Public Works Director​/City Engineer

City of Sonoma
Updated: 5/3/2017

To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Public Works Department
including streets, parks, water utility, stormwater, and cemetery services; to coordinate assigned
activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and
complex administrative support to the City Manager.

Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional and
administrative support staff.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer
  policies and procedures.
• Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and
  organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present
  staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work
  activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods
  and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; direct
  the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor
  and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct
  performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high
  standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
• Prepare Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and corresponding project budgets.
• Negotiate consultant agreements, including contract language and fees.
• Represent the City with outside agencies by functioning as intergovernmental coordinator for
  water supplies, regional traffic issues, and other regional governance boards; attend board
  meetings as necessary.
• Review and approve developer plans and applications, including property map actions, recording
  of parcel maps, and developer improvement plans for construction.
• Establish engineering standards for the City with standard plans and specifications.
• Direct and participate in code enforcement efforts and resultant legal processes.
• Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community
  and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written
  correspondence as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the
  public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods and techniques of public works and water utility
  administration.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Principles and practices of land development.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Public Works Department.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff
  reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and
  procedures; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related
  issues; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently
  twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine
  manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written
  means; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less.
• Prepare and administer department budgets.
• Develop and implement department policies and…