A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is administrative and professional work in the
supervision and direction of the Department of Public Works.
(2)
Work involves responsibility for directing all public
works functions which are undertaken by Town forces, including the
construction and maintenance of highways, sidewalks, storm sewers
and sanitary sewers; the care of public grounds and buildings; tree
planting, trimming and removal; snow plowing; garbage collection;
refuse collection and disposal. The employee is responsible for the
maintenance of automotive and construction equipment used by the Department
and responsible for the approval of all projects of a public works
nature completed within subdivisions and for the inspection periodically
of such work while in progress. They serve as advisor to Town officials,
boards and commissions, developers, contractors and the Town Council
on all matters or problems pertaining to the public works field. Public
works programs are approved by the Town Manager and Town Council who
hold the Director of Public Works responsible for their proper execution.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Develop preliminary budget and work programs for the
Department of Public Works; explains and justifies these before the
Town Manager, Town Council and Financial Town Meeting; and organizes
the Department for carrying out approved programs.
(2)
Oversees the execution of all public works projects
and coordinates varied activities through instructions to forepersons,
equipment, operators and other employees.
(3)
Supervises clerical and accounting operations for
the maintenance of departmental records and prepares summary reports
of departmental activities and accomplishments.
(4)
Approves all plans for subdivision layouts with respect
to highways, storm drainage and grade; provides periodic inspection
of all such projects while in progress to see that all work is completed
in accordance with Town specifications and ordinances.
(5)
Investigates complaints regarding deficiencies in
system maintenance and has deficiencies corrected.
(6)
Confers with other department heads, the Town Manager,
Town Council, Planning Board, state officials, special committees
and commissions on engineering and other problems relating to public
works and advises them regarding the solution of such problems.
(7)
Confers with salesmen, prepares specifications for
bids and purchases needed supplies and materials for departmental
operations.
(8)
Prepares mobilization and action plans for snow removal,
disaster plans and for other emergencies and supervises such activities
in the field.
(9)
Drafts rough sketches and plans for road construction,
sidewalks, sewers and drains; lays out and checks line grades; or
confers with surveyors and engineers concerning such work.
(10)
Attends Council meetings and meetings of other Town
officials as representative of the Department of Public Works.
(11)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance
methods, materials and equipment as applied to municipal public works.
(2)
Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
as applied to municipal public works.
(3)
Considerable knowledge of the modern principles and
practices of municipal public works administration.
(4)
Considerable knowledge of the practical requirements
of landscape work and of tree care.
(5)
Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the activities
of the Public Works Department and to train all classes of employees
in their duties.
(6)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, other Town officials and the general
public.
D.
Desirable experience and training.
(1)
Considerable experience in the municipal public works
field, including responsible supervisory experience, in street and
highway construction and maintenance work, storm drainage, sidewalks,
tree care, public grounds and buildings, sanitary sewer systems and
treatment plants.
(2)
Graduation from a college or university and a working
knowledge or experience in civil engineering.
A.
Nature of work.
(2)
The employee in this class is responsible for examining, for safety and construction features, all plans and applications for building construction, for the issuance of permits, for the collection of fees and for inspections during construction to enforce compliance with building regulations. Work involves similar responsibilities with respect to plumbing and drainage. As permitted by ordinance, the employee in this class has been charged with the responsibility for enforcing Chapter 185, Zoning. The Building Inspector is permitted considerable independence in the execution of their duties, but work is subject to review by the Town Manager, the Town Council and Zoning Board of Review.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Examines all requests for building permits, together
with accompanying plans, for conformance with state building laws
and Town ordinances relating to building, plumbing, drainage and zoning.
(2)
Maintains records of permits issued and of the sizes,
materials and costs of buildings constructed, and renders monthly
and annual reports to the Town Council regarding building activity
and of their enforcement actions.
(3)
Makes periodic inspections during construction, alteration
and renovation to check operations for conformance with original plans
and for compliance with building, plumbing, drainage and zoning ordinances.
(4)
Sends copies of all permits issued to owners, the
Police Department and the office of the Tax Assessor.
(5)
Attends Council meetings and meetings of the Zoning
Board; furnishes information regarding building, plumbing, drainage
and zoning ordinances; and advises regarding enforcement problems.
(6)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Thorough knowledge of all types of building construction
materials and methods of the stages of construction when possible
violations and defects may be most easily observed and corrected.
