Job Title/Assignment

EMPLOYER: City of Omak

JOB TITLE: Assistant Public Works Director

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

REPORTS TO: Public Works Director (PWD)

This position assists the Public Works Director in the overall direction and administration of the Public Works Department. The position characteristically performs duties requiring a broad knowledge of all operations of the Public Works Department in order to make decisions relative to operational and administrative matters.

The position has full technical responsibility for construction and maintenance activities of the Public Works Department and consults with the PWD on all matters pertaining to the department’s activities. The position utilizes the State statutes, the Washington State Dept. of Transportation standard specifications, the engineer’s handbook, professional engineering theories and principles in completing assignments.

This position is directly supervised by the Public Works Director.

Within general guidelines established by the Publc Works Director, plans, schedules and directs all work activities related to the construction or maintenance of public works facilities.

Exercises direct supervision over public works crew members

Assists PWD in preparation of yearly budget, annual road plans and six-year master street program

Makes such recommendations such as (but not limited to) projected construction of new roads, major repair or improvements of existing roads, purchase of new or replacement of equipment and vehicles, increases or decreases in staffing, and the apportionment of funds to various categories of work and operational support

Assists PWD in reviewing project plans and specifications for compliance with the design instruction and standard criteria

Attends pre-construction conferences, as needed, discussing project requirements with contractor

Meets with representatives of other agencies to coordinate City projects

Writes reports and conducts staff meetings as needed, in order to receive progress reports and give directions to public works crew

Supervises and participates in grading, patching, surfacing, graveling, sweeping, and flushing of streets and alleys

Directs the installation and repair of water mains, placing and joining cast iron pipe and attaching valve fittings to the pipe

Directs the maintenance and repair of sewers

Performs other job-related duties as required and/or directed

This is an exempt position and is not covered by the Fair Labor Standard Act or Washington Minimum Wage Act overtime provisions. The normal work schedule is 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; exact schedule may be flexible, depending on work requirements. Time off may be approved if allowed by applicable policies covering illness, injury, or other personal emergency. An exempt employee is paid to perform a job, which may not necessarily be completed in a normal workweek. In recognition of the extra time demands, informal paid leave may be taken, as mutually agreed upon by the employee and the Public Works Director.

To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge:

Mathematical, physical and engineering sciences

Engineering concepts, techniques and practices

Trends and familiarity with current literature of the profession

Administrative, managerial and supervisory principles, techniques and practices

Budgetary and cost accounting principles and practices

Abilities:

Make decisions concerning the feasibility of proposal, design changes and other specifications

Plan and coordinate work activities of professional and technical employees

Respond to difficult problems or questions exercising good judgment

Read, analyze and interpret data

Prepare clear and concise written reports

Determine equipment and personnel needs

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Make independent judgments in emergency situations

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED

A four year degree in a technical field is preferred

Must have at least 5 years experience in public works with 3 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience

Must be able to obtain the Water Distribution Manager II, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III,Sewer collection Specialist II, certifications

Must obtain a first aid and CPR card within 6 months of hire

Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s license

Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of Office applications

Must have working knowledge of copiers, faxes and other business machines

In order to experience the full range of responsibilities and duties, the employee will serve a review and evaluation period of not less than 6 months and no more than 12 months, during which time the monthly pay for the position will be 88% of the base salary. The Public Works Director will establish exact duration of probationary period.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENDURANCE MOVING ABOUT: Frequently (1/2 to 2/3 of the time) Move from location to location.

ENDURANCE OVERALL STRENGTH: Light work. Exerts force and or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 20 pounds often and up to 10 pounds frequently.

WALKING: Frequently (up to 1/2 of the time) Move about on foot

SITTING: Continuously (up to 2/3 of the time) Remain in a seated position.

LIFTING/CARRYING: Periodic does not occur on every shift. Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another (including upward pulling), and/or carry (transport) an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.

PUSHING/PULLING: Periodic does not occur on every shift. Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force or worker (including slapping, striking, kicking, and treadle actions); and/or pull by exerting force on an object so that it moves towards the force or worker (including jerking).

CLIMBING: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) Ascend or descent stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and the like using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

BALANCING: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or otherwise moving on dangerous or unstable surfaces.

HANDLING: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hand or hands, and maintain physical control of equipment or apparatus.

FINGERING: Constantly – operates keyboards and other equipment requiring manual dexterity every day.

TALKING: Constantly (up to 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear.

SEEING: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time) Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color, or other characteristics of objects.

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LOCATION: Both inside and outside. Work primarily inside the office in a conditioned environment, but there is also significant time spend in unconditioned buildings, and outside (where there is no effective protection from weather).

STAIRS/STEPS: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Ascend or descend stairs, steps, or similar uneven surfaces to access any required work area or other area related to functioning in the workplace.

TEMPERATURE CHANGES: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Endure variations in temperature that are sufficiently marked and abrupt to cause noticeable bodily reactions.

WET CONDITIONS: Occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) endure contact with water or other liquids.

NOISE/VIBRATION: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Endure sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent to cause marked distraction or probable injury to the sense of hearing, and/or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremities from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day.

TOXIC CONDITIONS: Periodic does not occur on every workday. Endure exposure to toxic dust, fumes, gases, vapors, mists, or liquids that cause general or localized disabling conditions because of inhalation or action on the skin.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Beyond the established and prescribed Review and Evaluation period, all positions with the City of Omak are terminable at the will of the City, within the guidelines of the Municipal Code and as provided by law.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. AS SUCH, IT IS NOT NECESSARILY ALL INCLUSIVE, AND THE JOB MAY REQUIRE OTHER ESSENTIAL AND/OR NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, TASKS, DUTlES, OR RESPONSIBILITIES NOT LISTED HEREIN. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT TO ADD, MODIFY, OR EXCLUDE ANY ESSENTIAL OR NONESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTHING IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION, OR BY THE COMPLETION OF ANY REQUIREMENT OF THE JOB BY THE EMPLOYEE, IS INTENDED TO CREATE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OF ANY TYPE.

Job Description Approved By: ______

Public Works Director Date

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City Administrator Date

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