Public Services Director
Public Services Director
Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, to serve as the principal administrative officer for the Public Works Department; to plan, direct, review, and manage Department activities[LS1] and operations focused on providing a wide range of public services activities; and to perform other duties as required which will include planning, developing and building activities, functions and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, organize, control and direct Public Works operations and activities including the monitoring Water/Wastewater and Utilities and Maintenance operations; lead and oversee the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, buildings and in the treatment and distribution of water, sewer and wastewater systems and equipment; establish and maintain related time lines and priorities; ensure related activities comply with established laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures.
Coordinate and direct resources, personnel and information to meet City needs and ensure smooth and efficient Department activities; oversee the development and implementation of Department programs, projects, functions, services, goals, objectives, systems and activities; ensure proper and timely resolution of related issues, conflicts and discrepancies; inspect projects in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with established specifications, time lines and safety standards.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and schedules, and review work to ensure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; ensure employee understanding of established requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of:
Planning, organization and direction of Public Works operations and activities including the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, buildings and water, sewer and wastewater systems and equipment.
Principles, techniques, practices and procedures involved in planning, scheduling, developing, implementing and inspecting construction, installation, maintenance and repair projects.
Practices, procedures, methods and materials used in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, buildings and water, sewer and wastewater systems and equipment.
Operation and use of a variety of heavy and light equipment.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Operation of a computer and assigned software.
Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
Inventory practices and procedures.
Budget preparation and control.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, control and direct Public Works operations and activities including the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, buildings and water, sewer and wastewater systems and equipment.