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JOB TITLE:  Public Works Operations Coordinator

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2000

 

ORG/POS #:  2200/2188

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To coordinate the activities of Public Works Operations sections and to assist in division planning by performing administrative and technical duties.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Public Works Operations Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Provides general and technical support to the Street, Traffic, and Scheduling personnel as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager.

 

2.         Researches, recommends, and develops new programs or additions to existing programs to provide improved service delivery systems.

 

3.         Compiles budget data submitted by sections, including equipment, material, and personnel costs; prepares division budget and submits to supervisor for review and approval.

 

4.         Monitors budget accounts to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgeted amounts; initiates fund transfers to different accounts as necessary.

 

5.         Prepares reports, estimates, and correspondence related to project status, maintenance programs, and budget.

 

6.         Serves as Division liaison to the Fleet Services Department relating to equipment management, replacement and service needs.

 

7.         Provides information, investigates complaints, and answers questions from members of the public, state, and federal agencies regarding Public Works Operations projects; prepares and presents information to various groups as required.

 

8.         Ensures the Public Works Operations facility is in compliance with the Hazardous Waste Management regulations; compiles reports for submittal to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

 

9.         Ensures the Public Works Operations facility is in compliance with the Federal and State Stormwater Runoff and Spill Prevention regulations.

 

10.       Conducts research and develops the annual Division work plan.

 

11.       Reviews plans for street and drainage maintenance projects to ensure that amounts budgeted for materials and personnel are sufficient; recommends any revisions to the supervisor.


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12.       Provides information and recommends changes in design plans to the Engineering staff and other City departments for solving maintenance project problems.

 

13.       Reviews federally funded project plans to assess impact of improvements on City street and drainage system maintenance methods and future needs.

 

14.       Supervises the development of division safety and training programs and related files and records.

 

15.       Serves as Division contact for all aspects of random drug screening; notifies and compiles correspondence; schedules appointments of designated employees to be screened.

 

16.       Prepares bid specifications for materials and equipment; reviews bids for conformance with specifications and City requirements; recommends awards based on compliance.

 

17.       Prepares purchase or bid specifications and contract documents for all supplemental contracts required by the Operations Division.

 

18.       Issues work order requests to the Scheduling Section for street drainage, maintenance, and repairs; inspects work for performance as specified.

 

19.       Prepares special reports documenting total man-hours and equipment used for specific projects.

 

20.       Monitors progress of special projects; notifies supervisor of deviations from schedule and/or budget; recommends possible corrective actions.

 

21.       Serves as backup to the Public Works Operations Manager.

 

22.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Administrative Assistant I and the Public Works Safety Technician.


JOB SPECIFICATION

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of considerable difficulty in coordinating Public Works Operations division activities and assisting in division planning.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2000

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Provides general and technical support to the Street, Traffic, and Scheduling personnel as directed by the Public Works Operations Manager.

 

Researches, recommends, and develops new programs or additions to existing programs to provide improved service delivery systems.

 

Compiles budget data submitted by sections, including equipment, material, and personnel costs; prepares division budget and submits to supervisor for review and approval.

 

Monitors budget accounts to ensure expenditures do not exceed budgeted amounts; initiates fund transfers to different accounts as necessary.

 

Prepares reports, estimates, and correspondence related to project status, maintenance programs, and budget.

 

Serves as Division liaison to the Fleet Services Department relating to equipment management, replacement and service needs.

 

Provides information, investigates complaints, and answers questions from members of the public, state, and federal agencies regarding Public Works Operations projects; prepares and presents information to various groups as required.

 

Ensures the Public Works Operations facility is in compliance with the Hazardous Waste Management regulations; compiles reports for submittal to the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality.

 

Ensures the Public Works Operations facility is in compliance with the Federal and State Stormwater Runoff and Spill Prevention regulations.

 

Conducts research and develops the annual Division work plan.

 

Reviews plans for street and drainage maintenance projects to ensure that amounts budgeted for materials and personnel are sufficient; recommends any revisions to the supervisor.

 

Provides information and recommends changes in design plans to the Engineering staff and other City departments for solving maintenance project problems.

 

Reviews federally funded project plans to assess impact of improvements on City street and drainage system maintenance methods and future needs.

 


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Supervises the development of division safety and training programs and related files and records.

 

Serves as Division contact for all aspects of random drug screening; notifies and compiles correspondence; schedules appointments of designated employees to be screened.

 

Prepares bid specifications for materials and equipment; reviews bids for conformance with specifications and City requirements; recommends awards based on compliance.

 

Prepares purchase or bid specifications and contract documents for all supplemental contracts required by the Operations Division.

 

Issues work order requests to the Scheduling Section for street drainage, maintenance, and repairs; inspects work for performance as specified.

 

Prepares special reports documenting total man-hours and equipment used for specific projects.

 

Monitors progress of special projects; notifies supervisor of deviations from schedule and/or budget; recommends possible corrective actions.

 

Serves as backup to the Public Works Operations Manager.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of street and drainage system construction and maintenance practices.

 

Considerable knowledge of equipment and materials used in street and drainage system construction and maintenance.

 

Considerable knowledge of equipment and materials used in street marking and traffic signs installation and maintenance.

 

Considerable knowledge of microcomputer applications including spreadsheet and database software.

 

Considerable knowledge of budgeting processes.

 

Considerable knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer, utilizing spreadsheet and database software.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to direct the work activities of assigned employees.

 

Ability to plan and direct the work activities of assigned staff.


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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and interpret relevant laws, ordinances, and policies.

 

Ability to read and interpret maps, engineering drawings, and reports.

 

Ability to prepare technical reports.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of two (2) years of college course work in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related area; at least four (4) years of technical or administrative experience in Public Works construction, and maintenance projects; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; at least one (1) year of experience in working with microcomputers, utilizing spreadsheet and database software; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.


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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)

50

 

Carrying (lbs.)

50

 

Stooping, Bending

ü

 

Kneeling, Squatting

ü

 

Walking

ü

 

Standing

ü

 

Sitting

ü

 

Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

ü

Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

ü

 

Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

ü

 

Eye-Hand Coordination

ü

 

Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

ü

 

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

ü

 

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

ü

 

Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

ü

 

Hearing

 

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions

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Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

 

ü

Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

ü

 

Work in High, Precarious Places

 

ü

Fumes or Dust

ü

 

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

ü

 

Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

ü

 

Low Noise (e.g., business office)

ü

 

Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

ü

 

Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

ü