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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Public Works Assistant Manager

Public Services - Bluffton, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.25/hr - $38.03/hr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Assistant Manager for the Town of Bluffton, SC. This role is responsible for planning and overseeing carpentry, landscape improvements, and maintenance of Town facilities, ensuring quality work is performed within budget and deadlines while supervising maintenance personnel.

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Responsibilities

Plans, assigns, schedules, evaluates, and supervises the work of assigned staff

Develops and delivers training programs

Maintains operational records; tracks information

Patrols roads to determine areas requiring maintenance and repair

Determines size of work crew, equipment, and materials needed for each project; requisitions supplies and materials; and coordinates and schedules the use of equipment

Researches, creates specs; obtains quotes, and makes recommendations regarding new equipment and services

Manages various construction and maintenance projects including work requests and assignments covering a wide array of maintenance, installation, and repair work including areas such as storm drain pumps, flood gates, carpentry and painting; plumbing and electrical work; roadways and signage, janitorial services; public parks and landscaping; and litter

Reads and understands maps, engineering blueprints, and drawings, instruction manuals, technical manuals, computer-generated reports, and surveys

Conducts inspections as necessary of Town facilities and properties

Provides reports at appropriate intervals or as requested

Follows-up to make sure that work is properly completed and in a timely fashion

Assures that proper safety procedures and practices are followed

Investigates complaints; analyzes and solves difficult people and technical problems

Recommends operational policies and procedures

Enters data into the computer; analyzes data

Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned division's budget; forecasts funds needed for programs, staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; and prepares administrative reports

Responds to emergency calls when supervisor is unavailable; determines personnel and equipment necessary to correct problems

Assists supervisor in evaluating performance of assigned employees

Communicates with other Town departments, other agencies, and the public in order to resolve problems

Acts for supervisor in supervisor's absence

Coordinates with Capital Improvement Projects Program as it relates to activities and projects that fall within Department programs

Performs emergency or disaster-related duties as assigned

Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and other materials to become and remain current on new principles and practices in assigned areas

Assists with the coordination of the residential trash and recycling program; interacts with customers and the contractor(s)

Responds to emergency calls after normal working hours and/or be available to work as support services for Town activities/events such as Christmas Parade and other Town hosted events outside of normal work schedule

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

CarpentrySupervisory SkillsBudget ManagementProject ManagementOSHA 30 CertificationValid SC Driver’s LicenseConstruction Equipment OperationBlueprint InterpretationFirst AidCPRTraining SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree; and six (6) years of related work experience in carpentry, maintenance, road work, and drainage projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid South Carolina Driver's License

OSHA 30 Certification required