Assistant Public Works Director

Under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering & Public Works, however, this employee must also exercise considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in order to meet department objectives; plans, develops, supervises and directs City’s Public Works operation. Work involves the responsibility for directing all phases of municipal public works; formulates policies and coordinates activities in accordance with general policies established by the City Manager.

The Assistant Director of Public Works exercises supervision over a number of unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled and supervisory maintenance and construction employees. The employee is responsible for the preparation, implementation of and adherence to procedures; department personnel functions, public grounds and facilities management. Responsibilities also include maintaining appropriate work relationships with peers and subordinates, and with the general public.

Note:
The salary range shown represents the minimum to maximum salary established for the position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.

Directs the daily operations of the Public Works Department’s divisions (City buildings, public grounds, streets and stormwater, City vehicles).

Directs and supervises duties of assigned professional, supervisory, maintenance and support staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems, and recommending employee transfers, promotions, discipline, discharge, and salary increases.

Provides for the adequate training and development of department staff.

Establishes and maintains the philosophy, vision and goals of the department; assists with developing monthly, annual and five-year plans for department projects and activities.

Assist with developing and oversees the department’s equipment replacement program; ensures the availability of safe, properly working equipment at all times.

Receives and responds to public inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints.

Attends community meetings and events as appropriate. Attends City Commission meetings and provides information as requested.

Prepares a variety of documents, including but not limited to performance appraisals, and various other records, reports, memos and correspondence.

Assists various department divisions with duties as necessary.

Performs general administrative/clerical duties as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, attending and conducting meetings, reviewing correspondence, etc.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Considerable administrative and operational public works experience; A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Note:
The salary range shown represents the minimum to maximum salary established for the position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and other applicable factors.

Bajo la supervisión general del Director de Ingeniería y Obras Públicas, este empleado también debe ejercer un juicio independiente considerable y contar con experiencia técnica para cumplir con los objetivos del departamento; planifica, desarrolla, supervisa y dirige las operaciones de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad. El trabajo implica la responsabilidad de dirigir todas las fases de las obras públicas municipales; formula políticas y coordina actividades de acuerdo con las políticas generales establecidas por el Gerente de la Ciudad.

El Subdirector de Obras Públicas…