Job Ref: |
Public Works
| Organization: |
Town of Chino Valley
| Job Category: |
Director Public Works
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Arizona (AZ)
| City: |
Chino Valley
| Post Code: |
86323
| Salary and Benefits: |
$85,000 - $90,000
| Post Date: | 05/11/2017 |
Chino Valley located in north central Arizona on Highway 89, just 15 miles north of Prescott and Prescott Valley and 90 minutes north of the Phoenix metropolis. Chino Valley enjoys four mild seasons, at an elevation of 4,656 feet. Chino Valley has a rural atmosphere and breath-taking views.
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under administrative direction, leads and manages the Town Public Works to include Roads, Water Resources, Utilities Operations, Engineering, Fleet Operations, and Facilities Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Planning or a closely related field.
- Five (5) years’ experience in full-time managerial level Public Works Administration or closely related field, including supervisory experience.
- Direct experience managing multiple divisions within Public Works (Utilities, Facilities, Fleet, Roads).
- Direct experience in Public Works at a City/Town/County with a population similar to Chino Valley preferred.
- Professional Civil Engineer preferred but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee operations and purchasing activities of Public Works including Roads, Facilities, Fleet Operations, Utilities, Engineering and Water Resources Departments; communicates with the respective departments regarding various concerns or issues.
- Hires and trains staff.
- Supervises and directs subordinate staff; sets work priorities; performs formal employee evaluations; rewards and disciplines employees.
- Prepares and presents budgets for the various departments; monitors expenditures.
- Develops capital project plans, bid preparations and the Town Council award.
- Discusses timelines and project management specifications with subordinate supervisors and/or other departments.
- Participates with the Development Services Director, in meetings with prospective commercial projects, subdivisions, or other projects requiring infrastructure.
- Coordinates with the Town Engineer and/or other divisions within Public Works or the Town on various projects.
- Oversees the selection of bidders, oversee the work of external consultants; ensures the development of schedules for bidding and construction.
- Provides technical direction, project management and assistance to developers, consultants, external agencies, and public works’ staff regarding projects.
- Approves materials, methods, equipment, specifications, cost estimates and related documents.
- Negotiates right-of-way acquisitions.
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports on projects for Town management and the general public.
- Oversees the research, analysis and findings for infrastructure planning needs; prepares recommendations.
- Ensures project documentation tracking using various reports and as-built submittals.
- Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects and infrastructure.
- Responsible for the enforcement of the Town’s policies regarding water and wastewater.
- Responsible for the general supervision, with Town Manager approval, over water and sewer service agreements, policies, connections/new connections, and repairs.
- Control the water supply and at all times ensure the sufficiency thereof; notify the public, unless an emergency requires otherwise, of the necessity of shutting off any pipeline for the purpose of making repairs, extensions or connections.
Required Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public works administration.
- Principles and practices of civil engineering and project management.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the Town.
- Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.
- Principles and practices of road construction, maintenance and repair.
- The topography and political boundaries of the Town.
- Municipal budget practices.
- Construction specification preparation and inspection.
- Uses and applications of personal computers and various software applications.
Required Ability to:
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Town staff, vendors, contractors, consultants, Town Council, public groups/bodies, other public jurisdictions and the general public.
- Read and interpret plans, technical manuals and related sources.
- Plan, implement and evaluate various department programs and services.
- Effectively supervise staff.
- Possess a flexible and adaptive leadership style with the ability to change behavior in appropriate ways as situations dictate.
- Promote innovation and new processes, without neglecting fiscal responsibility and the public’s trust through effective ideas and empowering staff.
For a complete job description visit the Town website www.chinoaz.net. Select human resources and click job descriptions. Employment application available at www.chinoaz.net. Application and resume submittal required. EOE
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