Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Divisions including Transit, Roads and Bridges, Engineering, Fleet, Integrated Waste, Buildings and Grounds, Administration and the office of the County Surveyor. Coordinates work related to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of County highways, roads, bridges, buildings and grounds.
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Director of Public Works is an appointed department head and as such serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The Director reports through and receives an annual evaluation from the County Administrative Officer.
The Director of Public Works is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for providing highly responsible support to the County Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, assigns, and directs the work of the County Road Department in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and related structures.
• Prepares and supervises preparation of reports to obtain state and federal funds for construction projects and acquisition of rights-of- way.
• Supervises budget preparation and recommends budget and improvement programs to the Board of Supervisors.
• Reviews and approves layout and design of roads and bridge construction.
• Inspects and approves or disapproves the work done by private contractors on county roads and bridges.
• Coordinates the work of the department with that of the State Division of Highways.
• Coordinates activities of the Solid Waste Division.
• Reviews bids and advises the Board of Supervisors on contract provisions.
• Confers with subordinate managers on work progress and technical problems.
• Prepares comprehensive reports.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors; represents the County in meetings with representatives of various councils and commissions, other governmental agencies, professional/business/community organizations and the public, including committees established by the Board of Supervisors to address community issues.
• Interprets and ensures department compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Selects, trains, supervises, motivates, counsels and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Provides for appropriate professional/technical development for staff, and implements disciplinary action as appropriate.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and problems involved in the planning and financial aspects of public works projects.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the design, construction and maintenance of public works.
• State laws and procedures relating to public works.
• Local government administration and financing.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, planning, program and budget development and implementation.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations to various groups.
• Plan, organize and direct a diversified agency.
• Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to agency administration and operations.
• Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards.
• Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals.
• Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Education, Training, and Experience:
Education:
Equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in one of the preceding fields is highly desirable.
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible public works experience in city, county or other public sector employment.