(2)
Considerable knowledge of the principles of building
design and ability to interpret building plans and specifications
and to ascertain their compliance with laws and ordinances.
(3)
Considerable knowledge of state building laws and
with local ordinances relating to plumbing, drainage and zoning.
(4)
Ability to ascertain facts and to enforce laws and
ordinances in an effective, firm and tactful manner.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with contractors and the public, combined with a willingness and an
ability to impartially impose legal restraints on contractors and
builders when codes are not complied with.
(6)
Ability to maintain records of permits issued, fees
collected and inspections made.
[Added 12-1-1966]
A.
Nature of work.
(2)
The employee in this class is responsible for examining,
for safety and construction features, all plans and applications for
electrical installations, for the issuance of permits, the collection
of fees and for inspection during construction to enforce compliance
with electrical regulations. Work involves similar responsibilities
for repair work and emergency work. The Electrical Inspector is permitted
considerable independence in the execution of their duties, but their
work is subject to review by the Town Manager.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do listed examples include all
of the tasks which may be found in positions in this class.
(1)
Examines all requests for electrical permits, together
with accompanying plans, for conformance with state law and Town ordinance
relating to electrical construction, installation and repair.
(2)
Maintains records of permits issued and of the size
and cost of the construction work and renders monthly and annual reports
to the Town Manager and Town Council regarding electrical construction
activity and their enforcement actions.
(3)
Makes periodic inspections during construction, alteration
or renovation to check operations for conformance to original plans
and for compliance with local Electrical Codes and good practice.
(4)
Sends copies of all permits issued to owners, the
Building Inspector and office of the Tax Assessor.
(5)
Attends Council meetings and acts as advisor to the
Town regarding Electrical Code interpretation and enforcement.
(6)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Thorough knowledge of all types of electrical construction
materials and methods.
(2)
Considerable knowledge of the principles of electrical
design and the ability to interpret building plans and electrical
specifications and to ascertain their compliance with laws and ordinances.
(3)
Considerable knowledge of state laws and local ordinances
relating to building construction.
(4)
Ability to ascertain facts and to enforce laws and
ordinances in an effective, firm and tactful manner.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
with contractors and the public, combined with a willingness and ability
to impartially impose legal restraints on contractors and installers
when codes are not complied with.
(6)
Ability to maintain records of permits issued, fees
collected and inspections made.
D.
Desirable experience and training:
(1)
Experience as an electrician, electrical engineer,
electrical contractor or graduation from a college or university with
specialization in electrical engineering.
(2)
Licensed by the State of Rhode Island.
(3)
Not related directly or indirectly to any building
or electrical trade in the Town of Barrington.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is responsible work in supervising all public
works field activities for all annual programs and emergencies as
directed.
(2)
The employee in this class gives personal field supervision
to practically all construction, repair and maintenance activities
of the Department of Public Works. Responsibilities are varied and
extend to highways and streets, sidewalks, storm sewers, public grounds,
tree planting and trimming and snow plowing.
(3)
Supervision is exercised over a large field force
of laborers and equipment operators. All instructions and work programs
are received from the Director of Public Works who oversees all work
through personal inspections and frequent conferences.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Supervises the construction, seal-coating and surface
treatment of streets and highways, lays out, plans and directs the
work of laborers, light- and heavy-equipment operators all in accordance
with instructions from the Director of Public Works.
(2)
Organizes the work force for the planting and trimming
of trees and for landscaping and public grounds maintenance activities,
and provides general supervision of working forepersons in charge
of various projects while in progress.
(3)
Supervises the installation of storm drains and the
cleaning of catch basins and mosquito ditches.
(4)
Participates and supervises snow plowing and removal
activities.
(5)
Performs related work as required, including the completion
of daily time sheets and equipment usage reports.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices,
tools and equipment used in public works projects.
(2)
Ability to plan, lay out, coordinate, inspect and
schedule the work of a large crew of skilled and unskilled laborers
and equipment operators engaged in public works functions.
(3)
Ability to effectively supervise the proper use and
care of highway construction and maintenance equipment.
(4)
Ability to interpret and work from rough sketches
and plans.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with superiors, employees and the general public.
(6)
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand
exposure to unfavorable climatic conditions.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is skilled journeyman level work in repairing
automotive and related mechanical equipment, including stationary
items, of the Department of Public Works.
