Public Works Stormwater Supervisor
Do you have experience in overseeing stormwater maintenance and repair?
Do you have experience in overseeing street maintenance?
Do you enjoy leading and developing a great team of employees?
Are you eager to help the City of Leawood’s Public Works Maintenance division thrive?
THE CITY OF LEAWOOD, KANSAS is looking for a
Public Works Stormwater Supervisor
Why you should apply to be a part of the Public Works Department at the City of Leawood as the Public Works Stormwater Supervisor:
- The City of Leawood is in an exciting and dynamic period of growth and we are looking at expanding our Public Works Maintenance team.
- As the Public Works Stormwater Supervisor, you will be responsible for inspiring your team in making meaningful changes at the City of Leawood.
- The Public Works Maintenance team is an efficient department that challenges and supports each other to grow personally and professionally.
- The Public Works Maintenance team strives for excellence in their service to each other, clients, fellow employees, the Governing Body and ultimately the citizens of Leawood.
Additional Information: The City of Leawood offers career development opportunities in which the employee could increase their experience, training, and pay. The position is eligible to receive merit based pay increases every year (merit increase up to 3.9% increase). Employees also receive a Time In Service Bonus every three years of employment on their anniversary date equal to 5% of their annual salary.
Summary of the Position: The Stormwater Supervisor coordinates and supervisors the stormwater maintenance and repair of City streets and roadways and assists the department in the development, implementation and evaluation of street and stormwater maintenance. Oversees the day-to-day activities of the Stormwater crew. The Stormwater Supervisor is in charge of training the assigned personnel in safety, proper equipment use and general work procedures.
General Overview of Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates, and supervises all stormwater maintenance programs. Establishes priorities and maintenance schedules of damaged stormwater drainage and runoff areas.
- Responsible for planning, coordinating and overseeing the inspection and maintenance of the City stormwater system using appropriate television and/or construction equipment.
- Responsible for developing stormwater pollution preventions plans.
- Ensures the status of work orders are up-to-date and entered into the City’s work management system to account for resources and activities on project sites and work orders.
- Responsible for the hiring, training, supervising and evaluation of public works maintenance staff.
- Supervises crew in the daily performance of stormwater maintenance work. Maintains daily activity/material documentation for assigned crew.
- Trains assigned personnel in safety, proper equipment use, and general work procedures. Assesses skills and training needs to aid in their development.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public about street maintenance and stormwater operations and completes a follow-up in each situation as appropriate.
- Participates in developing plans and work schedules for Public Works Street and Stormwater annual maintenance and repair projects.
- Performs snow removal and ice control operations to ensure safe road conditions.
- Acts as snow shift supervisor during snow events.
- Assists the department in the development, implementation and evaluation of department programs, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Serves as a member of the Department In-House Safety Committee as designated by the Public Works Superintendent.
- Assists the Public Works Superintendent in preparing, monitoring and evaluating the operating budget for the stormwater maintenance services.
- Assists in the long range planning and budgeting for the Street and Stormwater maintenance division.
- May assist the Engineering department in the development, installation and construction of storm pipes and drainage systems.
- Employee will be required to assist with snow removal operations and other emergency activities that require occasionally working extended shifts, including after hours, weekends and/or holidays. Typical emergency shifts are twelve hours.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in public works maintenance, street construction, stormwater management or equivalent experience with two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. Equivalent experience may include an Associate's degree in Construction Management or related degree with eight (8) years of experience with one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience. Three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience, preferred. Supervisory or lead experience includes completing performance appraisals, directing employee's daily work assignments, or evaluating the crew assignments. Must have or be able to achieve APWA Winter Maintenance Supervisor Certificate. Additional public works maintenance supervisory training and certification or equivalent, preferred. Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.
Accepting Applications through Monday, May 15, 2023
Starting Rate of Pay: $57,782.40 - $66,449.76 Annually, DOQ
(This is a non-exempt benefits eligible position.)
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