Deputy Director at City of Forest Acres in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Job Title:	Deputy Director	Department/Loc:	Public Works
FLSA Classification:	Exempt	Date Drafted:	December 2024
Reports To:	Director of Public Works

 

Position Summary

 

Assists in overseeing the operations and activities of the public works department, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of services related to waste management, recycling, park maintenance, vehicle maintenance and other essential public services. This role supports the Public Works Director in managing budgets, personnel, and projects, while also serving under the direction of the Public Works Director as a key point of contact between the department and outside constituencies. Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing policies to improve service delivery and public infrastructure. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential.

Position Responsibilities- Essential This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

 

• Plans and schedules daily routes and ensures that garbage collection, recycling services, and yard debris collection are completed as scheduled.
• Coordinates vehicle repairs and ensures that critical repairs are scheduled and completed on a timely basis.
• Works with other departments and the public to resolve any complaints about street, yard debris, sanitation, recycling, or vehicle maintenance services.
• Works with supervisor and employees in departmental operations.
• Develops short term and long-term plans for the department to meet future service demand.
• Ensures that department employees follow safety procedures.
• Recommends purchase, sale, and disposition of city equipment and parts.
• Provides mechanical instruction and trouble shoots repairs as needed.
• Works with department directors in areas of safety awareness, training and implementation.
• Ensures that safety training programs and materials are available.
• Responds to and oversees 311 requests and coordinates responses to complaints from customers.
• Coordinates underground storage tank compliance
• Assists with the preparation of an annual operating budget and capital expenditure budget for the department. 
• Monitors revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control.
• Handles disposal of used equipment and used oil.
• Coordinates public works services related to festivals and City events.
• Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Carries out street maintenance and planning within the established guidelines of the city's ordinances.

 

Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other

 

• Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field of municipal street, sanitation, vehicle maintenance and recycling planning.
• If necessary, may operate a variety of power construction and maintenance equipment used in street, sanitation, vehicle maintenance, or recycling efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

 

Essential Skills and Experience

 

• Associate degree or certification in mechanical maintenance, business, or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in sanitation programs or equipment maintenance, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in related area or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid SC Driver's License, or ability to obtain one.
• Working knowledge of sanitation collection methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of vehicle and equipment repair techniques.
• Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with supervisors and employees.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships

 

Beneficial Skills and Experience

 

• None

 

Mental & Physical Demands- ADA Guidelines

 

Physical Demands

• Sit Constantly
• Walk Occasionally
• Stand Occasionally
• Handling Frequently
• Reach Outward Occasionally
• Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
• Climb N/A
• Crawl N/A
• Squat or Kneel Occasionally
• Bend Occasionally
  

 

Lifting Requirements

• 10 pounds or less Frequently
• 11-20 pounds Occasionally
• 21-50 pounds N/A
• 51-100 pounds N/A
• >100 pounds N/A
  

 

Pushing and Pulling Requirements

• 12 pounds or less Occasionally
• 13 to 25 pounds N/A
• 26 to 40 pounds N/A
• 41 to 100 pounds N/A
• > than 100 pounds N/A
  

 

Definitions

• N/A   Not Applicable Activity is not applicable to this occupation
• O Occasionally Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F Frequently Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C Constantly Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

This job often requires the individual to be outside.  May deal with heat, cold, rain, humidity, etc. 

This job also entails exposure to chemicals and other hazards typically associated with lawn and tree care and vehicle maintenance.

 

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The job requires normal visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision, hearing, speaking, and color perception.

 

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