Listing Summary

The City of Stockbridge has an employment opportunity for an Assistant Director in Public Works.  This position will be responsible to assist the Public Works Director in planning, organizing, directing and integrating the City’s public works and utilities activities and functions; provides expert professional assistance to the Public Works Director and to City management in areas of expertise, including engineering technology, municipal water distribution, stormwater program management, wastewater collection and treatment, solid waste management, facility and fleet management, and street and landscape maintenance; deputy level responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction. 

A specific collateral duty of this position will be to function as owner’s project manager to provide construction management oversight of capital improvement projects including construction of Streetscapes and sidewalks, Wastewater Treatment improvements, street repaving, intersection improvements, stormwater drainage improvements regional flood control.

The City continues to strive to be the most progressive business and family-oriented community in Metropolitan Atlanta with a strong focus on enhanced quality of life initiatives which promotes a sustainable “Live, Work, Play Environment”.  The City of Stockbridge believes that people are the most valuable asset in delivering services to all citizens.  Stockbridge is a diverse city of approximately 35,000 + residents located just 15 minutes south of Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are:

The duties assigned include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Public Works Department.
• Develops, implements, and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the City’s mission and City Council priorities.
• Directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget.
• Manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets.
• Regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of department projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to the defined scope, by managing resources, coordinating team members, mitigating risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Provides assistant leadership and works with department staff to develop and retain highly competent, customer service-oriented staff through selection, compensation, training, and day-to-day management practices that support the City’s mission and values.
• Integrates and directs the efforts and results of supervisors and staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of the City’s public works, solid waste management, water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure.
• Assists in the preparation of new City ordinances and the revision of existing ordinances.
• Advises the Public Works Director, citizen groups, individuals, contractors, and others on departmental issues.
• Assembles necessary resources to solve a broad range of programmatic and service delivery problems in the delivery of public works and utilities services.

• Coordinates, reviews, and approves the work of contract service providers, including engineers, rubbish collectors, public works maintenance and construction contractors, public utilities maintenance and construction contractors, landscape architects and contractors, tree maintenance contractors and others.
• Monitors developments related to public works and utilities matters, evaluates their impact on City operations, and implements policy and procedure improvements.
• Represents the City in negotiations with other agencies, utilities, groups and individuals on a wide variety of issues pertaining to public works and public utilities.
• Develops specifications and bid documents for a variety of public works and public utilities-related designs, construction, and maintenance projects.
• Recommends contract awards, negotiates contract provisions, and coordinates, reviews, and approves contractor’s performance.
• Reviews and advises on development plans and permits for work in City rights-of-way.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and techniques of water/wastewater, and stormwater engineering technology, solid waste management, public works and utilities maintenance functions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local law, codes and regulations governing the administration of public works and public utilities functions and activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the City’s organizational structure, departmental functions, and inter-relationships.
• Skill in using a variety of computer programs for administrative functions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, city officials, employees, and the public.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Ability to take the initiative to make decisions/choices without direct supervision.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain an organized office environment.
• Ability to exercise judgment to resolve constituent inquiries.
• Knowledge of risk management with ability to adhere to and instruct subordinates on safe equipment operating procedures and respond to dangerous situations accordingly.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a related field of engineering, environmental science or technology, requiring seven (7) years of experience in public works, including project management, water, sewer, stormwater, solid waste management, streets and roads, parks, facility and fleet maintenance; with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job; will be considered with the required engineering degree and a valid State of Georgia Driver’s License. Salary will be commensurate with experience.  

We offer great pay, excellent benefits to include medical, dental, and vision, term life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, wellness program, deferred compensation (457B), defined pension plan, flexible spending account, and 13 paid holidays.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including pre-employment physical and drug screen, verification of employment, education and licenses are required prior to employment. 

The City of Stockbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equal access and equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability.