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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9323RESOLUTION NO 9323 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA REVISING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS JOB TITLE TO DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC, WORKS/PARKS AND RECREATION WHEREAS, the Council approved the City operating a Park and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, a Department Head is required to be responsible for the new Park and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, staff is requesting to revise the Director of Public Works job title to Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation in order to assume department head responsibilities for the new division. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council authorizes Staff to revise the Director of Public Works Job Title to Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation as shown in Exhibit A (attached). ATTEST: Adopted this 12t" day of October, 2020. Ae w4l—at-� Carol A. Mueller, Mayor -�A// Nyle mun ,City Administrator Exhibit A CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Department: Public Works Accountable to: City Administrator Status: Exempt PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments, 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 and parks and recreation staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the public works and parks and recreation departments. • 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. Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Page 2 • 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 and parks and recreation. • Directs parks and recreation administrative activities. • 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. • Ability to bring out the best in individuals and the team by maintaining clear expectations and accountability. • 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) Minimum of six (6) years previous public works experience including at least two (2) years utilities; (B) Four (4) years of supervisory experience (C) Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education and experience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (A) Four (4) year degree in civil engineering (B) Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field (C) Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota (D) Demonstrated ability in all phased of parks and recreation activities including recreational programming and sports facility management. 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; Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Page 3 (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; cellular phone; radio; 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. Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Page 4 SELECTION GUIDELINES Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview, reference and background checks; and, hiring assessment. Additional job related testing 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 employee and is subject to change requirements of the job change. Approval: Aze� /AX(L--,/ y Ad nistrator Effective Date: October12, 2020 an employment agreement between the employer and by the employer as the needs of the employer and Approval: dve Mayor Revision History: 10/2020 10/2017 — PE 12/2014 04/2008 09/2001 06/1997 1995 ADA