City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Street and Drainage Operations Superintendent

Oversees and manages the daily operations of field personnel and their supervisors performing construction and maintenance work in a large public works department.

1. Develops and manages road maintenance programs and program elements including; reconstruction, surface maintenance, traffic control, drainage, alley maintenance bridge maintenance right of way maintenance, and customer service requests (CSR).
2. Determines and prepares program objectives, schedules repair cost for each element including the availability of resources required to meet the annual work plan objectives.
3. Responsible for the project management in assigned programs and program elements including documentation of project duration and resources utilized. Reviews and schedules recourse assignments to program elements.
5. Evaluates program objectives and documents alternatives or modifications; communicate changes to staff and oversees implementation of changes.
6. Communicates and coordinates with superintendents, and other supervisors regarding personnel, equipment, and materials.
7. Oversees and manages the inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure an adequate quantity is available for their planned work.
8. Evaluates road and right of way conditions and makes independent decisions regarding method, material, or extent of repair. Conducts independent inspections of project for quality control.
9. Communicates and responds to issues or concerns of constituents, other department and public and private entities. Answer questions or concerns from the public.
10. Prepares correspondence and reports. Reviews daily work sheets, equipment sheets, accident, safety and incident documentation

Supervisor- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

Knowledge and experience in the function of public works programs, and projects, engineering principles and practices, design, construction cost and scheduling is required.
Knowledge and experience in materials sampling and testing procedures, utility construction, and traffic control requirements.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other city employees and the public.

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus eight (8) years experience in construction, repair of roads, bridges, and drainage maintenance related to streets alleys, including at least four (4) years in a leadership or supervisory capacity. Or

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of coursework related to Business or other related fields and four (4) years experience in an area related to the individual job at least two (2) of which have been in a supervisory capacity.
OR

Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

This position requires a Texas Operator Driver's License

Frequent standing sitting, walking, driving, good vision and hearing, manual dexterity and mobility, able to lift and carry 90lbs, and occasionally perform manual labor.