Description

• Longevity Pay- beginning at 15 years of service - 5%; 20 years of service 7.5%.
• Bilingual Pay - $50 per month.
• Cell Phone Stipend - $75 per month.
• Medical-in-lieu - Employees who waive the City's medical coverage shall receive $200 per month for employee only, $350 per month for employee plus one, and $500 per month for family.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $4,000 per fiscal year.
• Holiday Pay - 14 holidays; thirteen (13) paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Thirteen (13) fixed holidays observed: New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
• Vacation Leave - 120 hours.
• Admin Leave - 100 hours effective July 1st of every year.
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year.
• Heath Insurance - City pays a generous portion of the CalPERS medical premium (9 options), City pays 100% for dental and vision premiums.
• Life Insurance - City paid $100,000 policy and $1,500 policy for dependents.
• Long Term Disability - City paid policy-benefit is up to 60% of base salary.
• EAP - Confidential employee assistance plan.

Example of Duties

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Public Works Department programs, services, and activities.
• Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
• Evaluates the need for and develops, plans, and schedules for long-term public works maintenance programs; organizes available resources for the maintenance, improvement, and repair of City infrastructure, facilities and equipment; oversees the preparation of estimates, contract provisions, and specifications.
• Oversees the Capital Improvement portion of the Development Impact Fee Program.
• Reviews, approves, and signs plans and specifications for City infrastructure and facilities, assessment districts, subdivisions, and developments.
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, members of boards and commissions, various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business and industrial groups, and the public.
• Oversees the development or update of the City's stormwater, wastewater, and water plans and programs; the Capital Improvement Program; and other plans related to municipal infrastructure.
• Oversees traffic engineering and transportation planning activities; develops local, state, and federal funding sources for such activities.
• Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Prepares, reviews and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, and other written material.
• Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works maintenance, operations, engineering, and other services as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Principles and practices of public works development, maintenance, and management in a municipal setting.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs; principles and practices of municipal government administration.
• Principles and techniques of capital improvement engineering, design, construction, inspection, funding, and long-term maintenance.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and concepts of municipal infrastructure maintenance, repair, and replacement, including streets, facilities, and underground lines, including those for water distribution and wastewater collection.
• Principles and practices of budget development, administration, and accountability.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, contract negotiations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Safe driving rules and practices.

• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate comprehensive programs for the planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of municipal public works.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and the City.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the department.
• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
• Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.
• Make effective public presentations.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

• Possession of registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Structural or Traffic) in the State of California, within one (1) year.
• Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license within 60 days of hire and have a satisfactory driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and performing inspections of facilities and construction sites may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employee works in a temperature controlled office environment, but may occasionally work in the field at public works utilities facilities, and city roadways. While on the field employee will be exposed to moderate to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperature conditions, inclement weather conditions, road hazards and traffic conditions. Some direct exposure to hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Occasional exposure to inclement weather, dust, fumes and noisy construction environments is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation, including fingerprinting. Must be willing to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours when so required. Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.

The City is on a 9/80 work schedule. The City is closed to the public on Fridays.
MEDICAL The City of Galt participates in the CalPERS Health Program. Employees have a wide variety of choices of HMOs and PPOs. Employees of this group receive a set dollar amount for benefits(cafeteria plan) in accordance with the Galt Personnel Manual.