Director of Public Works

Description

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Directs the Public Works Department (PWD) through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; assures the effective completion of PWD projects, and compliance with state and Federal regulations, and City policies, procedures and goals.

Examples of Duties

• Directs Public Works Department (PWD) staff and operations including engineering, streets, traffic control, water & wastewater, solid waste, fleet, facilities, drainage and metropolitan planning organization.
• Serves as the principal advisor to the City on Public Works programs and technical issues; provides leadership, direction and guidance in operational strategies and priorities; coordinates PWD operations within the City, and assures program objectives and standards meet City goals.
• Evaluates City needs and Capital Improvement Program plans, and determines PWD operational plans, strategic plans, priorities, resource requirements and goals.
• Develops and directs strategies to meet City goals and objectives; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects; develops project budgets and manages expenditures.
• Assures effective communication of PWD issues; interprets and explains Federal and state rules and regulations; evaluates and analyzes policies and procedures, and recommends solutions; assures Department’s activities are in compliance with all laws, policies and regulations.
• Directs the activities of the PWD management staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and implements staffing and assignment adjustments.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems.
• Directs contracted projects; assures project deliverables meet cost and quality requirements.
• Writes technical and analytical reports, and makes technical estimates of a specialized nature in connection with PWD projects, contracts and regulatory issues.
• Analyzes Department financial and resource information; manages PWD operating budgets; calculates operating costs and develops water and sewer rate proposals for the City Council.
• Directs coordination with Federal, state and regional organizations, and City departments; manages community relations and resolves complaints and community issues; prepares and presents reports for internal and external audiences.
• Prepares for and responds to various City emergency situations and serves in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a variety of assignments; ensures appropriate staff is trained and respond in accordance with the City’s Emergency Management Plan.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and seven year’s work experience in engineering design, project management, and civil engineering, preferably in the public sector; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Registration as a Professional Engineer by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

All full-time employees receive: 15 vacation days 11 paid holidays 15 sick days Retirement Plan (Texas Municipal Retirement System) with a two to one match Paid Health/Dental/Life Insurance Cafeteria Plan Emergency Leave Longevity Pay Free employee health clinic Tuition reimbursement