Director of Public Works job in Dayton
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Organization: | City of Dayton | Job Category: | Director Public Works | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | Texas (TX) | City: | Dayton | Post Code: | 77535 | Salary and Benefits: | $75,518 - $87,546 | Post Date: | 03/14/2018 |
Job Summary Under the administrative direction of the Assistant City Manager, performs highly responsible managerial and administrative work in directing the short and long range plans and programs of the City's Public Works Department. Work involves ensuring that the work programs and budgets of the various divisions are coordinated to achieve their respective objectives. Work is performed with considerable professional and managerial independence within general policy guidelines. Work is evaluated for the successful accomplishment of both short and long range objectives, and for the efficient operation and maintenance of the system. Performs other work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Water, Wastewater, Facility & Grounds Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance, and Streets & Drainage Staff. Maintains liaison with appropriate County, State, and Federal agencies regarding the City's water and wastewater utility. Establishes standards, plans, schedules, and procedures for expanding, operating, and maintaining the City's Public Works Infrastructure. Assesses the need for consultant services and recommends accordingly; represents the City's interests in overseeing and evaluating consultant recommendations. Appraises adequacy of facilities and develops plans and priorities for modification and extensions; evaluates soundness and efficiency of operations; supervises the installation of improvements; and develops work programs and budgetary estimates. Recruits, selects and supervises employees within the Department. Attends City Council Meetings as needed. Responds to questions and complaints from General Public. REQUIREMENTS A. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of 10 years local government work and utilities operation and maintenance experience at the management level; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Seven years or more of managerial experience preferred. Class B Wastewater License (Preferred) Class C Water License (Preferred) A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred. Possession of Certification as a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas highly desirable. B. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Supervisory Responsibilities Leads and oversees an entire team of public works professionals carrying out the day to day provision of water and wastewater services, street and traffic services, drainage maintenance and stormwater management. Required Qualifications: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge: Knowledge in planning, operations, construction practices and materials used in design, engineering and configuration of water, wastewater, streets, drainage and stormwater systems. Knowledge and understanding of pumps, meters, valves, lift stations as well as all testing and reporting required by TCEQ and other regulatory bodies necessary for an effective and efficient water supply system. Proven experience in developing and leading teams of people to accomplish public works tasks, setting goals and objectives, work organization, delegation and employee supervision. Knowledge of municipal financial planning, budgeting and management. Ability to learn the City of Dayton’s code of ordinances, subdivision codes, water & wastewater standards and specification codes Knowledge of TCEQ rules and regulations, A.W.W.A. standards, conservation and drought ordinances, floodplain ordinances, and all other applicable ordinances and legislation Skills: Selects, motivates and evaluates staff and provides for training and professional development Analyzes complex technical and administrative public works service problems, evaluates both standard and alternative solutions, and adopts effective course of action within appropriate time frames Skilled in both formal and informal public presentations utilizing multimedia tools to share information and build consensus amongst audience members Ability to prepare and present concise, logical and statistically accurate oral and written reports, correspondence and other written materials Proven experience in building, maintaining and measuring both internal and external customer service Abilities: Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and administrative guidelines Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Create a professional department that is progressive, proactive and result driven Understand the needs and challenges of a fast growing community in today's society Presentation Skills C. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Employee is regularly required to sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; operate an automobile to inspect field activities, attend various meetings and workshops. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze community service, budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve customer service issues; remember personnel rules, legal and code requirements; and explain and interpret codes, policies and procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public. This position involves both indoor and outdoor activities at all hours of the day and night. Generally, the position is a 5 day, 40 hour week responsibility. The Public Works Director may be called upon to fulfill the duties of the position at any time. Physical demands of the job include the requirement of strength and agility necessary to perform standard public works field duties. Requires the physical endurance and mental stability to work long hours. Note: This job description is intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time without prior notice. Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. The City of Dayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer |