Job Ref: |
Shelton
| Organization: |
City Of Bandera
| Job Category: |
Director Public Works
| Job Type: |
Full Time
| Country: |
USA
| State/Province: |
Texas (TX)
| City: |
Bandera
| Post Code: |
78003
| Salary and Benefits: |
$53, 000 Year, 100% Medical, TMRS 2/1 Match, Paid Holidays
| Post Date: | 10/11/2017 |
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Directs and oversees all aspects of the Public Works Department. The Director shall plan, organize, implement and supervise activities related to the water system, sanitary sewer system, City streets, parks, animal control, storm water system, and building and grounds maintenance. Works under the direction of the City Administrator who gives guidance regarding City policy and City Council priorities. The City Administrator shall review and evaluate the Public Works Director.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND EXPECTATIONS: The following are examples of duties, responsibilities and expectations, not necessarily limited to the following and not enumerated in any particular order or priority: • Flood plain Administrator under the supervision of the City Administrator • Supervises daily activities of the Public Works Department, Water and Wastewater Operators, Skilled Maintenance Workers, and Public Works Laborers • Oversees all road construction and maintenance. • Oversees all park maintenance and repairs, construction projects and staffing. • Oversees the daily operations of all water wells, including treatment, maintenance, pumping, the consumption of water • Oversees the daily operations of sewer treatment, pumping and disposal facilities. • Maintains stockpiles of materials and supplies necessary for public works responsibilities. • Controls the purchasing of materials and equipment necessary for public works responsibilities. • Oversee independent contractors performing work for the City. • Develops specifications for a variety of public works and utility related designs, construction and maintenance projects; and recommends contract awards. • Manages all Public Works personnel, including maintaining employee scheduling, time sheets and attendance records as necessary. • Prepares reports, analyses, and recommendations for Public Works projects. • Ensures that water, street, storm water and wastewater systems are operated in compliance with City, State, and Federal laws. • Prepares and presents the annual departmental budget. • Possesses knowledge of safety principles and practices. • Investigates and responds to complaints by the public regarding conditions of streets, water, sewer, storm drainage, parks, animal control and park. • Takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s personnel policy. • Reviews plans submitted by independent contractors with the City Administrator. • Reviews plans and monitors developments related to public works and utility matters and evaluate their impact on the City. • Represents the City with other governmental agencies on a wide variety of issues pertaining to public works and utilities. • Prepares and files all mandated reporting to all federal, state and local agencies. • Maintains and prepares water rate analysis on a yearly basis for budget. • Knowledge and ability to read and design plans for all water, wastewater & engineering projects, including CAD and GIS.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Thorough knowledge of street construction and maintenance, water and sewer system operation and maintenance, parks and grounds maintenance, and building maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, CAD plans and designs.
Ability to effectively and accurately communicate orally and in writing with the City Administrator, city council and staff.
Must be able to perform and/ or manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities concurrently.
Must be efficient, a self- starter, and independent worker, a detail person, and possess good work habits.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years’ experience in the water & wastewater departments, construction and utility work, streets and parks or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Engineering degree or PE preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Class C Ground Water Treatment Operator License from TCEQ required. Class C Water Distribution Operator License from TCEQ required. Class C Wastewater Collection Operator License from TCEQ required All TCEQ licenses must be possessed or obtainable within 6 months of accepting position. Class C Texas Driver License required.
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