Under general supervision, plans and supervises the City Street Maintenance Division and projects; and performs public works inspections of maintenance and construction work performed by contractors and utilities in the public right of way.
Essential Job Functions
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Description
Under general supervision, plans and supervises the City Street Maintenance Division and projects; and performs public works inspections of maintenance and construction work performed by contractors and utilities in the public right of way.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:
Plans, schedules, supervises and inspects the work of crews in the construction, maintenance, operation and replacement of City streets, right-of-ways, street painting, street signs and barricades; insures efficient, timely and safe completion of projects;
Insures necessary material, supplies and equipment are available through inventory management;
Administers service contracts for street sweeping, curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement and slurry seal;
Coordinates work with other divisions;
Inspects the work of contractors;
Prepares bid specifications for maintenance contracts;
Inspects public works construction work in the public right-of-way performed by the city, utilities, private businesses and homeowners;
Responds to citizen complaints and determines appropriate corrective action;
Coordinates activities with other City staff in resolving complaints;
Maintains records and logs of work performed, equipment and staffing usage; prepares reports; prepares and administers the Street Maintenance budget;
Assists in hiring, trains, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of assigned staff; and
Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:
Federal, State and City rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to streets and related systems construction and maintenance;
General construction and maintenance procedures;
Equipment capabilities, limitations and safe operating characteristics;
Traffic laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the operation of assigned equipment;
Cal Trans standards and regulations;
OSHA safety standards related to all aspects of related public works projects;
Principles and practices of supervision;
Skill in:
Reviewing, monitoring and prioritizing the maintenance/repair of public streets and right- of-ways;
Reading blueprints;
Responding to public works emergencies;
Maintaining records and preparing reports;
Preparing budgets;
Supervising, training, evaluating and motivating employees;
Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; and
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in public works maintenance and repair work and/or similar construction, including one (1) year supervisory or related leadwork experience.
Education: Graduation from high school or GED.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:A valid California driver's license at a level appropriate to the equipment operated.
Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to vehicular traffic;
Occasionally required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds; and
Regularly exposed to sounds and smells associated with equipment and materials.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their applications materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the El Segundo Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may; however, be considered.
Probationary Period: All employees must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period in order to attain permanent status with the City of El Segundo.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
The City of El Segundo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.
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