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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-05 I01I Job Description_Infrastructure SuperintendentAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: May 5, 2025 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a job description and pay grade [Infrastructure Superintendent] FORMAT:Consent Agenda SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Job description for Infrastructure Superintendent has been created at the pay grade of N31. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The City Administrator, Public Works Director and Human Resource Director recommend the approval of the job description and pay grade. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Job Description – Infrastructure Superintendent PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay REVIEWED BY: I1I THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2025- APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTION AND PAY GRADE [INFRASTRUCTURE SUPERINTENDENT] IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the City Administrator, Public Works Director, and Human Resources Director propose the creation of an Infrastructure Superintendent job description; AND, WHEREAS, the pay grade for the Infrastructure Superintendent shall be N31; AND, WHEREAS, the City Administrator, Public Works Director and Human Resource Director recommend establishing the position and approving the job description and pay grade. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this 5th day of May 2025, that it hereby approves the job description and pay grade for Infrastructure Superintendent. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Rob Grove Anna Bergman Pierce Ben Sinclair Infrastructure Superintendent Page 1 Council Approval 05/05/2025 City of Waukee JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Infrastructure Superintendent Reports to: Asst. PW Director-Operations Dept/Div: Public Works/Infrastructure Direct Reports: Infrastructure Services Technicians Pay Grade: N31 Seasonal Staff FLSA Status: Non-Exempt JOB PURPOSE: The Infrastructure Superintendent is responsible for managing a wide range of public works projects and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of streets, water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems, stormwater systems, and other infrastructure assets. The position ensures compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and procedures while supervising staff, coordinating daily operations, managing budgets, and maintaining high standards of service quality and safety ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) 1. Leads the Infrastructure Division staff through hiring, promotion, orientation, training, assigning and directing, performance management (reward, discipline, suspension and discharge) according to standard operating procedures, City policy and departmental rules and regulations. 2. Ensures the Public Works Department policies, procedures, regulations, programs, systems, operations, goals and objectives are met. 3. Oversees the financial aspects of the Infrastructure Division operations, including accounting for department revenues, approving expenditures, keeping accurate inventory and preparing the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget request. 4. Supervises and coordinates daily activities by determining manpower, equipment and material needs for specific jobs, providing instruction and guidance and inspecting final product. 5. When necessary, performs all duties of direct reports which will include demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of public works functions and operations. 6. Responds to customer complaints pertaining to all areas of responsibility; investigates causes, takes corrective action as appropriate and maintains records of resolutions. 7. Responds to emergency and on-call situations for any Public Works Division in a timely manner. 8. Plows snow during regular business hours and after-hours during snow emergencies. 9. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS: 1. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness. 2. Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. 3. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments in a timely manner. 4. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams. 5. Interact effectively, professionally, and tactfully with the general public. 6. Create and participate in a team environment. 7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all divisions and departments of the City and outside organizations. 8. Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times. Infrastructure Superintendent Page 2 Council Approval 05/05/2025 9. Perform work in a safe manner complying with all applicable safety rules, regulations and procedures while protecting self and all others from injury. 10. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or technical training preferred. 2. Minimum of five years' successful experience in a similar position. 3. Minimum of three years’ successful experience leading staff. 4. Confident in the use of computers and tablets and able to be trained in software required to complete the functions of the position. 5. Good working knowledge of the operation of streets, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection systems, stormwater collection systems, street lighting systems, fiber optic network systems and other Public Works infrastructure assets. 6. Must possess a valid Class B Iowa Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsements or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. Able to regularly lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. 2. Able to move objects weighing over 100 pounds using assistive devices multiple times during the day. 3. Able to enter manholes. 4. Able to climb different types of ladders and stairs. 5. Able to enter and work in confined space with proper training and personal protective equipment (PPEs). 6. Must have an acute sense of smell to readily detect an unsafe environment. 7. Able to maneuver in undeveloped areas on uneven surfaces for up to one mile in various types of weather. 8. Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community members. WORKING CONDITIONS: 1. Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may be encountered. 2. Subject to on-call duties and emergency call-ins. 3. May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed. 4. During different job duties the noise inside or outside can become very loud. 5. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards. 6. Standard work hours will be Monday-Friday 7:00AM – 3:30PM with occasional hours including evenings, overnights, and weekends as required. 7. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours within the Waukee Public Works Building. 8. The employee in this position is required to reside within a 30 minute driving radius of the City limits due to the need to respond to emergency calls in a timely manner to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Waukee. I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job Infrastructure Superintendent Page 3 Council Approval 05/05/2025 description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right. Signature Date The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.