Assistant Public Services Manager

Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to plan and oversee carpentry, hardscape/landscape improvements; maintenance and repair of Town of Bluffton (Town) facilities, properties, roads, drainage, and beautification projects; assign and supervise the work of Public Services maintenance personnel; and ensure that quality work is performed according to cost parameters and deadlines.

Essential Job Functions
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.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:
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.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid South Carolina Driver’s License. OSHA 30 Certification required. Certifications/Training desired: Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) must be obtained within 1 year. Landscape and Turf Management Certification; OSHA Certified 10; First Aid; CPR, completion of accounting spreadsheet courses (Excel preferred); Fire Extinguishers; Active Shooter training; and yearly Chain Saw Safety course.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods, equipment and materials used on the assigned job.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety standards and practices of the assigned program.

Knowledge of methods of estimating costs of projects.

Knowledge of supervisory methods.

Knowledge of training methods.

Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations related to assigned program.

Knowledge of the budget process.

Skill in reviewing and interpreting engineering blueprints and drawings, instruction manuals, technical manuals, computer-generated reports, and surveys.

Skill in using hand and power tools.

Skill in using computers to enter/access/analyze data.

Skill in operating and maintain light and heavy construction equipment used.

Skill in using tracking software system i.e. Catergraph.

Skill in using job-related software.

Ability to supervise, train, plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of assigned employees.

Ability to schedule work and determine priorities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is heavy work. The employee is constantly required to move objects applying up to 20 pounds to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise force; frequently required to apply 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally required to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require balancing, climbing, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, manual dexterity, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/determine accuracy or observe facilities/operate motor vehicles or equipment/inspect defects or fabricate parts, and walking.

Duties are performed primarily outdoors under various weather conditions with exposure to fumes, dust, unpleasant odors, allergens such as poison oak, and airborne particles; exposure to chemical, toxic substances, electrical hazards; exposure to vibrations and loud noises (such as traffic and earth-moving equipment); and occasionally working in cramped or high places. Work requires dealing with potentially hostile or violent individuals. Duties are also performed at times in an office setting.

The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.