Public Works Director

• Assumes management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including streets, storm drains, solid waste management, street sweeping, special assessment districts, parks, equipment, trees, cemetery, and facilities.

• Manages the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; established, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocates resources accordingly.

• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.

• Represents the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and interprets Public Works Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Public Works Department personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the Public Works Department's work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.

• Develops and administers major capital improvement programs/projects; coordinate development with City staff, property owners, consultants, and contractors.

• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.

• Coordinates the design of public works projects and facilities; oversees, administers, and coordinates contract engineering services in the approval of plans and specifications; oversees, administers, and coordinates construction activities and related department services.

• Makes recommendations to other departments on various programs including capital improvements, facility maintenance, and operations.

• Coordinates Public Works Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

• Serves as staff liaison to a number of boards, commissions, and committees.

• Provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to Public Works programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

• Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.

• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive public works program.

• Municipal public works planning, design, maintenance, and construction.

• Civil engineering principles related to planning, traffic, streets, parks, public buildings, and capital facilities planning.

• Technical, legal, and financial requirements involved in the conduct of municipal public works studies, planning, and construction.

• Techniques and methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports for proposed municipal facilities.

• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.

• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.

• Federal and State grants procedures, especially relating to transportation planning and management.

• Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Safe driving principles and practices.

• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.

• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Public Works Department.

• Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient public works.

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• Administer and coordinate consulting City engineer, solid waste management, NPDES, landscape architect, architect, street sweeping, and other contract operational and professional services.

• Work with community groups and advisory groups to build and develop successful community supported programs.

• Manage employees and/or consultants involved in State or Federal grant activities.

• Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

• Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Eight years of responsible public works experience including five years of management and supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, civil engineering or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California is desirable.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

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