Deputy Public Works Director

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult professional work directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating assigned programs and activities with the Public Works Department, and coordinating assigned activities with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Work is performed under the general direction of the Public Works Director. Departmental supervision is exercised over personnel within the department under assigned functions.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Public Works Department Services and activities.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan of Public Works staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Public Works personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development of the departments annual budget; has general oversight of budget activity across seven (7) segregated and separate budgets. Participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.
• Produces bid packets for annual services/projects, or larger purchases
• Responsible for creating GIS maps (for field crews, contractors, Right-of-Way (ROW) permits), and responsible for overseeing field crews data collection efforts and providing QC for incoming data.
• Reviews and approves all ROW permits for outside utility companies working in City ROWs, including providing maps of our existing services and coordination between PW field crews and the ROW permit holder.
• Setup, order, and dispense fuel cards for all vehicles and equipment.
• Manages the Fleet GPS tracking systems.
• Schedules and keeps accurate records for vehicle maintenance; manages all vehicle and equipment ordering.
• Records and tracks all maintenance and repairs on Public Works vehicles and equipment.
• Processes all submittals for travel and training requests; pays for all online and off-premise registrations; tracks and records all Public Work employees training and operator certification testing attempts and completions; prepares and submits all travel reimbursement forms.
• Works collaboratively with Community Development Department, Utilities Manager and Superintendent in ensuring inspections are performed and completed, verification forms are returned to the appropriate personnel at City Hall, and documents are filed in the corresponding customer folders.
• Serves as the liaison for Public Works Department with other City departments, divisions, boards, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Responsible for managing/coordinating emergency response operations and for making organizational decisions in the absence of the Public Works Director.
• Serves as staff on a variety of boards and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Public Works Director.
• Writes specifications for new vehicle purchases and performs pre-delivery inspections to ensure vehicles meet City specifications.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to public works programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays well-informed of new trends and innovations in the field of public works.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and techniques of public works, traffic engineering, municipal water and sewers engineering, and public works and utilities maintenance functions; thorough knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and local law, codes, and regulations governing the administration of public works and public utilities functions and activities; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing, maintenance of public records, organization and functions of an elected City Council, and City personnel rules and policies, principles and practices of management and supervision; ability to plan, direct, and integrate broad comprehensive public works and utilities programs and activities; ability to analyze complex engineering and maintenance issues and problems; ability to evaluate alternative solutions and to develop sound conclusions, recommendations, and courses of action; ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings; ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply Federal, State, local law and regulations governing public works and utilities services; ability to evaluate management practices and adopt effective courses of action; ability to develop clear, concise, and comprehensive technical reports, correspondence, and other written materials; ability to exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council, officials, other governmental and regulatory officials, staff, private and community organizations, developers, and contractors; ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs; ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management or related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience in a progressively responsible civil engineering or public works role with at least five (5) years of management/supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing, walking, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; no special vocal communication skills are required; no special hearing perception is required; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Special Requirements

• Valid Kansas Driver's License.