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 internal and external customers; interpret complex regulations, laws, and guidelines; represent the Department and/or City effectively in a variety of meetings, including preparing and making presentations;

develop new policies impacting Department operations/procedures; make decisions regarding operational and personnel functions; respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner; and interpret financial statements and cost accounting reports.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office…