DEFINITION:

Under limited direction, assists the Senior Director of Public Works & Engineering with planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Public Works & Engineering department.  Duties include, but are not limited to:  roadway and drainage construction and maintenance management, oversight of construction inspections, contract administration, coordination with other city departments and outside agencies, highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Public Works & Engineering Director, and other duties as assigned. 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single-incumbent classification providing senior-level management support to the Public Works & Engineering Department Director.  The employee performs his/her duties under minimal supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.

·         Assist in management of all department services and activities including streets maintenance, floodplain administration and construction of new streets, drainage, water and wastewater systems; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

·         Assist in managing the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.

·         Assist in the implementation and management of the department’s capital improvement program.

·         Recommend, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

·         Assist in planning, directing and coordinating, through subordinate level employees, the Utilities department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

·         Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

·         Prepare and issue TCEQ MS4 control documents; review and submit yearly reports to TCEQ; plan and coordinate improvements to the city’s drainage system.

·         Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate employee training; work with subordinate employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

·         Assist with the plan, direction and coordinate, through subordinate level employees, the Public Works department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

·         Assist with assessment and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

·         Review project drawings; process and verify construction estimates for work done by contractors; coordinate engineering consultants and contractors working on city projects; review new subdivision plats for proper street locations and drainage.

·         Coordinate work with local utility companies; plan and direct city activities with state and county agencies; survey and layout construction projects.

·         Participate in the development and administration of the department budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

·         Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

·         Represent the Public Works & Engineering Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.

·         Provide staff assistance to the Senior Director of Public Works and Engineering, participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

·         Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.

·         Stay abreast of current proposed state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the Public Works and storm water fields.

·         Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Public Works/Construction Inspection operations and maintenance.

·         Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

·         Prepare and clearly/concisely present at City Council meetings.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Knowledge of:

·         Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive Public Works program.

·         Principles and practices of roadway and drainage construction and maintenance. 

·         Principles and practices of engineering.

·         Principles and practices of program development and administration.

·         Principles and practices of contract administration. 

·         Methods and techniques of roadway and drainage maintenance and construction inspection.

·         Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

·         Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

·         Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

·         Methods and techniques of report preparation.

·         Operations, services and activities of the city.

·         Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

·         Manage and direct a comprehensive public works program.

·         Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.

·         Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.

·         Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.

·         Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.

·         Delegate authority and responsibility.

·         Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees.

·         Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

·         Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

·         Determine the feasibility of various municipal projects.

·         Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

·         Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

·         Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.

·         Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.

·         Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

·         Prepare and clearly/concisely present at City Council meetings.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

·         Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major course work in construction management, engineering, business administration, or a related field.

·         Five (5) years of increasingly responsible Public Works or Engineering management experience including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibility.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

·         A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

·         A Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.

Work Environment:

The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.