Assistant Public Works Director

General Statement of Duties: Manages and directs all operations of the City’s Public Works Department. The Public Works Department is responsible for: streets, water, waste water, trash collection, storm water, airport maintenance and fleet/equipment management. Answers directly to the Public Works Director.

Note: This position will be working towards movement into Utilities Director position

Essential Functions:

Assists Director of Public works in maintaining administrative, supervisory and managerial responsibility for: water, wastewater

Performs construction management.

Performs GIS mapping.

Examples of Duties:

The following duty statements are not intended and should not be interpreted to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or skills associated with this position. Other duties and responsibilities are performed as assigned.

With training and assistance of the Director of Public on learning the activities of the following departments: Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste (Trash), Streets, Storm Water and fleet maintenance.

Assists Director of Public works in maintaining administrative, supervisory and managerial responsibility for: water, wastewater, and as directed for trash, storm water, streets, airport maintenance and fleet / equipment management.

Will assist with the design, construction, repair and maintenance of infrastructure and coordinating related services.

Assists with coordinating contract administration for the department’s service agreements.

Assists with organizing and managing the department’s construction projects which also includes the management of large-scale projects. Will be another avenue in communication with engineers and contractors / subcontractors.

Helps prepares cost estimates, bid specifications, proposals, and acts as advisory to the City Administrator regarding various projects.

Responsible for the management and maintenance of the department’s fleet vehicles and equipment. Responsible for managing the maintenance of all City fleet vehicles and equipment and managing maintenance records.

Ensures all operations are performed in a safe and efficient manner and that all employees have been properly trained before beginning any task.

Coordinates and plans closely with all City departments and other government entities.

Represents the City at various state and local organizations and agencies.

Responsible for preparing various professional reports and correspondence.

Participates in the development, administration and adherence of the department’s budgets. Helps review purchasing for the department and authorizes all purchase orders. Ensures departmental purchasing is consistent with City purchasing policy.

Provides assistance with grant writing and obtaining grant funding. Provides cost estimates to determine funding needs.

Assists with supervisory responsibilities with direction from Director of Public Works Director, in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.

Participates in City management staff meetings. Coordinates, directs and participates in departmental presentations to the City Council on items affecting the Public Works and Utilities departments, as needed and will increase.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Desired to have the levels of B Water and B Wastewater Operators Licenses and Level 3 in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Licenses. These will be needed for advancement in the future.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required.

Commercial Drivers License a plus.

Knowledge and experience in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Public Works and Water/Waste Water operations, plus 3-5 years of experience in a management role required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions and duties may be considered.

The City of Brush is an EOE, if you require alternative methods of application or screening you can request this directly by contacting our HR Officer at 970-842-5001 or downloading an application for Reasonable Modification Request Form on our Brushcolo.com website