Share Email Opening Title Director of Streets & Sewers  Open Date 10/30/2018   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Public Works   Location Streets & Sewers/Streets   Reports To Director of Public Works   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs including occasional after hours or weekend work.   Pay Rate $80,000-$86,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY Responsible for managing the operations of the Division of Streets and Sewers including street, sewer, traffic signal and street light maintenance, snow removal, alley grading and leaf pickup. Ensures that operation meets established financial benchmarks; formulates and recommends improvements. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises managers who direct the operations of the Bureaus of Streets, Traffic & Lighting, and Sewers. Crews include bargaining and non-bargaining employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Manages the division to ensure that the operation and the functions are efficient and run in a cost effective manner. Major construction season program is street paving, including full spectrum of maintenance from milling and resurfacing to grading alleys. Also manages sweeping program for a clean city. Winter operations are primarily snow and ice control. Fall main program is leaf pickup and there is often a spring collection of residual leafs and heavy sweeping from use of abrasives for winter skid control. • Manages Sewers which is NPDES permit driven with 9 minimum controls, proactive sewer cleaning, sewer and manhole rehab, closed circuit televising for Pipe Assessment Characterization Program (PACP). • Manages Traffic and Lighting; maintains about 200 traffic signals, all traffic control signage and pavement markings as well as maintenance of approx. 2,400 City owned street lights. • Manages in-house concrete crew for curb and sidewalk and utility pavement cut repairs. • Ensures standards for work quality, equipment and employee performance are maintained and that cost effective methods are used. • Develops, monitors, and reports on operating cost with functional areas. Alerts management of overruns, and makes recommendations and implements solutions to problems related to same. • Advise City officials on labor issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances and the like. • Evaluates new materials, methods, and procedures for inclusion in Public Works infrastructure. • Trains other workers in use of new equipment, materials, methods, and technology. • Conducts staff recruitment in conjunction with Human Resources, employee coaching, and staff performance reviews annually. • Ensures that supervisors are adhering to City policies and administering practices in a fair and equitable manner. • Manages budget and controls expenses effectively. • Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the effectiveness of means and methods. • Leads operations with a strategic vision to maintain and possibly adapt to the most effective method. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • At least eight (8) years related supervisory experience utilizing a combination of technical, managerial, and financial expertise. • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four year college or university with an emphasis on Engineering or Management preferred; Master’s degree (M.B.A.) in Business Administration is highly desirable; minimum one or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Supervises operations and staff. • Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills. • Knowledge of organizational principles associated with complex coordinating, consulting, and operational relationships. • Knowledge of office management, municipal budgeting, problem solving techniques, and computer literacy. • Ability to manage resources. • Safety training for onsite job visits may be necessary CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License required. EQUIPMENT Desktop, Tablet PC and/or Laptop Computer; Copier; Fax Machine; Scientific Calculator; Landline and Cell Telephone; Truck or Automobile. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and moderately loud in the field. Entire office is smoke free.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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