7A29
ABATEMENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR

This is supervisory work directing, through subordinate supervisors, field forces engaged in cleaning and sealing vacant buildings and abating other public nuisances in violation of the housing, fire, and health codes. Coordinating abatement work with City and other agencies and the public is a of major significance to the work. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior.

• Positions must supervise, through subordinate supervisors, field forces engaged in cleaning and sealing vacant buildings and abating other public nuisances.
• Positions must perform the work in the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

• Reviews requests of nuisances to be abated; determines priority of cases based on the impact of the violation of the requestor; assigns routine cases to subordinate crew chief to inspect the property and determine the extent of work and materials required; estimates job time and composition of crew required; schedules and assigns work to crew chief based on priority and/or geographic location; reviews completed work orders and reports of crew chief inspection to determine quality and quantity of each crew's work; conducts on site work inspections.
• Inspects properties in an emergency or unusual situation; determines the extent of work and materials required; prepares reports detailing conditions found; contacts City departments and other agencies to coordinate activities; obtains additional equipment, supplies or personnel required; directs crews in completing unusual abatement work.
• Approves requisitions for material, tools and equipment.
• Instructs subordinates in the use of first level maintenance of vehicles and abatement equipment; supervises personnel in making minor building and equipment repairs.
• Supervises the maintenance of records pertaining to unit activities; prepares or assists subordinates in preparing reports of conditions encountered, employee injuries, vehicular accidents and other matters.
• Interviews and orients new employees; investigates infractions of regulations by employees; recommends disciplinary action; attempts to resolve employee grievances.
• Performs related work a required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• tools, equipment, materials and supplies used to abate nuisances
• the techniques required for planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing the work of field crews engaged in abating nuisances
• the techniques required for estimating materials, supplies, tools, equipment and personnel needed to abate nuisances
• supervisory methods and techniques
• housing, fire and health code requirements as they relate to vacant buildings and abating public nuisances
• hazards and safety precautions involved in a large laboring operation
• city geography and street layout
• the first-level maintenance required for vehicles and other equipment
ABILITY TO:
• plan, assign, schedule and review the work of field crews engaged in abating nuisances
• exercise judgment and discretion in enforcing pertinent departmental regulations, policies and procedures
• estimate materials, supplies, tools, equipment and personnel needed to abate nuisances
• maintain records and prepare reports pertinent to abatement activities
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public
• understand and follow oral and written instructions

EDUCATION
• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
• Three years of experience in a general laboring operations.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
• Two years of experience supervising field workers engaged in cleaning and sealing vacant buildings and abating public nuisances.

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department, which has included the Specific Experience.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Abatement Services Supervisor.