Assistant Public Works Director
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required, along with 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works, utilities, or construction management, and a minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
Essential Job Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: A. Assists in establishing administrative and operational policies and procedures for all Public Works departments. B. Advises and instructs Public Works Supervisors regarding problems within their departments. He has direct responsibility for supervision, coordination and operation of all Public Works departments to include water plant, solid waste facilities, streets, electric and power supply, parks and park facilities maintenance and operation, and collection and distribution systems. C. Reviews and approvals proposed budgets for Public Works departments and assists in total budget preparation, including general funds, revenue sharing, street and alley fund and grant procurement and administration. D. Makes periodic inspections of City facilities and operations. E. Reviews reports of all Public Works departments’ activities and progress for evaluation upon request and determines appropriate actions required, if any. F. Receives complaints about City services from citizens and resolves problems or forwards to appropriate department for handling. G. Assists in selection and evaluation of all Public Works Supervisors. H. Prepares special reports as required and serves as an advisor to the City Manager. I. Assists in preparation of the City Council agenda once a month, including drafting of items, editing of items by other departments and reviewing council meeting minutes J. Attends City Council meeting once a month and other council meetings and work sessions as necessary to provide managerial staff support. Coordinates follow-up actions from City Council meetings. K. Attends meetings of internal and external committees and organizations, including Public Works meetings, departmental staff meetings, public works meetings and various project oriented meetings. L. Reviews departmental and public works operations and reviews literature to research possible improvements and changes. M. Responds to questionnaires, surveys and other requests for information from public, other government agencies, City Manager, City Council and others. N. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.
Miscellaneous Information
Knowledge • Strong knowledge of public works operations, municipal infrastructure systems, and engineering principles. • Budget development, contract management, and personnel supervision. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, elected officials, and the public. Skills : • Handle stress effectively without it interfering with performance. • Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility. • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Abilities: • Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other employees and the public. • Work alone and make decisions with little to no supervision. • Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. • Adhere to all City and departmental safety policies and procedures. • Performs work operations which permit frequent opportunities for decision-making of minor importance and frequent opportunity for decision-making of major importance, either of which would affect the work operations of large organizational component and the organization's clientele. • General oversight. Activities covered by general organizational philosophy and objectives. Solving problems in novel, non-recurring or swiftly changing situations in which the approach is not fully defined. Guidance by top executive officer or business owner. • Supervises and manages multiple departments through 3 to 5 supervisors who supervise employees that are engaged in diversified activities. • Supervises the following departments: Street, Water, Wastewater, Park & Recreation, Drainage, Electric, Code Enforcement. • Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in very important monetary losses to the organization.
