A. Divisions Established:
There shall be a Department of Public Works consisting of Divisions of Streets, Refuse, Water, Waste Water, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, and such other divisions as Council may deem necessary. (Amended 11-4-14)
B. Duties of Director:
This department shall be under the direction of the City Manager and he or she shall have all the powers and duties now or hereafter given to the Director of Public Service in municipalities by law and shall include having charge of construction, operation and maintenance of all public works, properties, and improvements.
C. Superintendent:
Each division shall be headed by a superintendent. He or she shall be selected solely on the basis of his or her qualifications as determined by the Civil Service Commission, unless a special expertise is necessary as set forth under the general laws of Ohio.
Supervisors of any employee within any Public Works Division shall have the right to recommend the suspension of an employee to the City Manager, but in the event of action deemed detrimental to other employees or to the public, immediate suspension may be ordered by the supervisor who shall immediately file a report with the City Manager.
D. City Engineer:
The engineer shall possess a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and five (5) years of experience in the management of a municipal public works program, three (3) years of which is a supervisory or management position. Additionally, the engineer must possess a valid Ohio Drivers License and Ohio Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer.
E. Building Inspector:
The building inspector shall have at least five (5) years experience in the construction of homes and/or retail establishments including a knowledge of electrical hook-ups, heating, venting, and air conditioning. Additionally, the building inspector shall possess a working knowledge of city and state electrical and building codes applicable to residential and commercial establishments and shall also be licensed by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Certified Building Official.
(Amended 11-3-87; 11-3-92; 11-4-14)