Listing Summary

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in directing the operations, services, and long-range goals of the City’s Public Works Division.

JOB SALARY

 

$114,904.17 - $146,502.82

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in directing the operations of the Public Works Division; Assists in developing and implementing long and short term plans, goals, and objectives for the department.
• Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of department operations, programs, procedures, and use of resources; recommends and/or implements improvements as needed.
• Assists in developing, planning, and implementing goals and objectives of the division and its departments; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.
• Receives, investigates, and resolves employee concerns related to work problems; interprets policies to subordinates.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Analyzes and prioritize operations based on the needs of the community; makes recommendations for changes when applicable.
• Assists in preparing bids and proposals for a variety of Public Works projects; reviews bids and makes recommendations for selection of contractors/vendors.
• Maintains an awareness of new equipment, methods, trends and advances in the profession.
• Reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.
• Coordinates department projects and activities with other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Works with City, county, and state officials on matters pertaining to multi-use path paving operations, ground maintenance, street maintenance, and fleet operations.        
• Assists the Director with the annual budget process, compiles figures and prepares portions of the annual budget, and ensures that expenditures do not exceed the allocated budget.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, annual reports, production reports, work orders, technical study reports, briefs, schedules, work orders, or other documents.
• Attends Council and Executive Leadership Team meetings in Director’s absence; Prepares presentations for Council as needed.
• Performs the duties of the Director in his/her absence.
• Assists in coordinating special events or interdepartmental requests as required.
• Serves as project manager for assigned projects.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of management concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of public services and community services administration practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of city procurement processes.
• Knowledge of analysis, research and report preparation methods.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Public Works Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city policies and procedures, city engineering design standards, EPA regulations, human resources policies and procedures, and other local, state and federal laws and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.  This position develops division guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and management duties. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the work.
• The purpose of this position is to supervise the city's public services operations. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and affects the quality of life for city residents and visitors.

CONTACTS                                                      

• Contacts are typically with co‑workers, vendors, suppliers, other city employees, state and local government officials, elected and appointed officials, community leaders, business leaders, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Cart Paths Supervisor, Urban Forestry Program Manager, Streets Supervisor, Fleet Manager, Grounds Supervisor, Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in public works operations, construction management, business administration, or a related field; and seven (7) years of related and supervisory experience that includes public works operations, construction project management, stormwater management, street maintenance, parks/landscape maintenance, and supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The qualifications listed above represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.  To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.