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