Assistant Director of Public Works

About the role

This is a full-time(Executive/Senior Level Officials & Managers and Professionals) position with the City's Public Works Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for coordinating, managing and directing the activities of the Streets and Drainage Division, Traffic Operations, and any other Divisions within Public Works that may be assigned by the Director of Public Works. Reporting relationship: Director of Public Works.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement the Department's goals and objectives;
• recommend and administer policies and procedures;
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of work plans, projects and programs;
• implement policies and procedures;
• review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
• Oversee the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Departmental budget;
• direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies;
• implement adjustments as necessary;
• Oversee the preparation of the Capital Improvement budget;
• direct the forecast of additional funds needed to design, construct and implement projects as scheduled;
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel;
• provide or coordinate staff training;
• work with employees to correct deficiencies;
• implement discipline and termination procedures;
• Develop, review and present staff reports to City Council, City management and various boards and commissions;
• Manage, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Streets and Drainage Division activities including: preventive maintenance, capital improvements, budgetary oversight and a policy implementation;
• Manage the Pavement Maintenance and Management Program (PMMP) including: condition assessment, planning, project prioritization, budgeting, and coordination of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation efforts.
• Manage, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Traffic Division including: preventive maintenance, new purchases, budgetary oversight and policy implementation;
• Maintain department ordinances and requirements to the adopted standards and generally accepted engineering practices and provide engineering support services to the Director/City Engineer and other departments;
• Cookordinate and oversee any other departmental programs or tasks at the direction of the Director of Public Works;
• Serve as part of the Emergency Management Team and respond to natural disasters and other emergency operations;
• Perform the duties of the Director of Public Works in the Director’s absence;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works;
• Subject to 24-hour recall.

Requirements

• Five(5)years Of Relevant Professional Experience Are Preferred.
• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, from an accredited college or university and a Traffic Operations or a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification are preferred.

Qualifications

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Skills

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Benefits

BENEFITS
Medical Plans (Three Options)
Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles:
Single: $2,500 annually
Family: $5,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
Single: $5,000 annually
Family: $10,000 annually
Additional Details:
Employee pays dependent premiums
Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Provider: H.S.A. Bank
Features:
Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
Contribution Limits:
Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
City Contributions:
Employee only: $1,500
Employee & Family: $2,750
Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
PPO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles:
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays:
Generic: $10
Preferred: $40
Non-Preferred: $80
EPO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Deductibles:
Single: $1,500 annually
Family: $3,000 annually
Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
Single: $4,500 annually
Family: $9,000 annually
Prescription Drug Co-pays:
Generic: $10
Preferred: $45
Non-Preferred: $80
Dental Plans (Two Options)
DHMO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Features:
No deductible
No annual maximum
Member co-pay depends on the procedure
PPO Plan
Provider: Cigna
Features:
$1,500 per person annual maximum
$1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
Vision Provider: Vision Service Plan
Features:
Eye Exam $10 Copay
Frames $150 Allowance Annually
Life Insurance Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
Coverage:
$50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
$10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000
Flexible Spending Account Provider: Flores
Features:
Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
Pre-tax Dependent Care Account
Supplemental Insurance Policies Provider: Aflac
Accident
Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Statewide retirement system
7% employee contribution
City contributes 2 to 1
Visit TMRS for more information
Optional Deferred Compensation 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square
Other Benefits
Holidays
13 paid holidays per calendar year:
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees
Vacation
Earned based on years of service:
0-5 years: 14 days
6 years: 15 days
7 years: 16 days
8 years: 17 days
9 years: 18 days
10-14 years: 19 days
15 years or more: 20 days
Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.
Sick Leave
6 days per calendar year.
Educational Reimbursement
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Supplemental Information

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

Pay

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Schedule

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