Public Works Director

Director of Public Works

The Director of Public Works is a position which includes Streets, Parks & Cemeteries, Equipment Services, and Utilities that include both a water and wastewater treatment plant. This position directs the department through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; and assures the effective completion of projects and compliance with state and Federal regulations, City policies, procedures and goals. A Professional Engineering license is preferred but not required.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of employees in this classification, but rather provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Employees may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional or position-specific duties. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or modified at any time, with or without notice.

• Directs Public Works Department (PWD) staff and operations including engineering, streets, water & wastewater, solid waste, fleet, facilities, and drainage.
• Serves as the principal advisor to the City on Public Works programs and technical issues; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in operational strategies and priorities; coordinates PWD operations within the City, and assures program objectives and standards meet City goals.
• Evaluates City needs and Capital Improvement Program plans, and determines PWD operational plans, strategic plans, priorities, resource requirements, and goals.
• Develops and directs strategies to meet City goals and objectives; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects; develops project budgets and manages expenditures.
• Assures effective communication of PWD issues; interprets and explains Federal and state rules and regulations; evaluates and analyzes policies and procedures, and recommends solutions; assures the Department's activities follow all laws, policies, and regulations.
• Directs the activities of the PWD management staff; plans, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems.
• Directs contracted projects; assures project deliverables meet cost and quality requirements.
• Writes technical and analytical reports and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with PWD projects, contracts, and regulatory issues.
• Analyzes Department financial and resource information; manages PWD operating budgets; calculates operating costs and develops solid waste, water, and sewer rate proposals for the City Council.
• Directs coordination with Federal, state, and regional organizations, and City departments; manages community relations and resolves complaints and community issues; prepares and presents reports for internal and external audiences.
• Prepares for and responds to various City emergency situations and serves in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a variety of assignments; ensures appropriate staff is trained and respond in accordance with the City's Emergency Management Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

The following are the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Seven years' work experience in engineering design, project management, and civil engineering, preferably in the public sector OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Possess a valid Texas Driver's License
• Must complete required NIMS courses ICS 300 & ICS
  400 within one year of employment
• Registered as Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers if applicable

Required Knowledge Of:

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Fundamentals of civil engineering, mathematics, and physics.
• Principles of design, construction, and maintenance of public works projects.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in public works construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Principles and practices of government project management and methods of evaluating construction contract compliance.
• Federal and state codes and regulations governing public works infrastructure.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, and employee supervision.
• Facility, vehicle, and equipment maintenance procedures and practices.
• Principles of Information Technology, including Geographic Information Systems.

Required Skill In:

• Analyzing issues, evaluating alternatives, and…