Public Works Deputy Director - Municipal Enterprises

DEPARTMENT

PUBLIC

WORKS LOCATION

3505 N.

DRIES LANE HOURS

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday through

Friday SUMMARY:

Oversee and manage the City's municipal enterprises accomplished through the development and implementation of standards for organizational structure, infrastructure planning and design, and departmental policies and procedures; preparation and administration of the associated Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and operating budgets; and management of the City's utility operations, including storm water, solid waste, landfill, and sewer enterprises, and associated programs/legal requirements, as well as oversight of capital projects and assigned staff.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's or master's degree-level of study or appropriate certification such as a Business Administration, Government, Utility Operations, Professional Engineer, Law Degree, or Certified Public Accountant. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. A valid State Driver's license is required.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES

Knowledge of principles and practices of utility infrastructure design, maintenance, and construction; sewer; solid waste/landfill management, along with finance and regulatory requirements, principles and practices, forestry and grounds management; supporting fleet maintenance and management; street and storm sewer maintenance; standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals; budgetary principles and practices, including public Capital and Operating budget administration; administrative principles and practices, including setting goals and implementation; administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision; applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations; and all computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. Skill in work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively; using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with minimum oversight; planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff; selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development. Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, regulations, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees are regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particulates, work near moving mechanical parts, work with explosives, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Working conditions are typically moderately quiet to moderately loud. •Please notify the Human Resources Department if accommodation is required to participate in the selection process.