HomeMy WebLinkAboutSuperintendent of Streets & Traffic EngineeringCITY OF IOWA CITY – Job Description
Job Class #30-11 FLSA Exempt
Non Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Superintendent of Streets & Traffic Engineering
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering
Supervisor: Public Works Director
Job Summary
Manages the operational, financial, and personnel activities of the Streets & Traffic Engineering
division. Supervises the maintenance and repair of the City’s street system, traffic signs, pavement
markings, traffic signals and roadway lighting. Street maintenance and repair includes items such
as pothole patching, crack sealing, alley grading and repairs, storm sewer intake cleaning and
repairs, pavement removal and replacement, street sweeping, leaf collection, and snow
plowing.
Job Scope
Directly supervises over twenty-five employees including subordinate supervisors with help from the
Assistant Superintendent of Streets & Traffic Engineering. Prepares and administers the annual
budget. Monitors expenditures during the year and makes recommendations for budget
modifications or additional funds.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates and administers repair and maintenance of streets; street maintenance
includes work on streets, sidewalks, alleys, signs, traffic control systems, public creek channels,
storm sewers, box culverts and minor bridge maintenance.
Supervises and reviews work and evaluates performance of Streets and Traffic Engineering field
staff.
Plans, prepares and directs the Streets division’s response to adverse weather events such as
winter storms, flash flooding and large scale river flooding.
Serves a role in National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS)
when assigned.
Assures compliance with local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards.
Responds to requests, questions and complaints from the general public regarding street
maintenance, repair and customer service.
Works with Assistant Superintendent of Streets & Traffic Engineering to prepare daily job
assignments.
Coordinates the activities of the Streets division with Engineering division staff to assist with asset
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management programs such as pavement maintenance and bridge maintenance.
Directs and coordinates the activities of the Streets division staff to assist other City departments
and divisions with the implementation of construction/maintenance/repair related activities or as
otherwise required.
Responds to public complaints and requests for services.
Approves all purchase requests.
Responsible for division safety and safety policies.
Responsible for staff training, development and continuing education.
Meets with other departments and organizations to coordinate work.
Signs time records, payroll change forms and evaluation papers.
Meets with various vendors.
Plans and oversees maintenance activities for street system, prioritizes repairs for intermediate and
long-term planning.
Coordinates with Engineering on in-house and contracted work.
Drafts and revises policies such as snow removal policy, leaf removal policy and street sweeping
policy.
Researches materials and assists with bidding process.
Develops bid specifications for equipment, supplies and contracts.
Assists with long-term capital project planning for streets, traffic control systems, bridges and storm
water systems.
Serves as acting Public Works Director when assigned.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear. The employee frequently is required
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to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb
or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,
frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is
occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne
particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an educational institution accredited by a
DOE recognized accreditation body required. Seven years’ experience in infrastructure operations and
maintenance, construction, construction inspection, design or related field required. Five years
supervision experience required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s
license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must
pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Experience with pavement management systems and snow and ice control operations preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of street construction, maintenance, and repair as well as traffic engineering operations.
Skills in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the repair and maintenance of streets
and alleys. Understanding of pavement management systems. Knowledge of state of the art snow
and ice control techniques. Ability to read and understand work orders, construction drawings and
equipment manuals. Ability to coordinate the activities of the Streets division with other City
departments and divisions. Ability to read, measure and calculate types and sizes of materials
needed for repair or utility cuts and ability to reason amount of time that will be used in the process.
Knowledge of financial documents and ability to manage and create budgets and financial reports.
Knowledge of City’s purchasing, financial and personnel policies. Ability to effectively supervise and
motivate employees. Knowledge of relevant computer software and hardware including word
processing and spreadsheets. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to
research and manage long term projects.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.