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Deputy Supt of Public Works – City Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 8/23/90 Amended: 2/9/23 DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an important administrative position involving responsibility for assisting the Superintendent of Public Works in the overall administration of the department and for supervising all personnel and activities at and under the direction of the Superintendent. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Acts as Superintendent of Public Works in the absence of the Superintendent of Public Works; Assists the Superintendent in planning and directing department activities; Develops and directs methods and procedures in the training of personnel; Develops and coordinates a system for departmental responses to complaints; Investigates complaints regarding department personnel and activities, making recommendations and/or implementing corrective measures as required; Oversees schedule changes; Schedules maintenance of all department equipment, vehicles, and buildings; Maintains departmental inventory and responsible for annual report; Assists the Superintendent regarding annual budget; Functions as liaison between all department personnel. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of public works; Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials, tools, terminology, and safety precautions used in public works; Working knowledge of methods for dealing with public works projects, problems, and issues; Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others; Ability to secure the cooperation of subordinates; Dependability; Leadership; Good judgment; Tact and courtesy; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of an Associate’s Degree or higher in engineering or construction technology or a closely related field and four years of experience in civil engineering or public works construction, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and Six(6) years of experience in civil engineering or public works construction, two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and SPECIAL EQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver’s license. Failure to maintain an NYS Class D driver’s license will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. ---PAGE BREAK--- Deputy Supt of Public Works – City Page 2 I 2 NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, candidate must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be on at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degree.cfm. Candidates must pay the required evaluation fee.