Public Works Superintendent in Winfield, Kansas at Cowley County

Marginal duties and responsibilities:

Work with township officials.Other duties as assigned by the County Administrator.

Position Requirements:

Considerable knowledge of the county road system.

Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to effectively and efficiently carry out assigned work programs.

Ability to work under unpleasant conditions.

Ability to read and explain basic plans and drawings.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public.

Experience and Education:

Five to ten years of municipal public works planning, designing, management, maintenance and repair experience is required.Two years of prior management experience is required.Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred or equivalent experience and education.Must have prior supervisory experience.

Skills:

Communication both orally and written, planning skills, knowledge of equipment; ability to analyze problems, and identify solutions.Research for roads, rights-of-way, bridges, etc.Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze and interpret basic professional publications, reports and technical documents. Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices essentials to construction, maintenance, and repair of the county road system.Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment required in the maintenance and construction of roads.Knowledge of the applicable work safety rules and procedures.Mathematical aptitude and ability to prepare and manage a budget.Skills in organization, mathematical processes, time management and a high degree of computer proficiency.Ability to schedule, assign, and supervise the work of several different labors and operations.Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Accountability: For Road District Expenses.

Supervision: All Public Works staff.

Working Conditions: Standard office environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform heavy physical work and to lift and carry up to 75 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate a variety of equipment. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio. Ability to see and read instructions, manuals and gauges on equipment, road signs, etc. Communication skills adequate to plan and direct work projects.