(2)
Employee overhauls, maintains and repairs engines
and other mechanical equipment. Assignment requires ability to do
metal fabrication work, brazing and welding of a complex nature.
(3)
Employee schedules and lays out work to meet departmental
requirements for seasonal operations; supervises assistant mechanic
and helpers; orders repair or replacement parts as required and as
directed by the Department Director; maintains records of servicing
of all departmental equipment. Work is inspected in progress and upon
completion, but the employee must use judgment as to methods of repair
after receiving complaints of faulty operation by oral or written
work orders.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Does general overhaul and repair on light and heavy
trucks, gasoline motors, mowers, tractors, tractor shovels, road rollers,
motor grader, sweeper and other automotive and mechanical equipment.
(2)
Fabricates and repairs parts and equipment by use
of special welding and forging tools and equipment.
(3)
Inspects, adjusts and replaces necessary automotive
units and related parts, including valves, pistons, main bearings
and assemblies and cooling units; repairs and overhauls brakes, ignition
systems, transmissions, differentials and rear-axle assemblies; and
tunes motors using standardized testing equipment.
(4)
Keeps simple automotive servicing records and assures
that all items of equipment are brought in on time for lubrication
and service checks.
(5)
Performs related work as required and is held directly
responsible for the operational maintenance of all department equipment
by the Department Director.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and
equipment of the automotive mechanic trade.
(2)
Considerable knowledge of the principles of gasoline
engines and of the mechanical repair of heavy trucks and heavy-duty
construction and maintenance equipment.
(3)
Ability and skill to complete complex welding and
forging.
(4)
Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools
employed in motor repair and maintenance work.
(5)
Skill in locating defects in automotive and auxiliary
equipment with ability to adapt available tools and repair parts to
specific repair problems.
(6)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written
orders and to instruct operators in the proper maintenance of their
units.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is skilled work in the operation of heavy-duty
trucks and public works maintenance and construction equipment.
(2)
Employees of this class are responsible for the safe
and efficient operation of heavy equipment which requires more than
ordinary skill to avoid damage or to perform work effectively. Allocation
to this class presumes that employees operate as a regular assignment
such equipment as motor graders, rollers, sweepers, bulldozers, tractor
or shovel loaders or heavy-duty rubbish trucks.
(3)
Employees may supervise one or more helpers assigned
to assist with the work of the equipment. After initial instructions,
employees are permitted considerable independence in carrying out
their work but are subject to occasional field inspections.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Operates heavy-duty equipment in maintaining unimproved
and semi-improved streets and on highways on all types of maintenance
and construction projects of the Public Works Department; capable
of efficiently operating items of equipment, such as rollers, graders,
sweeper, motor grader or a paving machine.
(2)
Operates a heavy-duty rubbish truck on regularly assigned
routes in collecting rubbish; participates in loading work and supervises
helpers assigned to the truck.
(3)
Lubricates equipment regularly, makes operating repairs
to equipment, services with gas and oil and assists a mechanic when
any major repairs are needed.
(4)
Performs related work as required and performs the
duties of a skilled laborer or working foreperson when so assigned.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Considerable knowledge of operating and maintenance
requirements of heavy-duty trucks and heavy-duty highway construction
and maintenance equipment.
(2)
Considerable knowledge of the hazards of operating
heavy-duty automotive and construction equipment and of applicable
safety rules and regulations.
(3)
Ability to operate such equipment skillfully, safely
and according to traffic laws and regulations.
(4)
Ability to detect needed repairs and to make necessary
operating adjustments to heavy-duty equipment.
(5)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written
instructions and to work independently in the performance of regular
working duties.
(6)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees and the general public.
(7)
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand
exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
(8)
Ability to secure a driver's license and to have good
eyesight, including freedom from color blindness, and good hearing.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is semiskilled work in the operation of light
and moderately heavy equipment and both crawler or rubber-tired tractors.
(2)
Employees of this class are responsible for the safe
and efficient operation of assigned equipment and are frequently responsible
for the safety of passengers, helpers and loaders. They participate
in loading and unloading work and occasionally supervise helpers assigned
to the truck. Equipment operation is a regular assignment of employees
in this class, but they work on ordinary laboring tasks as required.
