Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Under the administrative direction of the Public Works Director, plan, organize, and direct the functions of the Public Works Department including construction, maintenance and repair of city streets, signs and storm drains, management of the solid waste contract, water and sewer system maintenance and repair and operation of water treatment plants. Assume responsible control of the Public Works Department in the absence of the Director.

City of Germantown public servants exist, first and foremost, to protect and enhance the quality of life of those we serve; every position on the Germantown team has a shared responsibility and accountability to fulfill this purpose. Through the constant alignment of individual actions, behaviors and performance with our organization’s values system, Germantown public servants demonstrate a steadfast commitment to our greater mission of Excellence.

Every day. As a mission-driven, values-centered organization, the expectation of senior leaders is to model ‘The Germantown Way’ at all times for those they influence and interact with daily.

• Under the administrative direction of the Public Works Director, supervise, manage weekly payroll and direct staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, task assignment and discipline. Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, activities of employees responsible for the maintenance of streets, signs, storm drains, and sewer systems; solid waste management, animal shelter operations and operation and maintenance of the City’s water supply and distribution system.
• Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility and review and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided.
• Collaborate with City Engineer and consultants in the planning, design, construction and inspection of public works projects.
• Direct the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for public works projects, including streets, sewer, storm drains, solid waste and municipal water systems.
• Prepare and recommend budget requirements including capital improvement program for Public Works and manage expenditures for the department; develop and monitor grant-funded programs.
• Aid in the direction and the negotiation and administration of various public works contracts including residential solid waste collection and recycling.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, business plans policies and priorities; recommend modifications to programs policies and procedure as appropriate.
• Aid the department in developing studies and prepares reports on proposed improvements, repairs, or changes in public works.
• Coordinate and manage departmental budgets, including operating, CIP, and enterprise funds. Assemble and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary, and prepare and update budget reports and agenda sheets for administration review.
• Oversee the procurement of services and inventory control for the Department. Authorize purchasing requisitions; issue check requests, coordinate the development of bids and specifications and ensure the adherence to procurement policies. Advise staff in locating vendors, preparation of specifications and bid selection. Direct or participate in the preparation of reports relative to the department operational programs.
• Review legislation to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, statures, and codes that impact Department operations.
• Respond to difficult citizen inquiries and complaints; investigate requests to determine action to be taken.
• Represents the City of Germantown in the area of public works on a variety of local, state, regional and national boards, commissions, committees and associations.
• Under the direction of the Public works Director assist the Assistant City Administrator, the City Administrator and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen on natural resource and environmental and public work service-related matters.

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