2003/06/10 City Council Resolution (9)RESOLUTION NO. 2003 - 140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING A POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR THE
POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, the City Manager has accomplished a review of the current Public
Works Department operation; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager as the Personnel Officer for the City recommends
creating two positions with the job classification of Public Works Services Supervisor;
and
WHEREAS, said new positions will be represented by the Service Employees'
International Union (SEIU); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rohnert Park City Council that
said class specification and salary listed below are approved.
Class Title Range Monthly Salary
Public Works Services Supervisor 90 W $5,572 - $6,774
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10" day of June, 2003.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor
MACKENZIE: AYE NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE FLORES: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES SUPERVISOR
DEFINITION
Supervises the daily operation, maintenance and repair activities of the City's water system,
sewer system, streets, construction, parks, buildings, fleet, and other infrastructure and facilities;
performs other duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Works Services Supervisor is a first -line supervisory class in the City's public
works maintenance services. The Public Works Services Supervisor supervises staff engaged in
the operation, maintenance and repair of the City's public works, water system, sewer system,
parks, public buildings and related facilities. The incumbent in this position is assigned
functional areas and has responsibility for the completion of work in those areas.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Supervisory responsibilities entail daily supervision over assigned operations and maintenance
personnel under the direction of the Assistant City Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plans projects, administers contracts, processes, and approves purchase and work requests.
Supervises, schedules, plans, and evaluates the performance of workers in an assigned function
who perform carpentry, painting, electrical, concrete, and plumbing building maintenance for
City facilities. Responds to citizen requests and complaints; provides customer relations;
supervises, trains and evaluates office staff, special projects personnel, and maintenance staff.
Supervises or performs special projects including installing and repairing street and traffic signs;
supervises pool and spa maintenance to ensure compliance with safety requirements and proper
upkeep; supervises landscape design, installation and maintenance, and the renovation of athletic
activity areas; inspects and performs construction and maintenance tasks related to water and
sewage systems, streets, fences, benches, drinking fountains; repairs and maintains irrigation
systems, sidewalks, gutters, and storm drains; mows and weeds; checks and maintains wells and
water lines; trims trees and bushes; oversees the cleaning of ditches and culverts, cleaning of
sewer lines, and repair of sewer pipes; supervises crews engaged in painting traffic markings on
streets and curbs, the maintenance and repair of playground equipment; supervises the program
for removal of graffiti; oversees the cleaning and removal of litter from parks, streets, and other
public areas; ensures proper procedures are used to flag traffic, install and remove traffic cones,
and barricades; supervises the spreading of asphalt to patch and repair streets; orders division's
supplies and materials; writes work and equipment repair requests; oversees work in progress,
including outside contractors; monitors and assists with the division's budget by researching and
making recommendations; may design and install various landscapes; may perform surveying
activities; may lay out work assignments. Collects data, organizes material, and determines and
approves budget expenditures; may authorize payment of departmental invoices and
expenditures.
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Supervises water and sewer systems' maintenance workers, operators, and water monitoring
technician, including scheduling, training, and reviewing work; oversees the servicing and repair
of water wells, pipelines, cross connections, booster stations, backflow programs, and
distribution system; assures that the operation of the water and sewer systems are in compliance
with mandated requirements; provides twenty -four hour standby and responds to system
emergencies; prepares and maintains required government records and reports; inspects and
checks system operations; oversees and performs laboratory testing functions and oversees the
necessary corrections of operations; maintains inventory and purchasing of necessary system
supplies and equipment; oversees and conducts preventive maintenance activities to ensure that
mechanical equipment receives the proper lubrication, overhauling, and inspection; operates data
acquisition system; develops recommendations for and monitors the water and sewer system
budgets; oversees the systems' safety program, including proper handling and recording of
chemicals and chemical dosages; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public regarding
water and sewer system operations; prepares purchase orders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education
Sufficient experience and education to supervise the operation, maintenance and repair activities
of the City's water system, sewer system, public works, parks, and other public works facilities.
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of a high
school diploma and five years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to that of a
Maintenance Worker II with the City of Rohnert Park. Experience in the operations and
maintenance of a water system that required a Grade II Water Treatment Operator's Certificate
may be required for some assignments. Some supervisory experience is desirable.
Knowledge /Ability
Considerable knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and safe work practices involved in
public works, water, sewer, streets, street drainage, parks, public buildings, and related facilities'
repair activities; types and levels of maintenance and repair functions performed in public works
operations; landscape installation and maintenance; irrigation system installation and
maintenance; materials and supplies needed for completion of projects; occupational hazards and
standard safety precautions. Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of well and water
systems operations; City, State, and Federal regulations on drinking standards and providing
fresh water; construction, repair, maintenance, and operations of water facilities; sampling and
collections' procedures and procedures for chemical and bacteriological analysis; plant safety
programs and State and Federal requirements for handling and reporting hazardous materials.
Some knowledge of laying out and maintaining athletic areas; installing and maintaining
playground equipment; basic principles of organization, administration, budget, and personnel
supervision. Ability to plan, organize and implement maintenance and repair programs for
building, equipment, field operations; follow, and direct others to follow, safe work practices;
prepare and maintain records and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others contacted in the course of
work; supervising, training, and evaluating the work of others also may be required. Some
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assignments may require the ability to perform technical procedures in water systems operations;
read meters, gages, and use other monitoring equipment; inspect wells and water systems'
operations and detect problems.
Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting,
turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand
movement in the performance of daily duties. The use of a sense of smell and hearing is needed
in detecting toxic gas and equipment problems. The position also requires both near and far
vision when inspecting work, reading reports and meters, conducting laboratory analysis, and
overseeing personnel. The need to lift, carry, and push tools, equipment, and supplies weighing
25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works
in all weather conditions including rain, heat and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning and
lubricating chemicals and ingredients which would expose 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 climb on ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive
motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often
work with constant interruptions.
LICENSE /CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment. May be required to
possess a Class II Water Treatment Operation Certificate, a Grade D4 Water Distribution
Operator Certificate issued by the State of California, and a Class B California driver's license.
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