Superintendent of Public Service

City of Beavercreek•Beavercreek, OH

51d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for administrative, technical, and supervisory work in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities, personnel, and resources of the Public Service Division. An employee in this class is responsible for the daily management and administration of the Public Service Division. Duties are performed under the limited direction of the Public Services Director.

Requirements

General knowledge of office equipment, including personal computer and telephone.
Thorough knowledge of the principles of public works construction techniques.
Familiarity with the operation of heavy equipment, light equipment, a variety of hand and garden tools, and automobiles.
Thorough knowledge of the operations and maintenance of buildings, grounds, streets, vehicles, equipment, traffic signs, and signals.
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Thorough knowledge of union labor contract provisions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisory personnel, and other City employees.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with peers in adjoining communities and governmental agencies.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to supervise other departmental personnel.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to generate reports and track performance of departmental activities.
Ability to work under the limited direction of the Public Services Director.
Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License.
Ability to work other than normal working hours and various shifts as necessary.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, schedules, directs, and performs programs and activities of the Public Service Division of the Department of Public Services.
Assists in developing short- and long-term goals for Public Service Division, in developing methodology for obtaining goals, and in monitoring.
Assists in preparing department budget and tracking performance against the budget.
Manages capital budget of equipment and facilities, including selection and procurement.
Prepares and negotiates contracts.
Completes division correspondence and reports.
Participates in union contract administration.
Administers employee disciplinary actions.
Administers labor contract grievances in accordance with City policies and labor contract provisions.
Trains departmental staff.
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field, and facilitates application of such to department policies and procedures as applicable.
Oversees purchasing activities of the Public Services Division.
Represents and advises management during labor contract negotiations.
Reports to City Council on activities of the Public Service Division.
Performs any and all other duties as assigned.