2. LEVEL: Local Government Officer’s Award – Level 6

3. DEPARTMENT/SECTION: Technical Services

4. POSITION OBJECTIVES:

Supervise and control the Shire’s Parks and Gardens, Works Construction and maintenance programs for the town of Onslow.

Direct and control staff, monitor use of labour, plant and materials, control expenditure and monitor budgets.

4.3 Within Organisation:

Liaise with the Manager Technical Services, public, public authorities and contractors on matters required for the implementation of the Parks and Gardens works program.

5.1 Skills:

Developed team development and leadership skills;

Developed time management skills;

Developed verbal and written communications skills;

Developed public relations and interpersonal skills;

Developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills;

Display high level of initiative.

Working knowledge of Local Government Law in respect of working in streets;

Working knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, Equal Opportunity Legislation and Policies;

Developed knowledge of roadworks and drainage;

Developed knowledge of Award Conditions and dispute procedures;

Developed knowledge of Council’s organisational structure and functions;

Knowledge of the Shire district;

Working knowledge of road reserve maintenance;

Sound knowledge of the operation of heavy plant;

Sound knowledge of plan and design interpretation;

Sound knowledge of horticulture and reticulation.

At least three years supervisory experience in the construction and maintenance of Parks and Gardens for local or public authorities or private contractors.

5.4 Qualifications and/or Training:

Horticulture Certificate or relevant Industry experience;

Handling and use of pesticides;

Aerodrome Reporting Office;

Hold current "A" and "B" Class licences.

6. KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise the operation of Council’s Parks and Gardens, Waste Management and the Road Reserve Teams, ensuring:

adequate control of refuse collections and refuse site operations;

maintenance of roads, streets, footpaths and drainage systems, including reinstatements as required;

maintenance of street scapes and recreation facilities and playground equipment, including design and implementation of landscaping and reticulation;

Ensure that safe work practices are adhered to and that all accidents, workers compensation issues and other incidents are reported and documented;

Ensure accepted work standards are maintained;

Arrange materials and plant as required for Works and Parks and Gardens Programs;

Monitor the preparation of employee time sheets and verify attendance and time allocations;

Liaise with public utilities and authorities for the co-ordination of works and the protection of services;

Negotiate with Government Departments, SEC, Telecom, MRD, suppliers such as High Power in order to facilitate Council Programs;

Prepare Budget for Annual Maintenance and Capital Expenditure requests;

Monitor the progress of works and expenditure against budget allocations and report anticipated discrepancies to the Manager Technical Services;

Co-ordinate and supervise contractors and works contracts;

 

Prepare monthly report on works, proposed works, plant condition and other matters to the Manager Technical Services;

Implement training programs on all aspects of Parks and Gardens, Drainage, Plant and Equipment, Fire Safety and Occupational Health and Safety.

Establish and maintain Procedures Manuals for all aspects of the working environment;

Any other duties consistent with the level of this position and the principles of broad-banding.

 

7.1 Responsible to: Manager Technical Services

7.2 Supervision of: Outside Staff of 6 comprising:

1 Leading Hand

5 Plant Operators/Gardeners

7.3 Internal and External Liaisons:

Internal: Manager Technical Services

All Other Staff

External: Public Utilities and Authorities

Suppliers

Ratepayers

General Public

Government Departments

Hamersley Iron

Exercises a degree of autonomy, controls projects and/or programs, sets outcomes for subordinates, establishes priorities and monitors work flow in areas of responsibility;

Solutions to problems can generally be found in documented techniques, precedents, guidelines or instructions. Assistance is available when required;

Signs orders for plant and materials that have been approved in the Council’s annual budget;

Engages staff below the level of Leading Hand.

 

 

9. SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential:

Developed team development and leadership skills;

Developed time management skills;

Developed verbal and written communication skills;

Developed public relations and interpersonal skills;

Developed skills in the use of levels;

Developed knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare regulations; Equal Opportunity legislation and Policies;

Sound knowledge of award conditions and dispute procedures;

Sound knowledge of the operation of heavy plant;

Sound knowledge of plan and design interpretation;

At least three years supervisory experience in the construction and maintenance of Parks and Gardens for local or public authorities or private contractors;

Holds a current "A" and "B" Class Licence;

Computer literate (MS Office 97 and E-mail).

Desirable:

Developing knowledge of Council’s organisational structure and function;

Knowledge of the Shire district;

Working knowledge of Local Government Law in respect of works;

Current "C" Class Licences;

Certificate in Works or Turf Management;

Certificate in Horticulture;

Qualifications as a Supervisor;

Qualified as an Aerodrome Reporting Officer.