Superintendent-Trails - DPW-Trail&Greenway Ops

Overview

Agency Summary

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

Position is responsible for complete oversight, direction, and control over operational district maintenance within assigned district. Incumbent will be involved in the structuring, and allocation of all resources, including but not limited to, personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, and budgetary funds. Responsibilities also include hiring, assigning, developing, promoting, and termination of subordinates. An extremely high degree of independent judgment is required for making decisions. There will be instances where policies, procedures, rules, and regulations do not exist for all situations that could be encountered. Errors in judgment will adversely affect the perception and image of the City relating to street and park maintenance. This could result in excessive liability, embarrassment and expense for the Department and the City. A supervisor is infrequently available to provide instruction or direction. Position reports to Administrator Operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, leads, and controls all resources, processes, and programs involving operational maintenance, and park maintenance facilities.
• Monitors work output and complaint resolution of all subordinates
• Ensures repair, maintenance and improvement of all district and park assets are done in a craftsmanship cost effective manner
• Monitors budgetary funds allocated and spent within assigned districts
• Establishes good working relationships with the bargaining unit and applicable City personnel
• Assists in the development and promotion of a safe and productive working environment for all subordinates
• Ensure that the streets, sidewalks, trail-ways are clear of weather-related events, and are made passable as conditions as possible
• Advises superiors and the public information officer of any situation that could adversely impact the image or perception of the City
• Ensures adherence to the city’s policy and procedure manual regarding the hiring and termination of subordinates
• Planning and scheduling work by setting priorities and goals, reviewing an evaluating work product and performance
• Monitoring progress of work upon completion of assignments, directing the training of subordinates, and providing counseling and disciplinary action
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience to include two (2) years of supervisory experience. Any combination of related education or work experience totaling nine (9) years is acceptable. A working knowledge of local, state, and federal rules, regulations, ordinances, and other pertinent documents. Knowledge of planning, directing, supervising, and reviewing the work of others engaged in street maintenance. Must have proficient knowledge with MS Office; Word Excel, and Outlook; with strong office management experience. Ability to maintain professional demeanor in stressful situations at all times while resolve problems. Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently as well as within a team with a variety of personalities. Able to easily change priorities and direction as the need arises. Creatively solve problems with a critical eye for detail. Take a high degree of ownership in their role on the team. Excellent writing skills and verbal communication commands are required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Job Requirements And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business management or Operations Management is preferred.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY . It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Working Conditions

Work is predominately performed in an office environment as well as on street locations. There will be exposure to environmental elements commonly found in the oversight of maintenance/park facilities, including but not limited to, dirt, dust, odors, and all-weather conditions. Will be required to work twelve (12) hour shifts dependent upon weather and will be required to respond to emergencies involving weather related events

Physical Conditions

• Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds
• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
• Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
• Tasks require the ability to communicate orally