Public Works Manager

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the General Manager, manages and directs resources including personnel and equipment required for operating and maintaining water, wastewater, solid waste, roads, general services, and related activities. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbent is the first-level management classification within the Public Works Department and is characterized by the responsibility to manage subordinate-level, first-line supervisors, who have day-to-day responsibility for assigned section activities. Differs from the Projects Manager in that the latter is responsible for capital projects and general procurement of public works SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
This classification receives general directions from the General Manager. The position exercises direct and indirect supervision over technical, field personnel, and laborers, in addition to outside contractors and vendors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency or departmental needs and changing business practices.

• Manages the operation and maintenance of water treatment and distribution systems; water meter reading and customer service; operation and maintenance of water/reclaimed water treatment facilities and collection systems; solid waste transfer station operations and facilities; roads repair and maintenance; general services and fleet operations and maintenance.

• Determines the priority of maintenance activities; manages, assigns, and directs personnel and equipment through subordinate supervisors in the operation, maintenance, and construction of facilities and systems.

• Monitors and inspects maintenance projects during construction and at completion; identifies and directs corrective action as needed.

• Develops and administers operations and maintenance priorities through inspections management of assets within budget constraints.

• Establishes policies for all aspects of water, wastewater, solid waste, roads, and general services operations; plans, coordinates, directs, and reviews process control activities, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical operation, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure compliance with legally mandated permit requirements.

• Ensures compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, State Department of Health Services, California State Water Resources Control Board, Fish and Game permits, US Army Corps of Engineers requirements, etc.

• Implements and maintains an effective safety program in compliance with OSHA requirements and District safety policies; identifies safety concerns and implements appropriate preventive measures.

• Analyzes staffing, equipment, and materials needs to allocate and monitor budgeted resources; approves budgeted expenditures and makes expenditure adjustments to stay within budget; provides budget recommendations based on analysis of operational and maintenance requirements.

• Develops strategies and work plans for the successful achievement of department project goals, and plans and recommends process/system improvements.

• Interviews and selects staff; supervises, evaluates, and trains staff; recommends and acts on personnel matters; ensures compliance with Memoranda of Agreement and District Personnel Rules and Regulations.

• Responds to and directs operations during emergency situations; prioritizes equipment and material needs; determines need for and requisitions contractors; coordinates response with other agencies and District departments/agencies; maintains records for reimbursement claims.

• Investigates complaints from the public and other public agencies…