ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - FLEET AND BUILDINGS

Directs and implements goals, objectives, and policies; plans, assigns, coordinates, and directs, through supervisors, the work of professional trades people engaged in the repair, maintenance, and custodial upkeep of City buildings and the general City fleet; directs and monitors the preparation of long-range programs; maintains a job safety program; reviews and approves vehicle and building-related specifications; administers a wide variety of contracts and agreements relating to the maintenance of City buildings and the general City fleet; participates in the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer programs relating to building and fleet management; oversees building demolition; prepares a wide variety of reports relating to all areas of fleet and building maintenance and ownership; oversees related capital projects and work program items; represents the department in fleet and building matters at meetings; coordinates with other departments to resolve fleet and building issues; prepares and manages the Division’s annual budget and assists in the Department’s annual budget preparation and forecasting, expenditure control, cost accounting, and record-keeping for all fleet and building operations; makes recommendations relative to the fleet and building funds including the replacement of major buildings, vehicles, and related components; confers with the Public Works Director on policies, procedures, and strategies; interacts with department managers to resolve problems and coordinate activities; prepares complex staff reports and memoranda; effectively supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; recommends disciplinary action as needed, up to and including termination; serves as department liaison to boards, commissions, and committees as assigned; attends City Council and other evening meetings as directed; acts as the Public Works Director when necessary; drives on City business.

Employment Standards: Knowledge of the methods, equipment, materials, and operating practices involved in fleet and building management/maintenance; the principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision ; specifications and engineering plan development; spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in operating modern computers and related software; using independent judgement and decision-making skills based on standard policy or working procedures and federal, state, and city safety regulations; analyzing and interpreting specifications, plans, drawings, data, and reports; personnel management and supervision; public speaking and professional writing. Ability to prepare and present budget estimates and comprehensive reports; prepare cost estimates and forecast rates; meet established deadlines; prepare and monitor contract documents; analyze and interpret plans, specifications, and contractual documents, analyze problems and develop effective solutions, effectively plan, lay out, administer and coordinate the work of office and field personnel; coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, outside agencies, bargaining groups, and the public.

Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, automotive technology, or a closely related field, and eight years of progressively responsible experience performing complex, professional level administrative analysis and project management, including a minimum of four years of supervisory experience directly over equipment and/or building management with project and contract management, budgeting, and fiscal oversight responsibilities. NOTE: Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

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Salary : $163,412 - $214,887