Assistant Director of Public Works

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking an innovative, community-oriented servant leader ready to join our municipal family as Assistant Public Works Director! Our culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole, including: High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun. We are seeking an individual, who has demonstrated a willing commitment to these values, holding them in high regard, to join our City family in this role. 

The purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Development Services in the oversight of activities and operations of the Public Works Department.   This is accomplished by overseeing the activities of the Fleet Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Water and Sewer, Engineering, Transportation and CIP Divisions with each other and outside agencies.  Other duties may include managing department projects, reviewing development plans, coordinating and implementing department work plans, supervising department personnel, overseeing and participating in the development and administration of budgets, representing the Department to other City Departments, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.  This position provides direction to other employees.

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Assists the Director in managing department services and activities by recommending and administering policies and procedures, establishing appropriate service and personnel levels, monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, allocating resources and coordinating and directing a variety of projects.
• Directs and coordinates department work plans by assigning projects and areas of responsibility, reviewing and evaluating work methods and procedures, meeting with management, identifying and resolving problems, assessing and monitoring workloads, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships, identifying opportunities for improvement and directing and implementing changes
• Supervises department personnel by providing and coordinating employee training, working with employees to correct deficiencies and implementing discipline and termination procedures.
• Participates in the development and administration of the department and capital improvement budgets by forecasting funds needed for personnel, equipment, materials and supplies, approving expenditures and implementing budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Assists the Director in representing the department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies by coordinating department activities with other departments, agencies and organizations, participating on a variety of boards, commissions and committees and attending and participating in professional group meetings.
• Explains, justifies and defends department programs, policies and activities by negotiating and resolving sensitive and controversial issues, responding to and resolving citizen inquiries and complaints and presenting reports and any necessary correspondence.
• Regular attendance required.

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Knowledge is acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. 
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Valid TX Driver's License required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-855-524-5627.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100

Salary : $135,000 - $165,000