Assistant Public Works Director

Municipality of Bethel Park•Bethel Park, PA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Public Works Director reports to and assists the Public Works Director in planning, coordinating, and supervising activities related to municipal infrastructure, including streets, parks, sanitation, and facilities maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to be on call and respond any day/time to all emergency call outs in a timely fashion including overtime, weekends, and holidays
Thorough knowledge of repairs and maintenance practices
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions
Ability to assign and supervise work of others
Skill in the operation of construction and maintenance equipment
Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents or municipal employees
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director, Public Works personnel, other employees, and the general public
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form
Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works
2 years of direct experience supervising skilled trade professionals, contractors, and technical experts in public works
Must possess or ability to obtain a PA Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements
Experience in vehicle maintenance, road construction, sewage and storm line maintenance, and general construction work
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; inventory software; RTA fleet maintenance and order processing systems

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the department Laborers including project scheduling and resource allocation
Oversee maintenance and repair of municipal roads, parks, buildings, and public spaces
Monitor compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
Prepare reports and recommendations for the Public Works Director and municipal leadership
Respond to public inquiries and resolve issues related to public works services
Responds to and supervises emergency call outs
Supervises replacement of municipal signage along municipal roadways
Proposes/revises policies and procedures for the winter maintenance, park safety, maintenance, and other operations
Updates citizen action line database
Evaluates conditions of the storm and sanitary systems and identifies areas for repairs
Provides and tracks safety training certifications annually for all Public Works employees
Maintains daily work orders, reports, records, and files
Maintains reports from cutting list, open end pipes, parks, small parks and municipal owned buildings
Assists with snow and ice removal activities
Assist with daily work schedule
Assists with updating of field conditions for the website
Assists with managing all building maintenance for all municipal owned buildings
Assists with record keeping for departmental payroll
Assists with fleet management tracking program
Assists with management of municipal fuel dispensing system including ordering of fuel, maintaining fuel usage records, and providing billing to the finance office
Assists in forecasting funds, monitoring departmental expenditures, and managing procurement and vendor contracts
Assume all essential tasks in the absence of the Director
Perform other duties as assigned