Deputy Director of Public Works

DEFINITION
To perform responsible work in planning, organizing, coordinating and direction of services to assigned divisions and functions within the Public Works Department; to assist in budget development and control for assigned functions, and to perform related duties, oversight, and responsibilities as required.

This is a management position collaborating, assisting and serving the Director to accomplish the Department's goals and objectives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works. 

Exercises supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.Collaborates with the Director and assists in the planning, organization and direction of activities of assigned divisions within the Department of Public Works.

Assists the director and oversees division managers and supervisors in the selection, training, evaluation, and discipline of personnel.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned service areas, programs, and operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within division and departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Meets with staff as directed to identify and resolve problems.

Assists the Director and division managers and supervisors in the selection, training, evaluation and recommended discipline of personnel.

Assists the Director in the administration and management of all Local Transportation Commission; acts on behalf of the Director for all Local Transportation Commission business in his/her absence.

Assists the Director in planning, organizing, and directing the Department in the fiscal and administrative activities of the assigned divisions of the Public Works Department.

Assists the Director in the development and administration of the annual budget; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; makes adjustments.

Assists the Director in planning, organization and direction of the Department in construction, maintenance and repair of County-owned and operated facilities.

Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, organization, services, finances and other support activities; recommends policy statements and directives for the Director's approval; prepares comprehensive reports.

Prepares agenda items and makes public presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and several advisory committees administered by the Department.

Prepares and reviews correspondence, reports, and other materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned.Experience:
Five years of full-time equivalent, increasingly responsible professional experience in public works or construction management with at least two years full-time equivalent experience in a management or supervisory position equivalent to a Deputy Director of Public Works.

Education:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in civil engineering, business or public administration, or closely related field.  A copy of your college transcript(s) must be attached to your application.

Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstance, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbents may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.

Salary : $121,264 - $147,367