DPW Superintendent - Streets, Parks & Forestry Division

City of Whitewater•Whitewater, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Streets/Parks/Forestry Superintendent manages and oversees the construction, repair and maintenance of municipal streets, parking lots, parks, equipment, stormwater infrastructure, traffic/street lighting, and forestry for the City of Whitewater. This role supervises daily operations, coordinates seasonal work, manages equipment and personnel and ensures public safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of municipal streets, parking lots, parks, parks equipment, stormwater facilities, traffic/street lighting, and forestry operation.
Any equivalent of related education and experience that provides requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for the position.
Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.
Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, copy, record and transcribe data and information.
Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
Ability to train others.
Ability to advise and interpret how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
Ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information such as Wisconsin Administrative Codes, OSHA Codes, municipal ordinances, mutual aid agreements and non-routine correspondence.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with city personnel, department personnel and city residents.
Ability to calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios, present values, and spatial relationships.
Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria.
Ability to work well under pressure and handle stressful situations, to organize work and set priorities, managing time and resources to meet deadlines and changing demands within the entire operation of administrative services, perform duties with a minimum of supervision.
Proficiency in typing, computers and electronic data processing.
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and Microsoft Office.
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public.
Ability to work effectively in cooperation with fellow employees as a member of the administrative staff team.
Ability to work in and maintain an environment that deals with sensitive and confidential information.
Valid State Driver's License.
Valid CDL Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to an associate’s degree in civil engineering or engineering technician preferred.
Creative thinking and planning skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the streets, parking lots, parks, equipment, stormwater infrastructure, traffic/street lighting, and forestry facilities as directed by budget adoption.
Overall supervision of full, part-time and seasonal personnel; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work activities, maintains standards, allocates personnel and evaluates performance; ensures compliance with all safety codes and regulations.
Advises Director of Public Works, City Manager, engineer and other city officials in matter relating to department activities; provides information to various civic, educational and public groups regarding street/parks/forestry services.
Plans, schedules and oversees construction, maintenance and repair projects and programs to provide quality service for the city.
Monitors incoming snowstorms and schedules crews accordingly to clear streets in a timely and professional manner.
Responds to after-hour emergencies, weather events and public safety concerns and contacts appropriate staff to respond.
Maintains open communication on various issues with the WDNR and keep abreast of new technological and regulatory changes.
Monitors all expenditures and recommends budget.
Makes recommendations for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies.
Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and other sources regarding the department’s services.
Coordinates projects and activities with other utilities, property owners and the public.
Assists in the design and installation of new streets/parking lots, stormwater infrastructure, traffic/street lighting, and related systems and facilities.
Participates in long- and short-range planning of capital improvement projects.
Coordinates with others in the locating of utility services.
Assists in development of the Five-Year Street Improvement Plan.
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Assists in City Maintenance Operations as needed, i.e. snow plowing, concrete paving, asphalt paving, etc.