Director of Public Works

Riverdale, GA, United States

CITY OF RIVERDALE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position

Department

Salary Range

Pay Grade

FLSA Status

Shift / Schedule

Application Expiration

Director of Public Works

Public Works

75,000 - 85,000

24

Exempt

Job Summary:

To plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities, projects, and operations of the Public Works Department including street maintenance and construction, central maintenance, traffic engineering, and building maintenance, to coordinate assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager’s office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of responsible public works experience including four years of management and supervisory experience to include budget administration and/or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering or equivalent work experience in a related field. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License and clean driving record.

Major Duties:

Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including street maintenance and construction, central maintenance, building maintenance, and recommend and administer policies and procedures.

Direct the development and implementation of Public Works Department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.

Establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

Plan, direct, and coordinate, through subordinate level supervisory and managerial personnel, the Public Works Department work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

Select, train, motivate and evaluate Public Works Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Serve as one of the City’s resources for technical engineering expertise.

Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Explain, justify, and defend Public Works Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Represent the Public Works Department to other city departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinate Public Works Department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, and organizations.

Assess and monitor the City’s infrastructure to provide adequate levels of public service both for existing systems/networks and extensions/developments.

Represent the Public Works Department to the general public, and coordinate/facilitate Public Works activities with public service needs.

Perform related work as required.

Knowledge Required by the Position:

Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive public works program.

Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.

Working knowledge involving streets and roads, drainage systems, flood control and sanitary sewers.

Principles and procedures of facility maintenance.

Principles and practices of program management, development and administration.

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.

Current Human Relation and employee labor law issues.

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability Required by the Position:

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Lead and direct the operations, services, and activities of the Public Works Department.

Determine the feasibility of various municipal projects.

Coordinate, design, construction, inspection, and maintenance for various projects.

Identify and respond to community issues, concerns and needs.

Develop and administer goals, objectives, and procedures.

Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department to which you are assigned .

Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public in sometimes difficult and trying circumstances (Customer Service).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public.

Ability to work accurately with detailed records and complex information

Ability to work independently.

Supervisory Controls:

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager.

Position has Building Maintenance and City Grounds Maintenance

Physical Demands:

Essential and marginal functions require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods; and operating motorized vehicles.

The employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity.

Office/field environment; may work in inclement weather conditions.

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APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants may be required to complete the following: written exam, physical exam, drug screening, polygraph, and background investigation.

If you feel you qualify for the above position, and you meet the minimum requirements, you may complete an application at the Human Resource Office, 971 Wilson Road, Riverdale, GA 30274. Applications are available  from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday – Thursday. Applications are also available on www.riverdalega.gov .

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