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APPOINTMENTS\Promote Building Maintenance Mechanic Gary Austin to Working Supervisor in Bldg and Grounds—6-6-16
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROMOTION OF GARY AUSTIN
FROM BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC TO WORKING
SUPERVISOR IN BUILDING AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION NO. ,2016
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury's Facilities Manager has advised that there is
currently a vacancy in the Working Supervisor position in the Building and Grounds Department
due to the retirement of the prior Working Supervisor,and
WHEREAS, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Facilities Manager
posted for such position, and
WHEREAS, Gary Austin, a current full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic within the
Department,has requested a promotion to the position, and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Manager recommends that the Town Board authorize the
promotion of Gary Austin from Building Maintenance Mechanice to Working Supervisor as Mr.
Austin has met the qualifications and has the required job experience for the position,and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to authorize the requested promotion,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the promotion
of Gary Austin from Building Maintenance Mechanic to Working Supervisor in the Town Building
and Grounds Department effective on or about June 7th, 2016 at the rate of pay specified in the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and CSEA for the Working Supervisor
position for the year 2016, subject to a ninety (90) day probationary period and any other applicable
Civil Service requirements, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Facilities Manager and/or Budget Officer to complete any forms and take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 6th day of June,2016 by the following vote:
AYES .
NOES :
ABSENT:
WORKING SUPERVISOR
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF CLASS: The work involves responsibility for supervising and
participating in tasks relating to construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges and related
structures, tasks relating to municipal buildings and grounds maintenance and repair, or tasks relating to
facilities maintenance, including recreation areas.The incumbent acts as a work leader over an assigned work
crew. This class differs from that of higher-level positions by virtue of the nature and extent of the
supervision exercised. A Working Supervisor oversees the details of assigned work projects, supervises
assigned crews as the particular occasion demands and actively participates in work projects,performing both
skilled and unskilled work in one or more of the construction, building or grounds trades. The work is
performed under general supervision of a higher level supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of
independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. This is a broad class which includes positions
in many fields of work. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Leads and participates in the construction of gravel,macadam,asphalt or concrete roads;
Leads and participates in evacuation,drainage and embankment projects;
Leads and participates in the preparation of ditches,culverts, basins and miscellaneous work;
Leads and participates in the cutting of brush,trimming of trees,and setting of guide posts;
Leads and participates in snow removal and ice control activities;
Leads and participates in the painting,repair and routine maintenance of all equipment;
Leads and participates in skilled and unskilled building cleaning,maintenance and repair tasks;
Leads and participates in facilities,grounds,and/or fields maintenance;
Leads and participates in equipment operation,maintenance,repair and safety training programs;
Consults with higher level supervisor regarding the scope,scheduling and progress of the work assigned;
Observes the work performed and inspects its final completion to ensure safety,effectiveness and efficiency
Ensures that the crew is equipped with the appropriate tools, materials and equipment
Creates and maintains basic records and reports relative to the work performed;
Operates motor equipment,tools and equipment related to the work assigned;
May perform manual labor activities relating to the assigned work;
May maintain time records and other records;
May oversee the servicing of assigned motor vehicles;
May maintain inventory records and the pricing of supplies,materials and equipment as directed;
May communicate with municipal officials and the public,as needed,relating to facility issue.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Ability to supervise the work of others engaged in routine tasks; ability to
understand and follow oral and written directions;ability to get along well with others;ability to keep records
and make reports; dependability; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
a. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two(2)years
of experience in construction, public works,buildings maintenance,grounds maintenance or related
activities;
b. Four(4)years of paid experience as defined in(a)above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: Possession of an appropriate
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles operator's license at the time of appointment.
Warren County Civil Service
Amended,4.22.16
JC:Non-competitive