Assistant Superintendent - Streets & Drainage

Panama City, City of•Panama City, FL

About The Position

Under the general guidance and leadership of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Superintendent performs complex and specialized construction, maintenance, repair, and operational work for the Maintenance Division of the City's Streets and Drainage in the Public Works Department. The role supports day-to-day work on bridges, roadways, alleys, sidewalks, and stormwater drainage systems on City facilities, infrastructure, and related public works projects. It requires working knowledge and experience in construction and maintenance trades and practices, including bridges, asphalt, concrete, turf management, pipe laying, masonry, carpentry, demolition, tree work, heavy equipment, hand tools, NPDES standards, maintenance of traffic, work-zone safety, and stormwater standards. This is an emergency-essential position. The employee must perform emergency duties and actions to prepare, repair, and help recover the City before, during, and after adverse storm events or other natural or manmade conditions. The position provides leadership, direct supervision, and mentorship to team members with varying skill sets; oversees projects and assigned cost centers; supports other City departments and divisions; and must be available for duty outside regular working hours. Work includes office duties as well as field inspections, supervision, and training in all types of weather and environmental conditions. The position has physical demands that include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, climbing, crawling, standing, walking, driving, and handling tools or materials, at varying frequencies and weights.

Requirements

High school diploma or acceptable general equivalency.
Four years of progressively responsible public works experience, preferably at the local government level.
One year of supervisory-level experience.
Valid driver's license.
General and technical knowledge of current road and stormwater construction and maintenance methods.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of modern road construction equipment, ditch-digging and mowing equipment, dump trucks, machinery, and tools.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental requirements related to rights-of-way, streets, bridges, and storm drains.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with this type of work.
Knowledge of City, County, and DOT street and stormwater systems.
Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, team-focused working relationships with leaders, team members, other departments, and the public.
Ability to establish and implement an effective safety program for team members.
Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise others' work to promote effective performance and high morale.
Ability to exercise judgment and initiative when interpreting and carrying out general written or oral instructions.
Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
Ability to plan, lay out, and supervise effective preventive maintenance and service-call programs involving assigned cost centers.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and maintain required records.
Ability to operate surveying equipment to determine grades and elevations and record, read, and interpret elevation readings.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Must be available for duty outside regular working hours.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead, directly supervise, and mentor team members with varying skill sets.
Plan, direct, assign, inspect, approve, and supervise work performed by equipment operators, trades workers, and maintenance workers on construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
Assign and adjust project priorities and transfer team members between projects as workload changes.
Coordinate available equipment to maximize its utility and convenience.
Check project progress and conformance with work plans, and recommend changes when needed.
Provide cost estimates to the Maintenance Superintendent for proposed construction and repair jobs.
Demonstrate knowledge of City policies and train others in applicable policies and procedures.
Ensure the proper use and care of facilities, tools, equipment, materials, and vehicles assigned to the crew.
Promote safety practices and ensure incidents and accidents are reported and handled according to City policy and best practices.
Resolve public complaints regarding City maintenance issues.
Maintain time and work records, prepare reports, attend meetings, and keep necessary records.
Prepare budget information and assist with ongoing budget maintenance and adherence.
Direct, organize, and implement maintenance activities for assigned cost centers.
Recommend personnel promotions, hiring, and appropriate disciplinary action.
Provide support to other City departments and divisions.
Perform emergency duties to prepare, repair, and help recover the City before, during, and after storms or other adverse conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.