Director - Public Works

Salary: $81.17 - $104.49 Hourly Location : Lynnwood, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Benefitted Job Number: 2024-00044 Department: PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date: 11/12/2024 Closing Date: 12/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: GSO Summary The Public Works Director directs and administers the activities of the Public Works Department, including Building and Property Services, Engineering, Project and Construction Management, Streets and Traffic, Waterworks Utility, Sewer System and Wastewater Treatment, Surface Water Management, Solid Waste, Recycling, Fleet Management Equipment Rental and the Safety Program. The Director is responsible for determining major departmental policies, programs involving decisions on complex administrative and professional engineering matters. This position is appointed by the Mayor. Essential Functions The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Lead the Public Works Department, delegate responsibility and appropriate authority to assigned staff. Monitor work to assure the timely and accurate completion of the full scope of the Department's responsibilities. Advise Mayor and elected officials on best practices and strategies for Public Works and provide information, data and advice needed to develop and implement public works and utility management strategies and capital improvement plans. Direct the engineering and construction of public works utility infrastructure improvement and City capital projects. Lead Department-wide long range, strategic planning activities. Prepare and recommend objectives, methodologies, and associated schedules. Develop and administer budgetary requirements for short and long range resource allocation levels for personnel, services, supplies, capital equipment, facilities acquisition, maintenance, and repair for the department and for City capital improvement projects. Respond to inquiries from officials, staff, outside agencies and the public. Provide direction in policy development of budget priorities, contract negotiation strategies, capital improvement programs, etc. Evaluate departmental organization, personnel distribution, and project requirements and implement the most efficient and effective utilization of available personnel. Work collaboratively with City Leadership. Act as the City Engineer, or delegate the responsibility of City Engineer, in accordance with state and local law. Direct and implement changes to department services and funding levels, operating policies, standards, procedures, and rules. Monitor budget and service contract compliance control systems. Establish work methods, select operating systems, equipment, and procedures. Review reports on department activity and operations. Attend meetings and conferences as City representative with agencies, associations, public utilities, civic, and professional groups. Make policy interpretations and assist staff in the application of laws, regulations, and standards to Department work. Assure the availability of adequate staff, equipment, and facilities. Develop and mentor staff. Recognize superior job performance. Prepare and conduct oral and written employee performance evaluation. Foster high performing teams. Study equipment needs with subordinate staff and other department heads and make recommendations for replacement and renewal of equipment. Prepare City Council meeting items and make presentation to the City Council on departmental issues. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or Masters in Business Administration or Masters in Public Administration or a comparable degree plus ten (10) years directly-related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Minimum of five years of supervisory experience required Additional Information The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented; General Salary Ordinance For information on City of Lynnwood's benefits, please click on the following link: 01 This position requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or Masters of Business Administration or Masters of Public Administration degree, or comparable degree plus ten years directly-related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Please describe how you meet these requirements. 02 The City of Lynnwood is committed to being a safe, welcoming and equitable community for all. As a City, we are actively working to institutionalize and operationalize a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility. How would you work to further this commitment as it relates to employee retention/recognition, strategic planning, and operational excellence? 03 The City of Lynnwood has six strategic priorities that guide policy and decision making. Priority number three is to "Nurture Operational and Organizational Excellence." Please describe your leadership style and key abilities to incorporate innovations and technologies that inspire and promote operational and organizational excellence within the City and Public Works Department. 04 The City of Lynnwood has six strategic priorities that guide policy and decision making. Priority number 2 entails "ensuring financial stability and economic successbuild and maintain infrastructure needed to support planned growth and quality of life, and to protect the City's investment in City-owned systems." Please describe your approach to public infrastructure stewardship 05 Please describe your experience working with elected officials. 06 This job requires a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience. Please tell us if you meet this minimum requirement and describe your experience in working with union employees. Required Question