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The City of Gladwin is seeking a Superintendent to oversee the Department of Public Works. This position provides oversight of water and wastewater treatment plants, buildings and grounds, streets, and other public services / utilities activities for all areas within the City of Gladwin. Performs senior-level and experienced work in managing staff, capital improvement projects, which includes overseeing various development and construction phases for the Department of Public Works, Water & Wastewater Plants. Coordinates and works with engineering and planning consultants, outside contractors, and county /state agencies. Other responsibilities include direct day-to-day activities involving street maintenance, right of way maintenance, storm water maintenance, traffic striping and signs, and street cleaning. Read, analyze,interpret, and work from plans, specifications, schematic drawings, and/or construction drawings and blueprints. Supervise, monitor, evaluate, and train subordinate staff. Develop and implement short- and long-term plans, policies, and procedures for the public works department. Manage and supervise department staff, training, and evaluating employee performance. Lead the preparation and management of department budgets, including obtaining and allocating resources. This is a full time exempt/salary, non-union position.

SALARY RANGE: Based on Qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Open until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY:

To plan and supervise the activities and personnel of the Public Works Department, which includes water production and distribution, sewer collection system, streets, parks, motor vehicle pool, implementation of capital improvements and general maintenance of public buildings. Perform complex supervisory, administrative duties which include budget preparation and department purchasing and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the department. All duties as requested by the City Administrator. This is a contracted position with the City.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work performed under the supervision of the City Administrator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Supervise Department Staff.
2. Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, expedite work flow, and prioritize work within the time needed to perform the duties of the position.
3. Issue oral and written instructions.
4. Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, efficiency, and conformance to department policies and procedures.
5. Study and standardize department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
6. Prepare reports as needed and requested.
7. Prepare department budget request, administer adopted budget in assigned areas of responsibility.
8. Direct the recruitment and hiring of department personnel and oversee the quality of work of seasonal employees.
9. Supervise Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol testing program.
10. Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate department programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure of the department.
11. Evaluate department needs and formulate short and long-range plans to meet the needs in all areas of responsibility, including fleet maintenance, streets, water, sewer, traffic control, snow and ice removal, tree maintenance, building and grounds maintenance, city wide brush chipping and leaf pickup programs, community sidewalk inspect