Project Facilitator

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Project Facilitator in Public Works & Transportation.

The role tracks inquiries and complaints about street cuts, permits, sidewalks, and related activities within the right-of-way, maintains inventory, and issues tools and safety items. Responsibilities include inspecting construction, coordinating monthly meetings, responding to utility questions, and assisting in emergencies; no supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of city codes, ordinances and enforcement provisions.
• Ability to read maps, drawings and blueprints.
• Professional conduct and ability to work without supervision after training.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Tracks street cuts, permits and barricade locations.
• Inspects street cuts, sidewalks and driveways.
• Investigates complaints related to sidewalks, driveways and right-of-way.
• Maintains purchase records and administers sidewalk programs.
• Responds to utility questions and attends monthly coordination meetings.

Skills

Safety operations

Microsoft Office

Maps & drawings reading

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in related field

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Project Facilitator

DEPARTMENT: Public Works & Transportation

DIVISION: Streets

SALARY: $47,044.00 Yr. / $22.617308 Hr.

CLOSING: Until filled

Job Summary/Scope

Tracks and responds to inquiries, complaints and work being performed in regard to street cuts, permits, sidewalks, driveways, trees, right of ways, code violations and other associated activities within City right-of-way. Maintains inventory and issues tools and safety-related items. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Tracks street cuts, permits and barricade locations
• Inspects street cuts, sidewalk and driveway construction.
• Investigates complaints such as sidewalks, driveways, hazardous and/or low hanging trees, objects in right-of-way, code violations and other general complaints.
• Maintains purchase records.
• Administers the Sidewalk Program,
• Maintains inventory of all Radio communication equipment.
• Schedules & Chairs monthly Utility Coordination meetings.
• Answers phone and questions from utility companies, contractors and citizens regarding utility cuts.
• Responds to water or gas main breaks, hazmat incidents or other emergency situations as directed by supervisor.
• Assists supervisors as needed including acting as the on-street supervisor and surveying streets during storms.
• Follow up as necessary in enforcing City Codes, including Superintendent-issued summons’.
• Acts as Dispatcher as needed.
• Maintains Copiers in City Yards, cell phone accessories (chargers, cases, etc.) and computer peripherals (such as cables, keyboards, monitors, speakers, UPS Battery backup systems, etc. at City Yards).
• Responds when notified by Buchanan County Sheriff’s Dept. and posts 24-hour eviction notices.
• Responds to city vehicle accidents to take photo evidence, prepares accident reports.
• Delivers distribution and mail between designated facilities.
• Acts as point of contact for utility locate issues.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

• City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties.
• Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Skills in the safe and efficient operations of equipment and machinery used in construction and maintenance of roadways.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work for inspection purposes.
• Knowledge of general street construction procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable City codes, ordinances, regulations and other enforcement provisions or demonstrated ability to learn and enforce these regulatory requirements within the first six months of employment.
• Knowledge of City streets, electronic schematics, work zone safety and State and Federal Manuals on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Ability to read maps, drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code.
• Knowledge of computers and software products.
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement required.
• Required to be on-call and/or carry a pager and respond to emergencies.
• Required knowledge of Missouri One-Call regulations.
• Required knowledge of ADA regulations as issued by U.S. Dept. of Justice.
• Skills in Microsoft Office required and knowledge of asset management software preferred.

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Use of computer, copier/printer/scanner, telephone, two-way radios and various other office equipment. Drives light vehicles.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in a variety of settings ranging from an office environment to field work. Exposure to extreme weather conditions. Sit for long periods of time at computer terminal. Frequent walking, bending, reaching and stooping. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum one to three years of prior experience in a related field required.

Background Screening and Equal Opportunity

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.