Public Works Director​/City Engineer

Under the direction of the City Manager, plan, organize, direct and control the activities of the Public Works Department; direct maintenance and operations of Calexico’s public facilities and buildings including water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, Capital Improvement Plan design and construction, streets, parkways & parks maintenance and repairs, traffic engineering, sanitation, storm drains & detention basins, vehicle/fleet support & maintenance, transit services and support, municipal airport and City shop;

supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

Assume full management responsibilities for all Public Works Department services and activities to Calexico’s public facilities and buildings including water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, Capital Improvement Plan design and construction, streets & parks maintenance and repairs, traffic engineering, sanitation, storm drains & detention basin, fleet support & maintenance, transit services and support, municipal airport and City shop.

Plan, organize, direct, and control the programs, projects, services, and operations of the Public Works department to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness; monitor the activities and operations of the Engineering Department.

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions.

Provide overall direction and technical expertise, information and assistance to department staff, contractors, and City management regarding assigned areas.

Assure the Public Works Department and project teams have appropriate and sufficient tools, equipment, and materials to conduct and complete projects.

Prepare and write grants for a variety of long and short-term public works maintenance and construction projects, including water treatment plan, water distribution system/sewage collection, airport, streets, economic development agency and others as assigned.

Supervise project developments; review projects and engineering construction plans; modify projects and priorities as needed to respond to changes in departmental demands; coordinate and schedule assignments.

Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to department activities and issues; review regulatory agency reports and respond as needed.

Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for various divisions within the Public Works Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Develop, prepare, and administer/implement the annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in compliance with established engineering practices.

Represent the Department at meetings with other departments, cities, and agencies; develop and deliver oral and written reports, recommendations and other presentations to the City Council, citizen groups, committees, and agencies; attend various conferences.

Communicate with City administrators, contractors, State and federal agencies and citizens to coordinate department activities and programs, to resolve issues and conflicts, and to exchange information.

Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer; drive a vehicle to various locations to conduct work.

Perform related duties as assigned. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Training:
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or closely related field;
• Experience:
  
  Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works management, engineering, and project management, including two years in a supervisory capacity;
• Licenses or Certificates:
  Possession of valid California Professional Engineer License (P.E) and valid California Driver’s License is required;
  State certifications for water/wastewater treatment plant operations, maintenance and distribution is desirable.