Director Public Works

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to ensure the provision of safe and adequate roads, engineering, floodplain administration, solid waste disposal sites, maintenance and operation of machinery and equipment, and fuel provision for the County.

Responsibilities

• Directs Department planning, various divisions, budget, including capital investments, and reporting.
• Liaises with outside groups, represents the County's interests at meetings, oversees the construction and maintenance of County roads and landfills.
• Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
• Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling employee work hours; evaluating performance of employees; handling employee grievances; employee training; scheduling employee leave; employee promotions; employee coaching; managing assistants and managing supervisors.
• Provides recommendations on employee salary increases; employee disciplinary actions and discharging employees.
• Directs long-range planning and establishment of goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Coordinates, supports and gives direction to each division, as needed.
• Captions: Coordinates work with other Departments and Elected Officials.
• Represents Department in planning with outside groups and in meetings with city/town, state, and Federal Officials.
• Directs preparation of budgets and cost estimates; forecasts revenues for divisions and programs.
• Conducts and/or directs studies and preparation of reports and recommendations.
• Represents interests of County at meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Performs other job duties as assigned by County Manager and may obtain input from members of the Board of Supervisors to assess needs throughout the County.