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Employment Opportunities / City of Arma, KS seeking applicants for Public Works Director
« Last post by krwanet on January 07, 2021, 02:23:32 pm »City of Arma, KS.
Job Description
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WITH WATER/WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION
REPORTS TO: Mayor and/or City Council
SUMMARY:
* Coordinates and supervises day to day operations of the City owned utilities and properties.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
* To plan, coordinate and schedule personnel, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the City streets, alleys, parks, water system, sewer system, electric system, and properties in good working order and sound condition.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Twenty-Four-hour responsibility for effective operation of the City Water, Sewer, and Electric systems. Monitors the operation of the water and sewer pumps. Coordinates preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair activities. Participates in the submission of required reports to insure compliance with current rules and regulations.
* Checks City properties daily for needed repair, preventative maintenance and submits ideas for improvements/repairs to the City Council for action.
* Maintains City Swimming Pool when open and coordinates Fall closing and Spring opening of the pool and its services.
* Grades City alleys, Plows snow, digs water leaks, cleans ditches, operates all equipment as needed, and assists any other employee with their job duties as needed.
* Participates in hiring, evaluation, and termination of the PW Department employees.
* Participates in the budget process of the PW Department
* Ensures safe work practices (self and employees) when performing work for the City.
* Develops work schedules for the PW Department.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the City Council as a whole.
* Performs duties with/of his/her assistants.
* Approves purchases of all supplies needed for various projects throughout the City.
* Will occasionally be needed to work after regular hours in emergency situations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Valid class C Kansas Drivers License
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum KDHE Class 2 Water / Class 2 Wastewater certifications
• Maintain ongoing education with KDHE to retain certifications.
• Experience in equipment operation (street maintenance equipment, trucks, loaders, grader, backhoes, skid steers, bucket trucks, tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Experience equipment maintenance and repair (welding, hydrant maintenance, water line maintenance, road repair, tree trimming and removal, pool maintenance, general plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. etc)
• Pass a background check, Physical exam, and Drug screening.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used on the job.
• Knowledge and skill to inspect, repair and adjust pumps, wells hydrants, valves, well house equipment, lift stations, water mains and services, sewer mains and manholes, electric distribution lines, transformers, services, and meters.
• Knowledge and skill in the installation of water mains, services, and meters.
• Knowledge and skill in taking water samples.
• Knowledge to keep accurate records for water and wastewater departments.
• Ability to thoroughly inspect motors and pumps and to analyze need for repair or replacement.
• Willingness to take direction from the Electric Lineman to make decisions on repairs or replacement of the electric distribution system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside contractors and parts suppliers, other Government entities, and the public.
• Knowledge to perform all duties effectively, efficiently, and safely in the PW Department.
• Computer knowledge including Email and Word programs.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Plans, directs, and coordinates a yearly program for City streets, sidewalks, curbs, street signs, parks, water lines, water plant, sewer lines, lift stations and all other city properties to insure the highest level of maintenance at the most favorable cost within the budget.
• Coordinate with the City Electrical Lineman the needs of all electric department projects and equipment.
• Anticipate seasonal maintenance needs for paving, plowing, mowing, pool, and other services and plans for availability of equipment, personnel, and materials.
• Operates all equipment including backhoe, trucks, etc.
• Performs or assigns various preventative and corrective maintenance services on City equipment and vehicles to insure safe and proper operation.
• Operates various mechanic/shop power equipment and hand tools.
• Maintains or assigns the maintenance of all City owned property.
POTENTIAL HAZARD EXPOSURE:
• Job requirements may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperatures, contact with fuel/chemicals daily, traffic, open trenches, confined spaces, electrical hazards, and potential contact with human or infectious waste.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Job requires individual to be physically able, on a daily basis, to bend, walk, lift and carry up to 100 pounds, operate vehicles including: Backhoes, Dump Trucks, Snowplows, Tractors, Skid Steers, Bucket Trucks, Sewer rodder, Lawn Mowers, and other equipment and tools associated with the position.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS:
*Comfortable, clean (to start each day) clothing and shoes provided by the employee. Gloves, rubber boots, or other safety equipment required for some duties (provided by city). City issued safety shirt or vest.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
An employee in this classification may perform other duties not described herein. This description does not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Based on the Public Works Department’s cross-functional team approach to projects, all employees may perform duties in sections other than those regularly assigned as needed and directed. In addition, duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the city and requirements of the job change.
It is the responsibility of every employee to represent the City of Arma by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others promptly and professionally. This includes assisting other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned, maintaining regular job attendance, adherence to assigned working hours, and operating all City equipment and vehicles safely and legally while on City business.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave plus clothing allowance.
Health Insurance and State Retirement.
Resume’ may be sent to either the City Clerk’s email address; arma_bette@ckt.net or can be mailed to
P.O. Box 829 Arma, KS. 66712.
Any questions can be submitted by either calling City Hall 620-347-4125 or email.
All applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday February 10th.
