PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Job Duties

• Assume full management responsibility for all department operations, programs, services, and activities including street maintenance and construction, storm drainage, wastewater and water utilities, cemetery, engineering, traffic control, transportation planning and building codes and permits.
• Direct the development, implementation, and administration of departmental strategies, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the department's performance measurement framework and tracking system; monitor operational effectiveness, evaluate outcomes, and serve as the department's principal advocate for improved performance management.
• Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Public Works Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Assure the effective maintenance of streets, lighting, sewer, water, and storm drainage systems, traffic systems and public grounds, including parks and rights-of-way.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with outside agencies for City services as required; ensure adherence to contract guidelines.
• Cooky/navigate environmental review of design, construction and maintenance functions, drainage and land use issues, transportation planning, and growth management.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct performance deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversee and lead the development and administration of the Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Manage development of functional plans for the enterprise funds, include rate studies and connection fee evaluation.
• Oversee the financial health of the department.
• Explain, justify and defend Department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serve as a member of the emergency response team for the city.
• Represent the Public Works Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the City Administrator; participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Receive general administrative direction from the City Administrator and exercises direct supervision of management, supervisory, technical, and clerical staff.