Director of Public Works

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, provides leadership and strategic direction for the Public Works and Engineering functions of the City.  Directs, manages, and supervises the activities of the Public Works Department, including the Engineering Division, personally or through subordinate manager and/or supervisors.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages and directs employees responsible for construction, and maintenance of City’s infrastructure including streets, signs/signals, drainage, water, and sewers. Responsible for fleet maintenance, Public Works related purchasing and contractual services administration.   Selects, trains, and evaluates performance of employees.

1. Determines department policies and procedures, long-term and short-term plans, objectives, and operational guidelines.

1. Prepares and administers the department’s budget.

1. Develops long range plans, master plans, and other strategic documents; interprets results for use in planning, evaluation and decision making; continually monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery, assesses workload, reporting relationships and opportunities for improvements within the programs, services and facilities managed and maintained by the Department.

1. Prepares and presents Public Works Department issues, analysis, and recommendations to City management, City Council, various boards, and the public.

1. Ensures contractual agreements are met and that the City is properly served by the construction and installation of facilities and improvements made by contractors.

1. Communicates with public and responds to and attempt to resolve their concerns and issues.

1. May perform other assignments and handle special projects, as required.

1. Regular and timely attendance is required as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate managers and/or supervisors who supervise employees in the Public Works Department.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS - to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, and five years of progressively responsible professional/supervisory experience and/or public works or engineering management experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.  Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.  Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction plans and construction specifications.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A valid Texas Driver’s license is required, and a Texas Professional Engineer License is preferred.

SPECIALIZED KSA'S

Must have knowledge of use and application of computer software relevant to the position.  Demonstrated ability to determine the prudent and appropriate course of action in situations where policy guidelines may not be available or require interpretation.  Advanced oral and written communications skills; develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and other Department/Division heads; respond in an accurate and professional manner to inquiries from other agencies and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.