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Public Works Supervisor – City Page 1 I 1 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Civil Division: City of Cortland Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 8/12/80 Amended: 10/15/80; 10/08/02 PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves supervising work crews engaged in the maintenance, repair and construction of streets and sewers. An incumbent of this position is responsible for planning and laying out the work to be performed and ensuring that the work is performed in an acceptable manner. General direction is received from the Superintendent of Public Works with leeway granted as to the order and methods in which jobs are performed. An incumbent of this position may also be required to perform both skilled and unskilled work related to public works activities when necessary. Supervision is regularly exercised over subordinate staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Plans and assigns work to employees engaged in the maintenance, construction and repair of streets and sewers; Supervises and participates in snow removal and the spreading of salt and sand on municipal streets; Performs routine surveying work such as operating a transit compass or level; Reads and interprets engineering plans and specifications and lays out work to be performed; Prepares a variety of written reports and records; Confers with Superintendent of Public Works regarding work assignments; Reviews and evaluates the work of employees by visual inspection; Instructs employees in the safe and efficient operation of motor equipment and in the proper methods of work activities; Participates in work activities where a high degree of skill is required or in the event of an emergency or shortage of workers. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the methods, tools, terminology, and safety procedures used in the construction, maintenance, or repair of streets, sidewalks, and sewers; Good knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of motor equipment; Working knowledge of the methods, instruments, and terminology of surveying work; Skill in the operation of motor equipment; Ability to plan and supervise the work of others; Ability to prepare written records and reports; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience in general public works activities which includes construction, maintenance and repair of streets or sewers or public sanitarian. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement required. Failure to maintain a NYS Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsement will result in disciplinary action or dismissal.