Leads the activities of the six divisions of the Public Works Department including Administration, Streets, Engineering, Traffic, Sewer and Real Estate & Right of Way. Plans and directs the construction of approved capital improvements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the management and operations of a large portion of public infrastructure within the City
• Directs the preparation and management of a large annual budget
• Works with Director Team to develop and analyze programs and policies
• Oversees the development and implementation of policies and programs for the department
• Leads response to emergencies maintaining communications with the City leadership team, City Council, and the public during events. Coordinates with City and County incident management teams on services and activities during times of emergency operation
• Supervises, plans, and directs the work of assigned personnel
• Develops and presents policy updates.
• Provides evaluation and recommendations on policy matters affecting public works programs and functions, policies, projects, and regulatory compliance matters
• Represents the City and effectively communicates across many sectors of the community promoting the City’s goals, strategies and vision
• Participates on various boards, committees, and task force teams.
• Develops and delivers presentations related to public works best management practices and service delivery
• Serves as liaison with federal, state, county, and local agencies
• Participates in key transportation and public infrastructure planning
• Performs related work as required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field and 7 to 9 years of experience in managing infrastructure design and engineering activities;

• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience (i.e., one year of relevant full-time experience may substitute for one year of education)
• Extensive organizational leadership and staff management experience
• Experience managing large operational and capital budgets
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations

Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!

• Multiple health insurance plans administered by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield with low employee premiums, deductibles, and co-insurance (view our benefits summaries for more information: Choice Plan (Download PDF reader) and Traditional Plan (Download PDF reader))
• Expansive Wellness Program and low cost onsite exercise facilities
• Dental Insurance with Delta Dental of Iowa
• 100% city paid basic life insurance
• Other voluntary benefits offered including vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• IPERS Retirement - Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, with contributions of 6.29% employee/ 9.44% City (IPERS) (Download PDF reader)
• Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) retirement programs
• Generous paid time off AND 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave program with 4 weeks of paid time off
• Annual salary increases, AND an annual accross-the-board increase (determined by available budget)
• Longevity Pay for years of service
• Educational assistance up to $3,000 per year
• A culture that is supportive and committed to professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Employees may qualify for the PSLF program which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more information here