ASSISTANT STREETS SUPERINTENDENT

About the role

This position assists in planning, coordinating and supervising the construction and maintenance of City streets, bridges, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, parking lots, curbs, gutters and storm drains; supervises assigned supervisory and support staff; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed; coordinates and provides crew/individual training as needed; assists in developing and implementing division policies and procedures, and in developing annual goals and objectives; monitors division schedules and workloads; makes adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum productivity and efficiency; determines the type and quantity of equipment, materials and supplies needed for assigned projects; prepares cost estimates; orders supplies and materials; coordinates the use of available equipment for maximum utility and convenience; assists with and supervises 24 hour emergency operations, including snow and ice removal, street maintenance or damage during inclement weather; coordinates and inspects the work of City work crews and contractors for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts, permits, and standards of quality and safety; assists in preparing a variety of studies, request for proposals (RFP), reports and related information for decision-making purposes and as required by the City and regulatory agencies; monitors and maintains materials in inventory; assists in coordinating division activities and functions with those of other City divisions, departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate; receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility; performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, answering the telephone, etc.; attends training, meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating and supervising the programs and activities of the Streets Division, including the construction and maintenance of City streets, bridges, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, parking lots, curbs, gutters and storm drains;
• Supervises assigned supervisory and support staff;
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy;
• Evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate;
• Offers advice and assistance as needed;
• Covers and provides crew/individual training as needed;
• Affords assistance in developing and implementing division policies and procedures, and in developing annual goals and objectives;
• Makes adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum productivity and efficiency;
• Determines the type and quantity of equipment, materials and supplies needed for assigned projects;
• Prepares cost estimates;
• Orders supplies and materials;
• Coordinates the use of available equipment for maximum utility and convenience;
• Affords assistance with and supervises 24 hour emergency operations, including snow and ice removal, street maintenance or damage during inclement weather;
• Covers and inspects the work of City work crews and contractors for compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, contracts, permits, and standards of quality and safety;
• Affords assistance in preparing a variety of studies, request for proposals (RFP), reports and related information for decision-making purposes and as required by the City and regulatory agencies;
• Maintains materials in inventory;
• Affords assistance in coordinating division activities and functions with those of other City divisions, departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate;
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility;
• Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, answering the telephone, etc.;
• Attends training, meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements to Perform Work:
• Associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field;
• Five (5) years of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “A” Driver’s License (with no “L” or “O” restrictions).

Qualifications

• Do you have an Associate's Degree or higher?
• What is your major / area of study?
• Do you have at least five (5) years of work experience relevant to this position?
• Do you currently have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?