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HomeMy WebLinkAboutKIN 88 047 Hire PW Man -Couture . . THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE BY-LAW NO. 1988-47 BEING A BY-LAW TO APPOINT A MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE TOWN OF KINCARDINE WHEREAS it is provided in subsection 208 (45) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 302, as amended, that councils of municipalities may appoint such officers as may be necessary for the purposes of the Corporation, and for fixing their remuneration and prescribing their duties; NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Kincardine ENACTS as follows: 1. That Keith W.L. Couture be and is hereby appointed Manager of Public Works and is hereinafter referred to as the Manager of Public Works; 2. That the job descr iption for the Manager of Public Works attached as Schedule "A" be hereby adopted as the job description for the Manager of Public Works; 3. The gross salary of the Manager of Public Works shall be in accordance with By-law 1987-100, Schedule "E", Range "N". The exact salary within such range shall be adopted by resolution of Council; 4. That this By-law shall come into full force and effect on September 6, 1988. READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 7th day of July, 1988. ~~ Mayor ~ Deputy Clerk READ a THIRD time and FINALLY PASSED this 7th day of J·_\!J.¥...__~988. ~ - . /X(' .ALl /:~ ~ 'L ) J: Depu~~.-Cle;::k ._-- ..:: . :-.~-..~;:.~:~:: ~ \ . . SCHEDULE "A" BY-LAW 1988-47 TOWN OF KINCARDINE JOB DESCRIPTION - Manager of Public Works l.0 position Title: Manager of Public Works 2.0 Reporting Relationship Reports to the Public Works Committee and Kincardine Town Council through the clerk-administrator. 3.0 Purpose of the Position: To manage the installation, maintenance, operation and de Ii very of the public wor ks of the Town of Kincard ine 1 n accordance with policies, directives and annual budgets approved by Council. 4.0 Scope of the position: To exercise broad management of the department including the control and utilization of all human, financial and material resources of the department subject to the policies of Council and the Public Works Committee and the direction of the clerk-administrator. 5.0 Responsibilities: 5.1 To supervise the installation, maintenance, operation and delivery of the services of the public works department: roadways, parking, sidewalks, vehicle maintenance, street lighting, sanitary sewers, pumping stat ions, sewage treatment, storm sewers, garbage collection, garbage disposal, beaches, parks and cemetery. 5.2 Recommends to Council through the Public Works Committee and the clerk-administrator the hiring, promotion, discipline, discharge or layoff of employees under his/her supervision. 5.3 Prepares regular project work schedules, asigns duties to staff, reviews work to ensure assigned duties are per formed satisfactor ily, trains new staff or ensures proper training is received within approved budget, determines overtime requirements and schedules staff accordingly and authorizes staff expense accounts. 5.4 Approves all time sheets for all employees of the public works department and submits to the treasurer when directed for payment. 5.5. Approves purchase order s and invoices relat ing to the public works department in accordance with the annual budget and council policy. 5.6 Responsible for the care, security and maintenance of municipal equipment, buildings and facilities under his/her jurisdiction safely and efficiently. 5.7 Organizes and supervises a municipal waste recycling program. .. ./2 -2- 5.8 Advises the airport manager and Airport Committee on technical and servicing matters. . 5.9 Is responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation of parking meters and the collection of meter revenues. 5.10 Recommend to Council through the Public Works Committee and the clerk-administrator policies concerning the public works department. 5.11 Responsible for the preparation of specifications for invitations to tender and for the issue of purchase orders for municipal materials, supplies, equipment and capital projects where not done by the engineering consultant. 5.12 Prepares operating and capital budgets for all areas relating to the public works department for review by the Public Works Committee and approval of Town Council. 5.13 Prepares meetings Committee. agenda, records minutes and attends all of the Public Works Committee and Parks Attends Council meetings. 5.14 Attends meetings of the Airport Committee, or any other committee when requested. 5.15 Submits a monthly written report to the Public Works Committee detailing the number of overtime hours for each employee of the public works department for the previous month and the cumulative year to date. 5.16 Acts as by-law enforcement officer relating to matters relating to public works. 5.17 Advises the clerk-administrator with Town's ability to provide municipal respect to economic development, development and other matters. respect to the services with planning and 5.18 Develops and maintains records, maps and plans of municipal facilities. 5.19 Implements programs as required such as preventative maintenance and inspection schedules. 5.20 Other duties as assigned. 6.0 Working Relationships With Council and Public Works, Airport and Parks Committees . Provides,through proper channels, advice, assistance and guidance as required. Builds and maintains Council's confidence that the Town is being well serviced by staff at all times and that full value is received for all public expenditures. With Clerk-Administrator Cooperates at all times in preparing budgets and providing supplementary information concerning the operation of the department. Ensures that the formal tendering and purchasing policies and related administrative controls are followed. Develops and maintains harmonious working relationships and lines of communication. .. ./3 -3- With Administrative Staff . Develops and maintains harmonious working relationships and lines of communication. With Consulting Engineer Refers matters requiring engineer's attention to engineer for advice and assignment. Cooperates and provides information to engineer where required. With the Public Ensures that the public and users his/her jurisdiction are treated with all times. Assists other staff ratepayers, residents and visitors programs and services. of facilities under tact and courtesy at members in making aware of community With Public Utilities Commission Cooperates at all times in programmes of joint interest to ensure that services are provided in the most effective way. With Ontario Government Ensures that the Town has an effective relationship with the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment and other related Ministries and, where authorized, will submit to them information requested and grant applications. 7.0 Working Conditions 7.1 Hours of work will be as required with a minimum 35 hour week (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday) subject to the Town's Personnel By-law. 7.2 No extra compensation will be paid for hours worked in excess of Item 7.1. 8.0 Knowledge and Skill 8.1 The individual in this position should possess at minimum, the following: - five years municipal experience (or equivalent) - a Certified Engineering Technologist (or equivalent) - a community college diploma (or equivalent) - knowledge of sewage treatment process - ability to prepare reports and budgets - ability to organize and direct staff and schedules - good written and oral communications skills - demonstrated supervisory ability - good judgement and decision-making skills - ability to deal with public effectively. . 9.0 Control 9.1 Under general supervision of the clerk-administrator. 9.2 Under general direction of Council and the Public Works Committee by way of policy decisions and budget allocations.