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The City of Palouse is accepting applications for Public Works Superintendent. Position is open until filled. Situated in the Southeastern corner of Washington surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, Palouse benefits from a small town atmosphere while having quick access to both Pullman, WA and Moscow, ID, both 15 miles to the South. With a population approaching 1,100, Palouse has seen a significant revitalization in the last 20 years with outstanding community pride and involvement.
GENERAL PURPOSE
This is supervisory public works maintenance and construction work. It is an on-the-job working position. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Mayor and directly supervises the city crew.
Performs planning and supervisory duties including scheduling, assigning, coordinating, and evaluating programs and activities relating to the maintenance of streets, water and sewer lines, sewer plant, parks, pool, cemetery, and all associated capital improvements. Supervises all other workers in these areas except the summer employees at the swimming pool. Provides expenditure projections for city budget planning and controls expenditures within the enacted budget.
Must be proficient in operating backhoe, front loader, road grader, dump truck, water pumps, sewer pumps, and other equipment as necessary. Must possess mechanical skills and ability to perform minor electrical repairs. Possesses skills in gas welding, cutting and brazing, arc welding, and understanding of wood and woodworking tools. Responsible for locating underground water and sewer lines and for helping telephone and power companies to locate underground telephone cables, electrical cables and gas lines.
DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT
1. Provides short and long-range public works maintenance and construction programs for approval by the mayor and city council and directs and executes approved plans;
2. Contacts contractors regarding bids for contracted projects and keep necessary records for any project involving grant funding;
4. Screens public works job candidates and makes hiring recommendations to the personnel committee of the city council;
5. General maintenance (including snow plowing) and repair of all city streets, city-owned sidewalks, and bridges;
6. General maintenance and repair of all city-owned water and sewer facilities;
7. Care and maintenance of the swimming pool, cemetery, RV Park; and all city-owned parks;
8. Maintenance, repair and operation of all designated city-owned equipment;
9. General care of all city-owned buildings;
10. Report activities and proposed future projects to the bi-monthly meetings of the city council; proposed projects shall have the approval of the city council;
11. Keeping time and material records for each job;
12. Keeping inventory of supplies on hand;
13. Supervises maintenance workers, provides technical and supervisory direction when necessary, and develops work schedules;
14. Provides emergency response to public works or safety problems by making sure one member of the Maintenance Department is available during non-business hours;
15. Performs duties outlined in other city ordinances pertaining to the public works department;
16. Performs other tasks as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Must acquire and maintain a Class I Water Management License within the first twelve months of employment
2. Must acquire and maintain a Washington State Public Pesticide Operator License within the first three months of employment
3. Must be able to perform manual work for extended periods in all weather conditions
4. Must acquire and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and a good driving record
5. Previous experience with maintenance and operation of water and sewer utility infrastructure
COMPENSATION
Base Salary $50,500 - $55,550 DOE with benefits package including medical, dental, access to Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA) account and city contribution equal to 9% of base salary to government 457 retirement account.
Please submit resume along with completed application to the contact information listed in the link below.http://visitpalouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PWSuptApp.pdf
