JOB
The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents' quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City's entire vehicle fleet rolling. One of the largest city agencies, "Team DPW" commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County. Job SummaryPosition responsible for providing department leadership oversight and guidance to the garages and all areas of operations in order to ensure safe and functional streets, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, and safe thoroughfares while coordinating with and supporting the other functional responsibilities of the Department. This position will provide second level management support to the Administrators of the various operation divisions which are effectively run 24/7. Established policies and procedures control actions. Independent judgment is utilized when there are no available policies and procedures and errors in judgment may cause inconsistencies and inconveniences as well as regulatory and budgetary problems. Position reports to Various Operations Administrators.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Enforces safety regulationsSupports emergency response (this can be 24/7)Second level of management to Administrators allowing for continued oversight during emergency situations and normal 24/7 operationsMay be called on for depositions and must be comfortable working with legal Must be comfortable with training new employees/current employees on all processes and proceduresMust have a comprehensive working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and work cohesively with Union leadership Conducts all tasks related to providing input to the annual and other periodic budgetsCoordinates programs and processes relevant to the area assigned Responds to or assigns to appropriate crew customer requestsGuides, leads, reviews, verifies, observes, and manages the work of people reporting directly to the incumbentEvaluates, mentors, and disciplines direct reportsCoordinates work with other sections, division, and departments Coordinates work with volunteer groupsAbility to monitor equipment and vehiclesProvides reporting to management on a regular and as requested basis Must maintain confidentiality at all timesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that division leadership may deem necessary.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work is combined in the office and field environment. The majority of time is spent divided between both indoors and outdoors or in an automobile. Will be required to be on twenty-four (24) hour call and required to respond to emergencies.Physical ConditionsSitting at a desk or vehicle the majority of the daySome lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) poundsTasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstationTasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signalsTasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writingEqual Employment OpportunityThe City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
