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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Town of Cottage City not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin.

This policy shall include, but limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, including layoff and termination.

 

 

The Town of Cottage City is hiring for a Town Manager position. CLICK HERE for more details. 

 

TOWN OF COTTAGE CITY PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR 
 
The Town is seeking an experienced, innovative leader to join our team as the Supervisor of Public Works. This individual will be responsible for providing vision and leadership in administering the strategic oversight of the Town’s Public Works Department. 
 
Position Description 
 
Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Supervisor of Public Works manages and directs all activities and operations involving the Town’s Public Works department, including but not limited to, street maintenance; wastewater and drainage issues; infrastructure improvements; development of future facilities and public works projects; management of existing facilities; and administration and oversight of all Public Works staff. 
Candidate Profile 
 
The characteristics of the ideal candidate include but are not limited to: 
 
  • Providing outstanding leadership and administrative direction on major public works activities. 
  • Has experience in budget planning and financial management. 
  • Providing an approachable management style for all personnel within the department. 
  • Possess proven negotiation skills in resolving public works issues with contractors and citizens. 
  • Communicates effectively, courteously, and timely with all levels of the organization.  
  • Takes a team-player approach to fostering working relationships with the Town Manager, department heads, and all Town employees. 
  • Maintaining a high level of accountability and productivity. 
  • Taking a proactive approach to resolving complaints/issues/problems as they arise. 
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills. 
  • Has a positive attitude and customer service approach. 
  • Has a high level of integrity and ethics above reproach. 
  • The ability to accomplish department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the Town Commission and Town Manager. 
  • Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Town image, and constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community. 
 
Essential Functions 
 
The duties and functions below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. 
  • Plans, organizes, and directs all department operations and personnel aspects. 
  • Determines work priorities, allocates appropriate resources, and ensures work is completed according to schedule and within department standards. 
  • Responsible for overseeing the beautification of the Town which includes tree maintenance, street cleaning, building maintenance, and street maintenance. 
  • Supervises staff; oversees training and performance evaluation; and establishes performance requirements and personal development targets for Public Works staff. 
  • Inspects the Town’s infrastructure, buildings, facilities, and properties and recommends maintenance, construction, and replacement projects. 
  • Prepares and makes recommendations for the department’s annual budget; administers the Public Works department budget; and ensures the authorized budgetary and purchasing procedures are properly followed. 
  • Develops long-term departmental plans, goals, and objectives focused on achieving the Town’s mission and the Commission’s priorities. 
  • Responsible for developing written standard operating procedures for the Public Works department.  
  • Supervises capital improvement projects, reviews specifications and plans; coordinates schedules; and assists in developing bids for projects. 
  • Administers grant programs for DPW projects, programs; and prepares reports and documentation as required to support grant applications. 
  • Responsible for formulating recommendations to the Town Manager regarding department policies and procedures for the department. 
  • Develops a Public Works operational/procedures manual to determine department priorities and regulations; and ensures departmental activities are documented. 
  • Develops and recommends a storm-water management plan to address problem areas in the town. 
  • Develops a project tracking system to monitor the progress of projects to update the Town Commission and Town Manager on the status of Town projects. 
  • Works in partnership with the Police Department to prepare an emergency preparedness plan to address emergency conditions.
  • Consults with and develops relationships with key utility company officials, State Highway officials, WSSC officials, and other agencies to ensure the needs of the Town are adequately addressed. 
  • Prepares regular status and special reports as requested by the Town Manager and as required by other entities. 
  • Attends Town Commission meetings, completes special projects, and makes presentations as requested. 

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to: 
  • Lead, administer, and oversee the municipal Public Works Department. 
  • Manage, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development. 
  • Understand, interpret, and apply municipal policies, laws, and regulations as they apply to public works related projects. 
  • Read and interpret engineering and site plan specifications and drawings. 
  • Plan, direct, and integrate broad, comprehensive public works programs and activities. 
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. 
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with Town employees, outside organizations, the public, and the Town Manager and Town Commission. 
  • Prioritize tasks and work independently. 
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Knowledge of municipal government and ability to interpret and apply Town policies, procedures, laws, and regulations related to assigned activities. 
  • Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of public works administration. 
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques. 
  • Developing and administering budgets. 
  • Developing and implementing Capital Improvement Plans. 
  • Experience in technical writing. 

Experience and Training: 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  

Five years of increasingly responsible professional public works engineering experience, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Additional experience in administering a public works maintenance program is highly desirable. 

The equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field. 

A combination of education and experience will be considered.  

 

Licenses: 

Possession of a valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. 

Preferred mechanical skills: 

  • Ability to operate a dump truck. 
  • Ability to use power tools and other machinery.  
  • Ability to operate a backhoe, Bob Cat, or other heavy equipment.  
Compensation and Benefits 
 
The salary range for this position is between $26.44 and $31.25, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. An exceptional benefits package includes: 
 
Benefits: 
  • 401(k) 
  • 401(k) matching 
  • Dental insurance 
  • Disability insurance 
  • Health insurance 
  • Life insurance 
  • Vision insurance 
 
We also offer supplemental optional plans through AFLAC. Funded through either pre-tax or post-tax payroll deductions. These include: 
  • Short and Long Term Disability plans 
  • Hospitalization plans 
  • Cancer plans 
  • Accident/Injury Plans 
  • Long Term Care plans 
  • Life Insurance offerings 
The Town participates in a 457 plan and matches employee contributions to a maximum of $3,500. 

 

Schedule: 
  • 8-hour shift 
  • On call 
Physical Demands 
 
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
 
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell. 
 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 
Work Environment 
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. 
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in the field. 
 
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to:  [email protected] 
 
This position is open until filled.