HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8341 RESOLUTION NO. 8341
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR POSITION
WHEREAS, Public Works Director Nick DeBar has resigned from his position
effective December 19, 2014; and
WHEREAS, when job vacancies occur, it is desirable to review job descriptions to
ensure the requirements accurately reflect the expectations of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, at the December 1, 2014, Work Session, the City Council reviewed the
Public Works Director job description and suggested minor revisions; and
WHEREAS, at the December 1, 2014, Work Session, it was the consensus of the
City Council to start the process to advertise and hire a replacement Public Works Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota to approve the revised job description and advertise for
the upcoming vacancy for the Public Works Director.
Adopted this 8th day of December, 2014.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Accountable to: Clerk Administrator City Administrator
Status: Exempt
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION
Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning,
organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Works Department, including the water
delivery system, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and surface water management, streets and
infrastructure, trailways, traffic mitigation,the public works garage and maintenance facility.
Manages the maintenance of the Community Center, City parks and all other City owned
facilities. Oversees public improvement projects and reviews, approves, and executes
City, County, and State plans. Directs parks administrative activities and provides direction
and support to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports to the City Administrator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over all public works staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, plans, services,
staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the public works department.
• Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long range plans to meet
needs in all areas of responsibility, including transportation, street, water, sewer,
drainage, and park maintenance.
• Supervises the review of private project development plans for compliance with
codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and
compliance with approved plans.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the Streets and Utilities
Infrastructure Improvement Program, Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive
Water Plan, the Capital Improvement Program and other plans involving the
municipal infrastructure.
• Determines applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned projects.
• Oversees the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding,
competency of contractors and vendors and the selection criteria for public
contracts.
• Oversees project management of public improvement projects. Oversees assigned
projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the
project.
• Coordinates the preparation of reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water,
storm drainage, and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans.
• Oversees the maintenance of infrastructure and other records.
• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and
procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and
makes recommendations.
• Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers,
City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and
the general public regarding division activities and services.
• Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works.
• Directs parks administrative activities and provides direction and support to the
Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission.
• Manages the maintenance of the Community Center and all City owned facilities
• Prepares and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned
area of responsibility.
• Manages divisional supervisors and support staff either directly or through
subordinates.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow.
• Issues written and oral instructions.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to
policies and procedures.
• Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency
and effectiveness of operations.
• Promotes a positive work environment and responds to subordinate grievances.
• Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates.
• Corrects errors and responds to complaints.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
• Assists in the training of city personnel in public works systems and techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Four-year degree in civil engineering
(B) Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota
(C) Minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least two
years utilities;
(D) Four years of supervisory experience
(E) Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education and
experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Four year degree in civil engineering
(A) Masters degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
(B) Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Minnesota
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(A) Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and
methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of
applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities;
(B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees,
consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the
general public; ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile
comprehensive reports.
(D) Experience managing and overseeing streets and utilities reconstruction
projects
(E) Experience and knowledge of municipal water delivery and sanitary sewer
systems operations
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(A) Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one
prior to employment
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base; motor vehicle;
phone; radio; fax and copy machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here 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 is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the
inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office
equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand;
walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with
hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job,the employee occasionally works in outside weather
conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high,
precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Situations may occur
where the employee is dealing with people who are angry, upset or belligerent.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;
job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer
and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Approval: Approval:
Clerk Administrator Mayor
City Administrator
Effective Date: April 14, 2008 December 8, 2014 Revision History:
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