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JOB
Primary Purpose of the Job The primary purpose of this position is to manage the overall operations of the Public Works Department (“PW”) by developing, planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the department, including overseeing multiple divisions such as Building Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Solid Waste, Streets, Grounds and Parks Maintenance, Central Garage, Building Maintenance, and Capital Construction.Under the supervision of the Municipal Administrator, the PW Director exercises independent judgment and discretion in the leadership and management of all aspects of the PW Department’s staff, operations, and compliance. The PW Director directly supervises two or more employees and is responsible for the supervision of all department staff if delegated to other managers or supervisors.The PW Director is a management employee who assists and acts in a confidential capacity to the Municipal Administrator, Assembly, Municipal Attorney, and other department heads who formulates, determines, or effectuates management policies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Assigns, prioritizes, supervises, motivates, and evaluates the work of staff directly supervised• Oversees the performance by all other department staff supervised by others who report directly to the PW Director• Maintains final authority, subject to review by the Municipal Administrator, on all department staff personnel actions and disciplinary decisions• Provides administrative oversight and direction for all projects and activities within the department• Prepares and implements strategic planning• Manages large-scale projects in addition to managing day-to-day operations• Sets priorities, monitors, and approves expenditures for capital construction programs• Identifies, analyzes, and answers questions, and resolves problems or conflicts within the department and between other departments, outside governmental agencies, contractors, and the public• Prepares, recommends, and provides operational justification for the department’s annual budget to the Municipal Administrator and Assembly• Approves and monitors the expenditure of funds within the parameters of the approved budget• Advises the Municipal Administrator and the Assembly regarding the status of Public Work’s legal and operational obligations, ongoing activities, and accomplishments• Develops and provides policy direction to employees to ensure financial, technical or operational, and legal compliance• Coordinates Public Works activities with various boards, commissions, other departments, the Assembly and the public• Directs construction and maintenance activities according to approved budgets, contracts, applicable policies, and operational best practices• Performs other duties as assigned

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Knowledge of: • All phases of civil engineering design, analysis, construction, inspection, project management and contract administration;• Local, state, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances, assistance, and grant programs applicable to Public Works projects;• Current techniques, principles, and best practices of planning, building code enforcement, and financial management within a municipality;• Current practices and principles involved in public administration Skills in: • Operating a personal computer using standard software, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other customized engineering and maintenance management software• Researching current best policies, procedures, and practices related to public works and municipal engineering to prepare analysis and proposals• Managing short- and long-term projects• Communicating and dealing with a variety of people with various, and sometimes competing interests, calmly and professionally, and maintaining a positive working relationship• De-escalating potential or actual conflict• Conducting public outreach and engagement• Working with the media and maintaining public relations• Presenting and public speaking, explaining complex and sometimes controversial topics to a wide audience• Analyzing complex problems and developing innovative solutions• Problem solving to deal with a variety of community and staff needs and issues• Multi-tasking with strong attention to detail• Decision making as a manager in a diverse operation• Supervising a diverse team of professional, technical, and support staff Ability to: • Recognize and maintain confidential information• Work effectively with elected officials, department heads, representatives of other agencies, employees, and the general public

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: • Work is performed in a general office environment about 90% of the time• Work is performed outdoors, often in inclement weather with related hazards, about 10% of the time Specific Physical Requirements: • Operating office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination using a computer and keyboard on a daily basis• Sitting at desk for prolonged periods of time while using a computer, in meetings, and performing other tasks during the work day• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance using proper equipment• Some standing, bending, reaching, and climbing General Physical Requirements: • Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits the employee to communicate well with other employees and the general public• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits the employee to review written materials and inspect utility work and work locations• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a computer keyboard and use small tools• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to visit and inspect a wide variety of work sites and CBS locations