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Home My WebLink AboutSuperintendent of Streets & Traffic EngineeringUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Superintendent of Streets & Traffic Engineering Department: Public Works Division: Streets & Traffic Engineering Supervisor: Public Works Director FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 30 Job Number: 3011 Job Summary Manages the opera�onal, financial, and personnel ac�vi�es 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 ligh�ng. 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 collec�on, and snow plowing. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • 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 for short- and long-term planning. • 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 Na�onal Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) when assigned. • Assures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regula�ons, and standards. • Responds to requests, ques�ons, 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 ac�vi�es of the Streets division with Engineering division staff to assist with asset management programs such as pavement maintenance and bridge maintenance. • Directs and coordinates the ac�vi�es of the Streets division staff to assist other City departments and divisions with the implementa�on of construc�on/maintenance/repair/related ac�vi�es or as otherwise required. • Manages Division budget, plans and approves purchases, works with Director of Public Work on the annual budget. Updated: March 2024 • Responsible for division safety and safety policies. • Responsible for staff training, development, and con�nuing educa�on. • Signs �me records, payroll change forms and evalua�on papers. • Meets with various vendors. • Coordinates with Engineering on in-house and contracted work. • Dra�s and revises policies such as snow removal policy, leaf removal policy and street sweeping policy. • Researches materials and assists with bidding process. • Develops bid specifica�ons for equipment, supplies and contracts. • Assists with long-term capital project planning for streets, traffic control systems, bridges, and storm water systems. • Serves as ac�ng Public Works Director when assigned. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and six years of related experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Civil Engineering or related. Experience in infrastructure operations and maintenance, construction, construction inspection, design or related. • National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300, ICS 400 within two years of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and eight years of related experience; or twelve years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply concepts such as frac�ons, percentages, ra�os, and propor�ons to prac�cal situa�ons. • Ability to coordinate the ac�vi�es of the Streets division with other City departments and divisions. • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. • Ability to effec�vely present informa�on to top management, public groups, and/or commissions, or elected officials. • Ability to effec�vely supervise and mo�vate employees. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruc�ons in mathema�cal or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to read and understand work orders, construc�on drawings and equipment manuals, scien�fic and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. • Ability to read, measure and calculate types and sizes of materials needed for repair or u�lity cuts and ability to reason amount of �me that will be used in the process. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to research and manage long term projects. • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. • Ability to work with mathema�cal concepts such as probability and sta�s�cal inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. • Ability to write rou�ne reports and correspondence. • Knowledge in understanding of pavement management systems. • Knowledge of City’s purchasing, financial and personnel policies. • Knowledge of financial documents and ability to manage and create budgets and financial reports. • Knowledge of state-of-the-art snow and ice control techniques. • Knowledge of street construc�on, maintenance, and repair as well as traffic engineering opera�ons. • Skill in the opera�on and maintenance of equipment used in the repair and maintenance of streets and alleys. • Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and asset management or Cartegraph). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and delivering performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the du�es of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently li� and/or move up to 50 pounds and/or move up to 100 pounds with or Updated: March 2024 without assistance. Specific vision abili�es required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth percep�on and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________