up to 20 maintenance workers. Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to enforce, standard safety practices and procedures commonly associated with operation, maintenance, and repair activities for public works infrastructure, facilities, vehicles, and equipment. Skill and knowledge in the operation and care of tools, vehicles, light/heavy equipment, and building systems. Ability to monitor, track, and control expenditures against budgetary constraints. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate a number of simultaneous, on-going maintenance projects requiring a variable amount of resources and personnel time. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal tactfully, confidently, and effectively with all City personnel, outside agencies, vendors, and the general public, both in person and over the telephone. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications, maps, O&M manuals, and other technical documents. Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing. Proven skill and knowledge in using computers to maintain records and electronic files; prepare letters, memos, and reports; correspond via e-mail; and research using the internet. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver’s license and the ability to obtain a CDL Class B license within one year of hire. • Possess a Water Supply System Operator Class D certificate or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire, and be actively pursuing a Class B certificate with the ability to obtain within 6 years of hire. • Possess a Wastewater Operator Class S-D certificate or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED • Personal computers and software programs, including MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) and Internet Explorer. • SCADA system, motor vehicles, phone, fax, and copy machine. • On occasion, light and heavy equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this job is located in both indoor and outdoor environments. The indoor work environment is typically in a HVAC-conditioned office setting with moderate noise levels, but can vary while supervising personnel in an unconditioned garage-type setting with occasional loud noise levels. Job duties also require exposure to outdoor conditions year-round, including adverse weather conditions and outdoor areas under heavy/highway, utility, or facility construction. The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and in high,