Specific instructions are received at the beginning of the day or
when new jobs are begun. Thereafter, work is performed with little
direct supervision, except occasional field inspections.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Operates dump, flatbed or other trucks in hauling
of material and supplies used by the Department of Public Works in
all fields of maintenance and construction work.
(2)
Plows snow with blade attachment to the truck.
(3)
Hauls asphalt materials for street and sidewalk construction
and repair work.
(4)
Loads and unloads trucks by hand or otherwise; makes
minor operating adjustments to equipment; services truck with gas
and oil; and completes periodic greasing service.
(5)
Assists a mechanic in making repairs to trucks and
other equipment.
(6)
Operates rubber-tired tractors with snow plowing,
mowing or loading attachments used for maintenance projects or in
the sweeping of streets.
(7)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance
requirements of trucks and automotive equipment.
(2)
Working knowledge of the hazards involved in equipment
operation and of applicable safety rules and regulations.
(3)
Working knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and
rules involved in equipment operation.
(4)
Ability to operate trucks and equipment skillfully,
safely and according to traffic laws and regulations.
(5)
Ability to detect needed repairs and to make necessary
simple adjustments to automotive equipment.
(6)
Ability to understand and carry out oral and simple
written instructions and to work independently in the performance
of regular working duties.
(7)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees and the general public.
(8)
Ability to work long hours out of doors and to withstand
exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
(9)
Ability to secure a driver's license and to have good
eyesight, including freedom from color blindness, and good hearing.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is semiskilled manual labor of more than ordinary
difficulty.
(2)
Employees in this class perform laboring tasks involving
the use of some acquired skills, act as lead worker over a few laborers
doing routine manual work or act as a skilled trades helper. Although
much of the work of employees of this class may be routine, allocation
to this class presumes that employees are frequently required to perform
more difficult tasks requiring skills acquired through experience.
Work is performed under the supervision of a foreperson who issues
oral orders and inspects work frequently.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Operates a material spreader on highway maintenance
and repair projects.
(2)
Mow lawns and public grounds using a walking-type
power mower and trims and cultivates shrubbery.
(3)
Cleans catch basins and maintenance holes of sand
and debris.
(4)
Assists in excavation work by hand and in the laying
of pipe for storm or sanitary sewer lines; mixes cement; patches holes
with cement and or asphalt materials.
(5)
Acts as a guide to heavy- and light-equipment operators
on construction and maintenance projects and assists in handling traffic.
(6)
Serves as helper to a mechanic performing equipment
repair work; cleans parts, handles tools and makes simple adjustments
as directed.
(7)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Some skill in using or operating standard maintenance
and repair tools and equipment.
(2)
Ability to perform a variety of semiskilled manual
tasks.
(3)
Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
(4)
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended
periods under unfavorable climatic conditions.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is a supervisory and manual work in the direction
of a small group of manual workers performing unskilled and semiskilled
laboring tasks and equipment operators on a specific project or projects.
(2)
An employee in this class is responsible for supervising
and participating in maintenance or construction projects. Work is
carried out according to definite plans or instructions furnished
by a superior. Inspections of work are made frequently, although duties
themselves are carried out with considerable independence after initial
instructions are received.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Supervises a small crew of laborers in digging and
clearing ditches and in spraying for mosquito control.
(2)
Supervises a small crew of persons in removing snow
from sidewalks, crosswalks and bridges.
(3)
Serves as subforeperson to a supervisor in directing
a part of a construction or maintenance program, such as sidewalk
construction projects, surface treatment projects, drainage construction
projects and other miscellaneous annual departmental programs.
(4)
Receives written or oral assignments, contacts the
crew and collects necessary equipment, assigns work to each member
of the crew, instructs persons in proper work methods and procures
daily material needs as directed.
(5)
Employees in this classification shall be held responsible
for the production and conduct of all employees assigned to work under
their supervision.
(6)
Performs related work as required and directed.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, tools
and equipment used in public works projects.
(2)
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions
of maintenance and construction work.
(3)
Skilled in the use of common hand tools and in the
operation and care of automotive equipment, both light and heavy.
(4)
Ability to supervise and participate in construction
and maintenance projects of limited scope.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with subordinates and with the general public.
(6)
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods
and operate mechanized equipment under adverse working conditions.
D.
