Assists with management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including engineering and maintenance operations; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Assists with the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of charges. Represent the Public Works Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; explain Public Works Department programs, policies, and activities; resolve sensitive issues. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Public Works Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination proceedings. Under administrative direction, plan, direct and coordinate the Public Works Department's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.