City Council reserves the right to accept and or reject any and or all applications submitted. EOE
Job Description
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WITH WATER/WASTEWATER CERTIFICATION
REPORTS TO: Mayor and/or City Council
SUMMARY:
* Coordinates and supervises day to day operations of the City owned utilities and properties.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
* To plan, coordinate and schedule personnel, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the City streets, alleys, parks, water system, sewer system, electric system, and properties in good working order and sound condition.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Twenty-Four-hour responsibility for effective operation of the City Water, Sewer, and Electric systems. Monitors the operation of the water and sewer pumps. Coordinates preventative maintenance, trouble shooting and repair activities. Participates in the submission of required reports to insure compliance with current rules and regulations.
* Checks City properties daily for needed repair, preventative maintenance and submits ideas for improvements/repairs to the City Council for action.
* Maintains City Swimming Pool when open and coordinates Fall closing and Spring opening of the pool and its services.
* Grades City alleys, Plows snow, digs water leaks, cleans ditches, operates all equipment as needed, and assists any other employee with their job duties as needed.
* Participates in hiring, evaluation, and termination of the PW Department employees.
* Participates in the budget process of the PW Department
* Ensures safe work practices (self and employees) when performing work for the City.
* Develops work schedules for the PW Department.
* Performs other duties as assigned by the City Council as a whole.
* Performs duties with/of his/her assistants.
* Approves purchases of all supplies needed for various projects throughout the City.
* Will occasionally be needed to work after regular hours in emergency situations.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:
• Valid class C Kansas Drivers License
• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum KDHE Class 2 Water / Class 2 Wastewater certifications
• Maintain ongoing education with KDHE to retain certifications.
• Experience in equipment operation (street maintenance equipment, trucks, loaders, grader, backhoes, skid steers, bucket trucks, tractors, mowers, etc.)
• Experience equipment maintenance and repair (welding, hydrant maintenance, water line maintenance, road repair, tree trimming and removal, pool maintenance, general plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. etc)
• Pass a background check, Physical exam, and Drug screening.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used on the job.
• Knowledge and skill to inspect, repair and adjust pumps, wells hydrants, valves, well house equipment, lift stations, water mains and services, sewer mains and manholes, electric distribution lines, transformers, services, and meters.
• Knowledge and skill in the installation of water mains, services, and meters.
• Knowledge and skill in taking water samples.
• Knowledge to keep accurate records for water and wastewater departments.
• Ability to thoroughly inspect motors and pumps and to analyze need for repair or replacement.
• Willingness to take direction from the Electric Lineman to make decisions on repairs or replacement of the electric distribution system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside contractors and parts suppliers, other Government entities, and the public.
• Knowledge to perform all duties effectively, efficiently, and safely in the PW Department.
• Computer knowledge including Email and Word programs.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
• Plans, directs, and coordinates a yearly program for City streets, sidewalks, curbs, street signs, parks, water lines, water plant, sewer lines, lift stations and all other city properties to insure the highest level of maintenance at the most favorable cost within the budget.
• Coordinate with the City Electrical Lineman the needs of all electric department projects and equipment.
• Anticipate seasonal maintenance needs for paving, plowing, mowing, pool, and other services and plans for availability of equipment, personnel, and materials.
• Operates all equipment including backhoe, trucks, etc.
• Performs or assigns various preventative and corrective maintenance services on City equipment and vehicles to insure safe and proper operation.
• Operates various mechanic/shop power equipment and hand tools.
• Maintains or assigns the maintenance of all City owned property.
POTENTIAL HAZARD EXPOSURE:
• Job requirements may result in exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperatures, contact with fuel/chemicals daily, traffic, open trenches, confined spaces, electrical hazards, and potential contact with human or infectious waste.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Job requires individual to be physically able, on a daily basis, to bend, walk, lift and carry up to 100 pounds, operate vehicles including: Backhoes, Dump Trucks, Snowplows, Tractors, Skid Steers, Bucket Trucks, Sewer rodder, Lawn Mowers, and other equipment and tools associated with the position.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS:
*Comfortable, clean (to start each day) clothing and shoes provided by the employee. Gloves, rubber boots, or other safety equipment required for some duties (provided by city). City issued safety shirt or vest.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
An employee in this classification may perform other duties not described herein. This description does not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Based on the Public Works Department’s cross-functional team approach to projects, all employees may perform duties in sections other than those regularly assigned as needed and directed. In addition, duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the city and requirements of the job change.
It is the responsibility of every employee to represent the City of Arma by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others promptly and professionally. This includes assisting other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned, maintaining regular job attendance, adherence to assigned working hours, and operating all City equipment and vehicles safely and legally while on City business.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave plus clothing allowance.
Health Insurance and State Retirement.
Resume’ may be sent to either the City Clerk’s email address; arma_bette@ckt.net or can be mailed to
P.O. Box 829 Arma, KS. 66712.
Any questions can be submitted by either calling City Hall 620-347-4125 or email.
All applications must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Wednesday February 10th.
City Council reserves the right to accept and or reject any and or all applications submitted. EOE