(A) There is hereby created the new class title of Superintendent of Public Works.
(B) The characteristics of the class of Superintendent of Public Works are as follows: under executive direction, plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the activities of the Streets, Sanitation and Landfill Departments; and does related work as required.
(C) The examples of duties of Superintendent of Public Works are as follows: supervises the repair and maintenance of all existing city streets and sidewalks with respect to grade, surfaces, drainage and rights-of-way; schedules and supervises the construction of new streets, sidewalks and additions thereto; supervises construction of storm sewers; prepares project cost estimates; performs project layouts; writes specifications; supervises all street and traffic signs; schedules and supervises building, city parking lots and structure maintenance; establishes, schedules and supervises routes and schedules for the collection of refuse and debris, including the sanitary landfill operation; prepares budgets; supervises, evaluates and disciplines employees; prepares reports orally and in writing.
(D) The minimum qualifications of the Superintendent of Public works are as follows:
(1) Training and experience: Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by eight years of progressive responsible experience in general construction or maintenance work. An additional degree and/or college hours will be desirable.
(2) Special necessary requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky; ability to pass a physical examination.
(3) Special knowledge, skills and abilities: Considerable knowledge of the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment, including bulldozer and refuse collection equipment; considerable knowledge of preventive maintenance; technical, administrative and supervisory abilities; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with other officials, employees and the general public; initiative; dependability; thoroughness; resourcefulness; sound judgement; integrity; must have had experience and training in engineering that would allow him to pass the test for “Landfill Operator” and “Landfill Manager.”
(1989 Code, § 31.42) (Ord. 1862, passed 4-24-1990)