What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Public Works position at City of Columbia, MO?
The purpose of this job is to assist the Director with planning, implementing, and directing public works programs in the areas of engineering design and surveys, streets and sidewalk construction and maintenance, property acquisition, and parking utility operations and enforcement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description
- Supports Director in the execution of department strategic plans, implementation of department-wide initiatives, and direction of operational activities; coordinates major projects and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, and discipline of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.
- Provides high level departmental oversight of a full range of public works services, including engineering, streets and sidewalk construction and maintenance, property acquisition, and parking utility operations and enforcement.
- Assists with overall financial management of department and participates in pursuing and securing funding from granting agencies. Prepares and monitors budgets and contracts and oversees preparation and submission of required reports. Serves as liaison with funding authorities regarding program issues, as needed.
- Monitors legislation impacting public works services.
- Prepares and maintains a variety of engineering documents including plans, specifications, contracts, maps, and standards.
- Coordinates the requisition, purchase and the maintenance of equipment, property, and facilities.
- Drafts resolutions, ordinances, and memos for City Council consideration.
- Prepares and presents reports.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal standards. Manages complex financial issues and oversees detailed compliance requirements.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with federal, state, and local organizations, agencies, and businesses. Communicates with public officials, community organizations and media on public works issues.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing multiple groups of employees across more than one business function, including making decisions on hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction
- Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
- Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.
Fiscal Responsibility
- Position has major fiscal responsibility.
- Is responsible for department-wide financial decisions. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests and departmental goas and objectives. Monitors budget plan and adjusts as necessary.
Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Civil, Structural, Traffic or Environmental Engineering.
- 7 to 9 years’ experience in related field.
Licenses or Certifications
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required.
- Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position
Knowledge of:
- Grant and contract administration processes and procedures.
- National accreditation standards and essential public works functions.
- General office practices and administrative procedures, records management and administration techniques and procedures.
- Managerial best practices and methods.
- Specifications, standards, building code, and ordinance development and interpretation.
- Principles, practices, and methods of civil and environmental engineering.
Skill in:
- Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
- Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Exercising sound judgement in making critical decisions.
Ability to:
- Ability to read and interpret federal, state and local requirements.
- Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
- Prepare and present reports.
- Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Develop and implement policies.
- Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.
- Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
- Focus on tasks.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job
Work Environment:
- Office or similar indoor environment – Frequently or Often
- Outdoor environment – Sometimes
- Street environment (near moving traffic) – Sometimes
- Construction site – Sometimes
- Vehicle – Sometimes
- Right of way environment – Sometimes
Exposures:
- Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Sometimes
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Sometimes
- Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction) – Sometimes
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards and is generally sedentary.
- Incumbents may be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Hours/Days
Starting Salary
$106,506/yr - $135,263/yr; Mininum to Midpoint, Commensurate w/Training & Experience
Pay Grade
L3
Number of Positions Available
1
Deadline to Apply
01/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. THE PREFERRED APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025.
Notice to Applicants
Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING
The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program
Salary : $106,506 - $135,263
