Right-of-Way Manager

Pay $28.82/Hour - $40.35/Hour

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

You can do great work and love what you do with the City of Delaware. We are an organization that succeeds because of teamwork, dedication, diversity, and the innovative spirit of all our employees. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development. The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages.  Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!   

Under the immediate supervision of the Deputy City Engineer and general oversight of the Public Works Director, the Right of Way Manager is responsible to provide oversight and coordination to construction activities within the public right of way performed by private utility agencies, property owners and government jurisdictions outside of the City, and to provide assistance to various City departments with internal construction coordination and delivery of minor public improvement projects on public properties.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101

1. Maintain weekly Right of Way activity report.
2. Review/approve permits and coordinate inspection for construction activities within the public right of way.
3. Review/approve overweight/over-height vehicle permits.
4. Perform field review of proposed construction activities in the right of way.
5. Provides Streets, Traffic and Engineering Divisions with administrative and field support.
6. Provides other departments with administrative and field support to improve project coordination.
7. Coordination of activities by ODOT, Township & County Garages within City corporate limits.
8. Manage the Safe Walks program; coordinate public and private repairs.
9. Perform annual evaluation of ADA ramp maintenance needs; Prepare maintenance estimates; Contract repair services.
10. Perform annual evaluations of business district sidewalk and paver area maintenance needs; Prepare maintenance estimates; Contract repair services.
11. Perform annual evaluation of multiuse trail and public parking lots to determine maintenance needs; Prepare maintenance estimates; Contract repair services.
12. Prepare bids/manage construction for minor public property improvement projects at Cemetery, Airport, Parks, and other City facilities.
13. Coordinate annual street sweeping contract and contractor.
14. Investigate public complaints of issues within the public right of way.
15. Update Access Delaware Facebook page concerning large private utility initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
• City and Department goals and objectives.
• City and Department policies and procedures.
• Government structure and process.
• Safety practices and procedures.

• Modern principles, practices and equipment utilized in street construction and traffic control and their maintenance.
• Building construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Unreinforced and reinforced concrete estimating, forming, placement and finishing.
• Asphalt concrete estimating, handling, placement, rolling and finishing.
• Highway pavement maintenance practices involving crack sealing, milling, patching, base repair, and pavement overlay operations.
• Highway maintenance equipment capabilities, and in estimating materials and manpower requirements to perform a variety of highway maintenance operations.
• Administering daily/weekly/seasonal work reporting, spreadsheets, and other records to quantify highway maintenance activity and production.
• City of Columbus and State of Ohio construction material specifications.
• MUTCD Maintenance of Traffic regulations and requirements

SKILLS

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Civic engagement and customer service.
• Engineering and construction plan reading and interpretation of technical data
• The use and general maintenance on all Public Works related equipment.
• Diagnosing and making minor adjustments to defective equipment.

ABILITIES

• Organize and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.

• Deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action.
• Operate assigned equipment.
• Organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Compile and prepare reports.  
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.   
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion.

• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
• Understand system or mechanical procedures.
• Maintain records and formulate data into report form.
• Evaluate emergency situations and identify corrective actions in a calm and professional manner.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The primary duties of this class are performed in a public building and outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions, vehicular traffic, confined spaces, and hazards involving the use of power tools and equipment and hazardous chemicals.
2. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, emergency, or alarm systems and to interact with employees.
3. Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend and generate written work instructions and work orders.
4. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a variety of power and hand tools, operate standard office equipment and a personal computer, operate a motor vehicle and heavy equipment, and to make adjustments to equipment.
5. Sufficient strength to lift and carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds for varying distances
6. Sufficient personal mobility, stamina, flexibility, and balance to perform maintenance and repair operations that require bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching and other physical exertions in an outdoor environment, frequently in varying temperatures.
7. Sufficient ability to endure prolonged exposure to varying temperatures; i.e. prolonged sun and heat exposure during summer months and cold/wind/dampness exposure during winter months.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Assigned work vehicle, iPad/laptop computer, measuring and survey instruments, software (e.g., Microsoft Office, City Works, Grid Smart, Precise GPS, Project Professional, Munis, and other applicable computer software), traffic data collection equipment.

Training, Experience, and Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduate or possess the equivalent GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in public works, public service, public administration, engineering, or other related field preferred.

1. Five (5) or more years minimum experience in highway construction or maintenance operations
2. Substantial experience in highway infrastructure materials specifications, applications, and construction methods

1. Possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
2. Any combination of training and experience which will indicate possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Supplemental Information / Special Requirements

The City of Delaware offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health, dental, and life insurance, retirement pension and savings plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and longevity pay and in many positions, paid uniforms or clothing allowance. This position is part of the Management Pay Plan.  Details about the compensation and benefits for this position can be found in the agreement by clicking here.

The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be required of employees holding this position.

The City of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), the City of Delaware will provide reasonable accommodations, upon reasonable request, to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.