Royutah
Full Time - Public Works Director
Royutah, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
POSITION:
Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT:
Public WorksSALARY:
$96,699.20 - $145,038.40OPEN:
03/25/2024CLOSE:
04/08/2024Anyone interested in this position should submit the following as attachments when applying online:Cover letterUpdated personal resumeRoy City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. If you have special needs please call (801) 774-1000. The Human Resource Office will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process.GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of
professional, administrative and managerial
duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing all phases of city-wide public works operations, including facilities maintenance, fleet maintenance, culinary water, waste water, streets, capital improvements inspection, and grants administration.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Manager.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDProvides general guidance and direction to departmental employees through subordinate division heads and supervisors. Provides close to general supervision to administrative support, inspection staff, and division superintendents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSServes as administrative advisor and liaison to city council, committees, and boards as needed to inform and apprize on public works issues; provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining public works policies, goals, and objectives; receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines.Participates in public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public response and apprize of policy and project options; educates the public through media, reports, public meetings, and presentations.Develops, organizes and facilitates comprehensive capital improvement program; allocates departmental resources to research, evaluation, analysis, and implementation of project phases; participates with and cooperates in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs and projects which enhance the quality of life for city residents.Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses capital improvement and public works issues; interprets information in city ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.Determines work priorities and delegates assignments to subordinate personnel; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies; supervises staff; provides quality assurance review of work in progress; monitors and administers consultant service contracts.Initiates and coordinates with personnel office regarding various personnel actions such as recruitment, advancement, discipline, and discharge; manages and evaluates employee performance; hires and fires; delivers professional training and seminars to staff to assure desired work quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.Directs the preparation and development of departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints.Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; directs grant application activities, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:A. Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in public administration or civil engineering.B. Ten (10) years of experience in a comprehensive public works program; experience in the administration and management of materials and personnel necessary for the development and maintenance of public works systems; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;ORC. An equivalent combination of education and experience.Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Thorough knowledge of general civil engineering principles and practices; legal environment associated with public works projects, construction and maintenance; modern methods, principles, and practices of sewer, road and street construction and maintenance and the collection and delivery of culinary water and waste water; equipment and materials used in construction and maintenance operations; current codes, standards, safety practices, and principles involved in public works; principles of management and employee supervision.Ability to:
plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise personnel; interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations common to public works operations; keep operating records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.Special Qualifications:Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license.Work Environment:Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in the normal course of job performance.
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Public Works DirectorDEPARTMENT:
Public WorksSALARY:
$96,699.20 - $145,038.40OPEN:
03/25/2024CLOSE:
04/08/2024Anyone interested in this position should submit the following as attachments when applying online:Cover letterUpdated personal resumeRoy City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. If you have special needs please call (801) 774-1000. The Human Resource Office will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process.GENERAL PURPOSEPerforms a variety of
professional, administrative and managerial
duties related to planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing all phases of city-wide public works operations, including facilities maintenance, fleet maintenance, culinary water, waste water, streets, capital improvements inspection, and grants administration.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Manager.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDProvides general guidance and direction to departmental employees through subordinate division heads and supervisors. Provides close to general supervision to administrative support, inspection staff, and division superintendents.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSServes as administrative advisor and liaison to city council, committees, and boards as needed to inform and apprize on public works issues; provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining public works policies, goals, and objectives; receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines.Participates in public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public response and apprize of policy and project options; educates the public through media, reports, public meetings, and presentations.Develops, organizes and facilitates comprehensive capital improvement program; allocates departmental resources to research, evaluation, analysis, and implementation of project phases; participates with and cooperates in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs and projects which enhance the quality of life for city residents.Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses capital improvement and public works issues; interprets information in city ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.Determines work priorities and delegates assignments to subordinate personnel; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies; supervises staff; provides quality assurance review of work in progress; monitors and administers consultant service contracts.Initiates and coordinates with personnel office regarding various personnel actions such as recruitment, advancement, discipline, and discharge; manages and evaluates employee performance; hires and fires; delivers professional training and seminars to staff to assure desired work quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.Directs the preparation and development of departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints.Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; directs grant application activities, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.Performs other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:A. Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in public administration or civil engineering.B. Ten (10) years of experience in a comprehensive public works program; experience in the administration and management of materials and personnel necessary for the development and maintenance of public works systems; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;ORC. An equivalent combination of education and experience.Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Thorough knowledge of general civil engineering principles and practices; legal environment associated with public works projects, construction and maintenance; modern methods, principles, and practices of sewer, road and street construction and maintenance and the collection and delivery of culinary water and waste water; equipment and materials used in construction and maintenance operations; current codes, standards, safety practices, and principles involved in public works; principles of management and employee supervision.Ability to:
plan, coordinate, direct, and supervise personnel; interpret laws, ordinances, and regulations common to public works operations; keep operating records and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.Special Qualifications:Must possess a valid Utah Driver's license.Work Environment:Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in the normal course of job performance.
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