JOB
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Click to learn more about the position. To outline essential job duties, qualification requirements and working conditions.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Oversees safe, efficient and cost-effective functions of Utilities, Operations and Engineering divisions including Environmental, Facilities, Fleet, GIS, Regional Water Plant, Storm/Sewer Collections, Street Maintenance, Traffic and Lighting, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Water Distribution.Responsible for creating and implementing innovative programs, systems and services in response to community needs and in accordance with City goals.Plans, researches, analyzes, implements and directs strategies, policies, procedures, programs, operating practices, projects and schedules in support of City plans and vision.Works closely with department directors, jurisdictions and agencies in the development and implementation of short- and long-range planning and goals.Collaborates effectively with the Director of Community Development to support development functions and implementation of plans.Ensures consistent professional representation of the department in providing quality, customer focused, internal and external services. Maintains highly responsive and proactive services.Represents the City with a wide variety of organizations. Works cooperatively and creatively with public and private agencies to promote a positive vision, assess needs and recommend strategies.Establishes and maintains positive customer and community relations. Attends public information meetings to educate on City policy and plans. Communicates technical data and sensitive information to citizens in a clear and persuasive manner. Responds to inquiries. Takes corrective action as needed.Seeks grant sources, completes applications and administers awards per regulations.Utilizes staff or consultants to evaluate trends and carry out projects. Reports on findings and progress.Oversees the review process for regulatory compliance, including code and contract requirements, development standards and other regulations for Public Works.Actively participates as a member of the City’s senior management team providing strategic thought leadership and technical expertise on decisions having significant organization-wide impact.Models and fosters the City’s and Department’s Core Values by establishing and nurturing a work environment that will promote and maintain a high level of positive morale and productivity.Develops and administers the department budget. Approves, monitors and maintains expenditures within budget guidelines. Ensures optimum employee levels. Controls and minimizes labor overtime and expenses. Uses resources effectively.Attends, and presents at, City Council meetings. Attends City Advisory meetings, as requested.Participates in labor negotiations, union contract administration and grievance issues.Participates in the employment process. Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates work of staff.Ensures performance evaluations are conducted as required to guide development of employees and provide a record of performance. Oversees development and implementation of improvement plans. Initiates, documents and implements disciplinary actions as approved by Human Resources.Ensures compliance with personnel policies and collective bargaining agreements.Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Works in an office or meeting room setting and at field locations throughout the City.Attends meetings or performs duties outside of normal office hours and travels as needed.Requires the ability to: Sit or stand for long periods. Lifts, carries and/or moves up to 25 pounds.Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows safety policies, practices and procedures.The statements contained herein reflect general details necessary to describe principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered all-inclusive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas, to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or to balance workloads.Management reserves the sole right to add, modify or exclude any duties at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by completion of any job requirements by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment.At its sole discretion, the City of Wenatchee may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.This is an FLSA-exempt position and, as such, is not entitled to overtime. The position is also subject to an "employee at will" doctrine.