CITY OF KENNEWICK JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification Title: Department: Band: C FLSA: Exempt
Public Works Analyst Public Works Subgrade: 2
Grade: 4
Date Updated: November 23, 1993 Title Of Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance & Operations Manager
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Under general direction, performs a variety of administrative activities relating to the planning, evaluation and implementation of public works maintenance programs. This is a single position classification. It is not part of a series. MISSION The primary mission of all employees is to provide the citizens of the City of Kennewick with the most efficient and effective service possible. Salaries are paid by the taxes, revenues, and users fees collected from the citizens of Kennewick. Each employee is expected to treat all people with the courtesy and respect due them at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES FREQUENCY BAND/GRADE 1. Develops, compiles and submits information pertinent to the Public Works Department's capital improvement plan. This includes all priority lists related to City water, sewer, storm and street infrastructure. Weekly 15% C4
2. Coordinates the routing of plan reviews, utility checks, warranty checks and site plans to ensure all O&M division relevant comments are noted. Compiles all review information and processes in accordance with Department policies. Daily 15% 3. Resolves technical problems submitted by the field supervisors. Weekly 10% C4 B2
4. Assists in preparing departmental budgets and objectives. Monitors and analyzes budget expenditures and prepares budget projections for assigned budget accounts. Monthly 10% Public Works Analyst - Page 1 B2
5. Administers Public Works programs (such as street lights, weed control, etc.). Administration includes participating in the awarding of contracts to service providers as required, monitoring progress of tasks, setting up procedures and timetables, tracking data and claims, interacting with public, city employees and contractor representatives to discuss issues, exchange information and resolve differences, etc. Weekly 20% 6. Implements the infrastructure management system software for maintenance scheduling. Daily 15% C4 C4
7. Represents the O&M Divisions at meetings concerning the implementation of a geographical information system. Weekly 5% 8.Prepares reports for presentation to management and City Council. Monthly 5% 9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. As Required B2 C4
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and two years of experience conducting data collection and analysis relating to construction and/or maintenance projects and programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS To perform the essential functions of the job, incumbents must be able to perform the following: Fingering, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to a 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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