ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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  Must be able to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals by establishing an organizational vision and be able to implement the vision in a continuously changing environment.
• Must be able to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals by providing an inclusive work environment that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Ensure organizational goals and customer expectations are met by making decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Manage human, financial, and informational resources strategically.
• Supervise daily operations and maintenance and provide administrative oversight of the Division by overseeing staffing needs, disciplinary actions, policy implementation, agenda/council actions, and employee training.
• Provide leadership and service to others by dealing skillfully and honestly, recognizing and rewarding optimal job performance, and mentoring staff to continuously improve team cohesiveness and service delivery.
• Prepare agenda items, proposed legislation and code changes for management review and City Council approval; prepare and present complex issues to internal and external customers.
• Review and independently perform engineering calculations, conduct statistical analysis of performance metrics, and perform survey tasks (calculating grades, setting slopes, establishing elevations, measuring location sites) in the construction and repair of streets, drainage infrastructure, and sidewalks; review technical submittals for compliance with code requirements.
• Has knowledge to operate various types of equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets and drainage. i.e., backhoes, tractors and shredders, sweepers, rollers, dump trucks, water trucks, backhoes, asphalt paver, gradall, excavators, and motor graders.
• Provides guidance and assistance to Public Works Streets & Drainage Foreman, Crew Leaders, Maintenance Workers, and Equipment Operators when applicable.
• Responsible for the correct and accurate tracking of parts, materials and supplies that will be utilized in the field.
• Maintains records concerning capital and in-house street projects and daily activities reports.
• Conducts periodic safety meetings as required in accordance with department policy.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Provides support in various other areas as needed. i.e., Capital Improvements, customer service, and assists other departments as directed.
• Performs related work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the practices and materials utilized in the construction, maintenance, restoration and repair of streets and drainage systems.
• Thorough knowledge of records maintenance principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of streets and drainage systems.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to assign, supervise, and inspect streets and drainage construction, maintenance, and repair work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish short- and long-term operational goals and priorities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and maps.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; calculate decimals and percentages; utilizing geometric principles in order to establish grades, elevations, and slopes for the daily construction of tasks assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory principles and techniques.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with director, subordinate personnel, and other departments with whom position interacts.
• Ability to manage and direct the operation and maintenance of the City’s Streets & Drainage Division to ensure cost effective use of resources and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Ability to perform supervisory/ administrative functions, including but not limited to training, evaluating, scheduling staffing and job activities, timekeeping, disciplinary actions, hiring decisions, planning and overseeing work, and optimization of streets and drainage processes, assist in developing and managing division budget.
• Ability to coordinate capital project work, work efforts with multiple divisions/ departments and outside agencies; ability to develop and oversee annual contracts.
• Ability to oversee the division’s safety program.
• Risk Management Plan; ability to maintain Emergency Response Plan.
• Ability to respond to customer concerns and requests; ability to perform special projects and studies.
• Ability to manage Streets & Drainage Division during absences of the Director of Public Works.
• Ability to read, interpret, and retain an understanding of civil drawings, schematics, diagrams, and maps.
• Knowledge and ability to use a personal computer and modern software for creating reports, spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and memos.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) to five (5) years previous experience in the field to include the safe and effective operation of a variety of light to heavy duty equipment.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in management and maintenance of streets and drainage systems.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Texas Driver License, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Required to complete all Incident Command Training.

• Some tasks involve frequent walking, standing, and stooping for extended periods of time.
• Some tasks require some lifting and carrying of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Some tasks involve frequent operation of vehicles, shop, or hand tools in which manipulative skills and hand-eye coordination are important ingredients of safe/productive operations.
• Some tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier tasks such as walking over rough/uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting/carrying heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally heavier (100 pounds +) items.
• Some tasks involve the frequent use of the skilled and complex operation of equipment calling for adherence to exacting standards of depth, grade, dimensions, and contours.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, and inclement weather (i.e., rain, sleet, snow, ice).
• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, rain, poison ivy and oak, strong odors and/or smoke, dust, or pollen.
• Some tasks may require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals.
• Some tasks may require color, sound, depth and/or visual perception and discrimination.
• Some tasks may require oral communications ability.