Assistant City Manager (Public Works

Job Summary

The Assistant City Manager (ACM) is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of Public Works. The ACM directly supervises department heads and non-exempt staff within the Public Works Administration, Engineering, Water and Wastewater Utilities, Streets Operations, Capital Improvement Projects, and Fleet and Facilities divisions of the City. Provides project management oversight for one of the largest capital improvement plans in the State.

Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and may serve as Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence. Exercises direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

• Oversees all Public Works operations of the City, including utilities (water and wastewater), streets & drainage, stormwater, fleet, and facilities maintenance to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Oversees Engineering and Capital Improvement Projects to ensure effective and efficient operations.
• Participates in the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of the management staff.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Public Works departments. Develops and submits operating and capital improvement budget recommendations and related justifications for areas of responsibility; manages expenditures to approved appropriations.
• Identifies and implements cost-effective procedures and processes in Public Works. Researches, evaluates, and resolves complex operational and administrative issues; confers with other City management and department personnel to identify opportunities for administrative and operational improvement; develops recommendations for policy and procedure modifications.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations, as well as with applicable grant and contract provisions.
• Represents the City and the City Manager to elected officials, city staff, the community, and outside agencies; explains programs, policies, and activities related to Public Works; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, and significant issues.
• Prepares and submits reports regarding City operations to the City Council, government agencies, or other authorized entities, as required or requested.
• Meets and confers with citizens and business interests to remedy problems and discuss City policies and procedures; responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• Other duties as assigned by the City Manager or City Council.
• Remains accessible via phone to address job-related issues or emergencies, using city applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Formal

Education:

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Relatable

Work Experience:

Twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of municipal government, including five (5) years of significant supervisory and management responsibility.

Training, Licenses, and

Certifications:

Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Disclaimer:
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

• Sound working knowledge of general management principles, budgeting processes, multi-funded financing operations; human resources policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines related to city management.
• Strong knowledge of Public Works is desired but not required.
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