Assistant Public Works Director

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Performs difficult professional, technical, administrative, and supervisory work assisting the Public Works Director in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing City public works operations including streets, storm drainage, solid waste, facilities and grounds maintenance, cemetery operations, and fleet services.

An employee in this class assists the Public Works Director with the overall administration, operation, and strategic direction of the Public Works Department. Work includes supervising and coordinating multiple operational divisions; assisting with personnel administration, budgeting, capital planning, contract administration, project oversight, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and resolution of complex operational and citizen concerns; and identifying opportunities to improve safety, service delivery, efficiency, and public trust.

Employee provides technical guidance to supervisors and staff, coordinates activities with other City departments, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public, and exercises considerable independent judgment in establishing priorities and resolving operational issues. Employee serves as the Public Works Director in their absence. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Director and is evaluated through conferences, reports, observation, achievement of departmental objectives, and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

• • Assists the Public Works Director in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the activities, programs, projects, and personnel assigned to streets, storm drainage, solid waste, facilities and grounds maintenance, cemetery operations, fleet services, and other assigned functions; performs duties of Public Works Director in their absence.
• • Provides leadership, guidance, and technical support to division supervisors and staff; establishes priorities and deadlines, coordinates work assignments, evaluates operational needs, and assists in resolving complex problems.
• • Participates in recruitment, selection, training, career development, performance evaluation, counseling, and discipline of departmental personnel in coordination with the Public Works Director and Human Resources Department.
• • Promotes and enforces compliance with applicable safety policies, procedures, work practices, and specifications; identifies hazards, supports safety training, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• • Conducts field inspections of City and contracted public works projects to evaluate progress, workmanship, safety, regulatory compliance, and conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• • Assists with the development and administration of operating and capital budgets; prepares cost estimates and recommendations, monitors expenditures, reviews purchasing needs, and supports responsible use of departmental resources.
• • Assists with capital improvement planning, infrastructure assessment, contract administration, procurement, and the development and implementation of short- and long-range departmental goals.
• • Investigates and responds to citizen inquiries, service requests, and complaints; coordinates appropriate follow-up and develops or recommends practical and timely solutions.
• • Coordinates departmental activities and projects with other City departments, contractors, consultants, utility providers, governmental agencies, regulatory officials, and community stakeholders.
• • Participates in development and plan review…