Project Facilitator

City of St. Joseph • Saint Joseph, MO

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tracks and responds to inquiries, complaints, and work being performed in regard to street cuts, permits, sidewalks, driveways, trees, right of ways, code violations, and other associated activities within the City right-of-way. Maintains inventory and issues tools and safety-related items. This role has no supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

• Skills in the safe and efficient operations of equipment and machinery used in construction and maintenance of roadways.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work for inspection purposes.
• Knowledge of general street construction procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations and other enforcement provisions or demonstrated ability to learn and enforce these regulatory requirements within the first six months of employment.
• Knowledge of City streets, electronic schematics, work zone safety and State and Federal Manuals on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Ability to read maps, drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code.
• Knowledge of computers and software products.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies.
• Required knowledge of Missouri One-Call regulations.
• Required knowledge of ADA regulations as issued by U.S. Dept. of Justice.
• Skills in Microsoft Office required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one to three years of prior experience in a related field required.
• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of asset management software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tracks street cuts, permits, and barricade locations.
• Inspects street cuts, sidewalk, and driveway construction.
• Investigates complaints such as sidewalks, driveways, hazardous and/or low hanging trees, objects in right-of-way, code violations, and other general complaints.
• Maintains purchase records.
• Administers the Sidewalk Program.
• Maintains inventory of all Radio communication equipment.
• Schedules and chairs monthly Utility Coordination meetings.
• Answers phone and questions from utility companies, contractors, and citizens regarding utility cuts.
• Responds to water or gas main breaks, hazmat incidents, or other emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Assists supervisors as needed, including acting as the on-street supervisor and surveying streets during storms.
• Follows up as necessary in enforcing City Codes, including Superintendent-issued summons’.
• Acts as Dispatcher as needed.
• Maintains Copiers in City Yards, cell phone accessories (chargers, cases, etc.), and computer peripherals (such as cables, keyboards, monitors, speakers, UPS Battery backup systems, etc.) at City Yards.
• Responds when notified by Buchanan County Sheriff’s Dept. and posts 24-hour eviction notices.
• Responds to city vehicle accidents to take photo evidence and prepares accident reports.
• Delivers distribution and mail between designated facilities.
• Acts as point of contact for utility locate issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED