2008/01/22 City Council Resolution 2008-15RESOLUTION NO. 2008-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR PUBLIC WORKS
MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING A RECRUITMENT
WHEREAS, Human Resources Department staff has reviewed the workload of the
Department of Public Works and has determined a need for a manager in that area; and
WHEREAS, this position will be funded from appropriate charges to water, sewer, and
street funds, as well as the General Fund; and
WHEREAS, staff has developed a Public Works Manager job description; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, as the Personnel Officer, recommends the position be
designated as an exempt, miscellaneous, unrepresented employee in the Management Unit,
report to the City Manager or his designee, and be placed at the following salary range and rate:
Position Range Monthly Salary
Public Works Manager 94M $7,427 — 9,027
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that the job description and salary range for Public Works Manager is approved and that the
City Manager (Personnel Officer) or designee is. authorized to initiate a recruitment for the
position.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park this 22nd day of January 2008.
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City of Rohnert Park
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER
DEFINITION
Oversees and supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair programs and
projects of the City's public works activities, including parks, streets, trees, sewer,
equipment repair shop, general services, special projects, and the City's water system
operations; performs other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Works Manager is a management position in the City's public works
general services and water system operations. The incumbent is responsible for
managing staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of the City's public works, parks,
water system, and related facilities. The position is distinguished from the other
supervisory positions in that the Public Works Manager has program and project
responsibility whereas other supervisory positions in Public Works are responsible for
on- going, daily maintenance and repair activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Direction is provided by the City Manager - or his /her designee. Supervisory
responsibilities entail direction over first line supervisory, operational, and maintenance
personnel in public works - related activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plans projects, prepares and administers contracts, processes and approves
purchase and work requests, inspects City facilities and reviews work of
employees involved in a variety of public works - related activities
• Responds to citizen's requests, complaints, and provides customer service
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff
• Maintains records and prepares reports
• Provides information, for the planning, coordinating, and overseeing of special
construction projects
• Supervises office activities, including personnel transactions
• Monitors work of staff through supervisors in the maintenance and repair of
streets, parks, City buildings, operation and maintenance of water and sewer
systems, equipment purchasing and maintenance, City's tree program, and on
special projects
• Prepares and monitors department's budget
• Inspects work projects in progress and upon completion
• Provides emergency response for public works
• Directs maintenance and repair of street and street drainage
• Performs special projects
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• Represents the Public Works Department at various meetings
• Acts as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of an emergency in the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience /Education:
Sufficient experience and education to supervise the maintenance and repair activities
of the City's public works and water system facilities. A typical way of obtaining the
required qualifications is to possess:
• Equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Civil Engineering or
a closely- related field from an accredited college or university and
• Five years experience in the supervision of public works and public facilities
maintenance programs
Knowledge of:
• Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and safe work practices
involved in public works, streets, street drainage, and water facilities
• Types and level of maintenance and repair functions generally performed in
public works and water system operations and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of utility systems and procedures
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Principles of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management
• Some knowledge of computer systems is highly desirable
Skill to:
• Use spreadsheets and word processing software pages, organize data and
materials and prepare reports and documents
Ability to:
• Analyze problems and find acceptable solutions
• Plan, organize and implement maintenance and repair programs for public
works, including field and water operations
• Follow and direct others to follow safe work practices
• Maintain proper records and reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Select, supervise, train., and evaluate the work of others
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Meet deadlines and legal requirements
Learn and apply new technology
License /Certificate:
Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces,
reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making
repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires
both near and far vision when inspecting and overseeing work projects and special
assignments. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to work in all weather
conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent inspects areas involved in the
use of cleaning and lubricating chemicals and ingredients exposing the employee to
fumes, dust, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation. The nature
of the work also requires the incumbent to inspect areas involved in the use of power
and noise producing tools and equipment, in driving motorized vehicles and heavy
equipment, and in working in heavy vehicle traffic conditions which exposes he
employee to load noises and hectic traffic conditions.
FLSA: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management Unit
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: January 22, 2008