Streets and Drainage Superintendent

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Streets Manager, oversees and manages the daily operations of the Street and Drainage maintenance supervisors and crews and Construction Inspection Supervisor and inspectors. Supervises assigned Public Works Department staff. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Street, Drainage, and Construction Inspection including directing and monitoring of all personnel.
• Supervises, oversees, and manages the daily operations of the Street Maintenance, Drainage Maintenance, and Construction Inspection Divisions including implementation of road maintenance, inspection of improvements and construction projects, maintenance of drainage and storm water diversion issues, to include troubleshooting.
• Counsels, disciplines, evaluates develops, and directs assigned staff.
• Reviews plans, specifications, and blueprints for current and future streets and drainage projects.
• Manages contracts for Construction Services and Materials for both CIP and operations for the Streets Division.
• Meets with and coordinates projects with the Public Streets Manager, other city staff, consultants, contractors, or inspectors as required including other agencies including TXDOT, OCTA, KCS, NTTA and ACE.
• Provides technical assistance or guidance on issues related to construction projects including regulatory, specifications and standard details, codes and ordinance requirements or changes and specialty on ADA and PROWAG requirements.
• Meets with field supervisors to discuss and resolve problems that arise during construction or repair projects or with citizen related issues.
• Conducts ongoing field inspections of contract, streets, and drainage projects to monitor quality control and project efficiency.
• Assists assigned staff with personnel issues including approving timecards, time off requests, assigning training and issuing uniforms.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from residents, businesses, contractors, consultants, code officials and engineers related to streets or drainage problems or issues.
• Monitors the daily, monthly, and quarterly inventory requirements and orders supplies as required.
• Manages operations during winter weather for anti-icing and de-icing, plowing, and including purchasing of or manufacturing material (i.e., NaCl or CaCl brine or dry application).

• Attends meetings, conferences, and training.
• Works with manager and purchasing personnel to create contracts for GIP and Operations which also include Professional Service Agreements and Interlocal Agreements.
• Helps develop Standard Plans and drawings as well as help to develop Drainage Criteria.
• Prepares annual budget requests and includes projections for equipment replacement or capital improvement projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

High School Diploma or GED.

Eight (8) years drainage, sidewalk, and street construction experience, three (3) years of which are in a managerial or supervisory role.

A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required for this position and may not be substituted. Beyond this requirement, any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will enable a candidate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the remaining specified education and experience requirements.

None.

Must submit and pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug, pre-placement medical examination, and the job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed,
1) during emergency…