Director of Public Works​/City Engineer

Job Title

Under administrative direction, plans, directs, and coordinates municipal engineering and maintenance services; is responsible for the development and administration of programs designed to address primary areas of City service; exercises independent judgment, wisdom, common sense, and initiative in establishing efficient and effective departmental operations consistent with City Council policies and administrative guidelines established by the City Manager; functions as a member of the City's management team and actively participates in addressing issues of concern to the City;

and performs related work as assigned.

Plans, directs, and coordinates Department services and ensures services are provided according to federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations

Establishes policies and procedures relating to Department activities, and ensures policies are administered equitably

Prepares and directs the administration of the Department budget

Prepares and presents complex reports regarding public works projects in a non-technical manner easily understood by lay people

Guides the development of comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for department services, which involve assessment of needed construction or repair of City infrastructure and other related Department services

Advises, and otherwise provides assistance to, the City Council, City Manager, other City personnel, and the public regarding issues related to public works services and activities

Plans, organizes, and assigns work

Develops and establishes work methods and standards

Conducts or directs staff training and development

Reviews and evaluates employee performance, and executes disciplinary action as necessary

Represents the Public Works Department, or delegates such authority, in relations with the community, advisory committees, local, regional, state, and federal agencies, other public works agencies, and professional organizations

Schedules public hearings and leads discussions regarding proposed public works projects

Interacts with co-workers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner

Performs all duties within the context of the City's Mission Statement and organizational values

Participates in City's Development Review Committee and develops conditions of approvals for development projects

Reviews and approves subdivision maps

Reviews, approves, and inspects all development plans and construction related to public works improvements

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and techniques of public works planning, engineering, maintenance, and construction, including fleet, streets, grounds, and maintenance programs; laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations regarding local government operations related to municipal engineering services and public works programs; familiarity with land use and development issues, procedures, and processes; principles and practices of supervision and disciplinary processes; data collection and analysis techniques;

municipal budgeting processes; data processing systems/applications in a public agency; positive employee relations; and techniques of maintaining effective Council/staff and public/staff relations.

Skills and Abilities

to:
Plan, organize, and coordinate Department activities; research, prepare, and present complex reports on a variety of subjects; plan and enforce a balanced budget; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; establish and maintain effective relationships with the community at-large, the City Council, other City departments and public officials, public and private organizations and businesses, commissions/committees, and City staff;

analyze complex administrative situations and resolve them through application of City policy and management principles and practices; develop comprehensive plans to meet future City services; select, train, supervise, and evaluate employees; understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures; deal tactfully and courteously with…