DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Public Works DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Engineering Department: This position reports to the City Manager. Successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, managing and directing of the Public Works Department and contract engineering staff. Duties may include but are not limited to the following: • Management of the Public Works Department; select, train, supervise and evaluate employees; represent the City in a variety of meetings; make decisions regarding operational and personnel functions. • Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and quality control standards; as well as, ensure currency in technique; recommend and initiate changes to departmental procedures, policies and regulations including engineering design standards. • Research and prepare complex engineering reports; review and check complex engineering designs, computations, plans and studies; plan, direct and coordinate public works engineering programs. • Provide technical assistance to other departments and City personnel; assist in the design and construction of municipal works facilities, including streets, water, sewer and storm drainage systems. • Other duties as assigned. Please see job description for more details Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Relating to: Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, methods and practices as applied to public works, including planning and development, design and construction. Thorough knowledge of techniques for reviewing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, reports and recommendations related to public works projects; related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of supervision. Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. Example: Four-year college curriculum or equivalent with major work in civil en