Desirable experience and training:
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is semiskilled manual work in the general maintenance
and repair of buildings, building equipment and drainage systems,
and in the use of general light equipment for the completion of such
work.
(2)
Employees of this class perform a variety of semiskilled
tasks approaching the journeyman level in several of the building
and mechanical trades, but seldom requiring journeyman skill in any
one trade.
(3)
Assignments are received in the form of oral or written
work orders, and, although work may be performed independently, it
is subject to inspection by a superior while in progress and upon
completion.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Does carpentry work, painting and plastering work
in the maintenance and repair of buildings.
(2)
Builds cabinets, bookcases and tables using standard
woodworking tools and equipment, and repairs and refinishes benches
and desks.
(3)
Builds small frame structures, such as garages and
beach houses.
(4)
Does masonry work in building catch basins, maintenance
holes and brick or stone walls; pours and finishes concrete.
(5)
Repairs window sashes and cords, replaces broken window
glass and does simple plumbing and electrical work.
(6)
Performs related work as required and operates motorized
equipment of the Department of Public Works as directed.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools
and materials used in general maintenance and repair work.
(2)
Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and
safety precautions of building maintenance and repair work.
(3)
Skill in the use of common hand tools and standard
mechanical equipment used in building maintenance and mechanical repair
work.
(4)
Ability to perform semiskilled maintenance tasks as
directed and to interpret and work from rough sketches and penciled
layouts.
(5)
Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written
directions.
(6)
Ability to secure a driver's license, to work long
hours out of doors and to withstand exposure to adverse climatic conditions.
A.
Nature of work.
(1)
This is janitorial work involving responsibility for
cleaning, heating, routine maintenance and related custodial tasks
in a public building.
(2)
Work requires a high degree of reliability and thorough
knowledge of cleaning methods and practices. Because assigned buildings
are used frequently for public meetings, it is important that employees
of this class be reasonable adept at public contacts and be sensitive
to the needs and wishes of civic groups. Employees are usually in
close association with school children and are expected to exercise
mature judgment in this environment. Specific oral instructions accompany
major assignments to employees of this class, but they make ordinary
decisions as to work methods. Work is reviewed by an administrative
superior through observation of results obtained.
B.
Examples of work performed. Any one position may not
include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include
all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.
(1)
Sweeps and mops floors, corridors, halls and stairways.
(2)
Cleans washbowls, drinking fountains, toilets and
floors; dusts woodwork, desks, chairs and other furniture.
(3)
Washes windows, oils or waxes floors and polishes
furniture.
(4)
Makes simple repairs and adjustments to boilers and
heating appurtenances.
(5)
Makes minor repairs to buildings and building equipment.
(6)
Moves furniture and supplies when necessary, sweeps
sidewalks, shovels snow and otherwise maintains the grounds immediately
surrounding the building.
(7)
Repairs minor plumbing defects of toilets, basins,
drains and drinking fountains; makes minor electrical repairs; and
replaces fuses and burned out bulbs.
(8)
Performs related work as required.
C.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
(1)
Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and
practices essential to the cleaning of buildings.
(2)
Working knowledge of the operation and general care
of low pressure heating systems.
(3)
Some knowledge of building maintenance requirements
and ability to perform simple repair tasks on buildings and building
equipment.
(4)
Ability to understand and follow oral and written
instructions.
(5)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with building occupants and with the general public.
(6)
Sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain
of long hours in cleaning work.
[Added 7-10-1967]
A.
Nature of work:
(1)
This is responsible work in the engineering field
related directly to the demands for facilities.
(2)
The Engineer shall be responsible to the Director
of Public Works for all matters of engineering inspection, execution
or policy determination.
(3)
In the absence of the Director of Public Works, this
individual shall assume responsibility for the overall operations
of the Department of Public Works.
(4)
They shall be available to all official bodies of
the Town for engineering advice.
B.
Examples of work performed:
(1)
They shall be responsible for the design, preparation
of specifications and periodic supervision of the construction of
such Town facilities as highways, drainage systems, sewers, water
supply and distribution systems and related work.
(2)
They shall maintain and execute a system of filing
and indexing of all Town maps, plans, data and records of an engineering
nature.
(3)
They shall perform inspection services on all construction
by contract involving Town funds.
(4)
They shall assist and advise the Director of Public
Works on all operations and act in their capacity during their absence.
