Public Works Director

Job Title: Public Works Director

Department: Public Works

Reports To: City Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Supervision Exercised: Yes

Prepared By: City Clerk/HR Director

Approved By: Human Resources Director & City Manager

Revised Date: 02/2025

Salary: $100,013/$48.08hr. – $143,769/$69.12hr. DOQ

Direct reports to this position:

Administrative Technician, Road and Bridge Director, Utilities Director, Community Development Manager, and Building Department Manager.

Job Summary:

Plans, organizes, and directs the functions of the Public Works Department including streets, storm water systems, water and wastewater systems, facility and fleet maintenance. The Director has 3 full-time direct reports and 2 part-time employees. Performs a variety of supervisory, technical, and administrative tasks such as planning, budgeting, coordinating, and directing the overall operations and activities within the Public Works Department.

Essential Functions:

1. Manage the development and implementation of the Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; prepare and supervise the preparation of the City’s long- range growth and development plans and programs.

2. Integrates public works programs and activities with other City, county, state, and federal departments and/or agencies.

3. Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork; ensures staff training within the Public Works Department; provides leadership and vision to the division; analyzes situations accurately and adopts effective courses of action.

4. Plans and directs the activities of all assigned personnel through one or more subordinate supervisors; formulates and enforces department rules, regulations, work methods and procedures.

5. Recruits and selects personnel; evaluates subordinates’ job performance.

6. Involved in negotiations and grievance for employees under his/her discretion.

7. Oversee the preparation of budgets, allocation of staff resources, materials, facilities and time to ensure the efficient operation of the Public Works Department.

8. Develops controls for the expenditure of department funds, including planning and budgeting for future Public Works activities, establishes an adequate system of reporting, and evaluates services rendered in relation to cost vs. benefits.

9. Extensive knowledge of development review and represents the Public Works Department as a member of the Development Review team.

10. Checks design submitted by developers for technical adequacy and conformance to municipal standards and specifications; review or have reviewed, working drawings to ensure completeness, accuracy and conformance to project requirements.

11. Reviews and approves applications from utility companies to install or relocate gas, electricity, telephone/telecommunications or other mains, ducts or lines; ensures compliance with design and service standards, maintains liaison with utilities on all matters relating to municipal works.

12. Understanding of inspection services for public and private projects.

13. Manages the City’s fleet inventory, equipment, leases, and acquisitions and replacements. Keeps and tracks the inventory of all assets for each operation.

14. Working knowledge of telecommunications and broadband infrastructure.

15. Responds to department inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

16. Review department requests for proposals, bids, construction documents prior to bidding in preparation for presentation to the City Council.

17. Serves as the contract administrator on City public works contracts and ensures adequate vendor performance.

18. Attend meetings, conferences and seminars, as required; is required to present information to council, planning and zoning commission, stakeholder groups, and internal committee meetings.

19. Act as a liaison and on various local and regional committees.

20. Assists in the implementation of the strategic and comprehensive plan and long-range plans established by the City.

21. Supports and integrates sustainability into programs and projects that produce efficiencies, increases conservation, and improves air and water quality.

22. Prepares complex reports and maintains such records and information as may be necessary to perform this function.

23. Reviews cost reports and construction progress of the City’s projects to ensure standards of quality and conformance with budget appropriations.

24. Responsible for Public Works improvements and projects. Initiates and assists in the acquisition of grants, easements, encroachments, rights-of-way, etc.; determines the resources needed for approved projects; reviews work activities to ensure efficient and safe operations and conformance with established State, County, and City standards, regulations and policies.

25. Overseas and is responsible for the City’s Pavement Management program, sidewalks, pathway and trail maintenance.

26. Participates in the preparation, implementation, and administration of the City’s capital improvement plan.

27. Manage the City’s emergency operations and regularly participate in training provided by the County, State, Federal agencies in preparation for unforeseen emergencies and disasters.

28. Overseas and monitors the City’s water rights portfolio and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

29. Develop and recommend for approval the City Manager, and/or Council, the municipal code, policies and procedures required to regulate the operations of the Public Works Department.

30. Assists the City Manager conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to public works programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

31. Extensive knowledge of water, wastewater and stormwater utility operations; treatment, distribution, collections, inspections, and reporting.

32. Responsible for the efficient operation of all utility systems.

33. Adheres to City of Craig policies, standards, and regulations including but not limited to proper attire, safety procedures, and overall professionalism.

34. Performs other duties as may be assigned by City Manager.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Core Competencies:

o Teamwork

o Concentration

o Critical Thinking

o Communication/Listening

o Organization

o Customer Service

o Judgment

o Learning

o Budgeting/Resource Management

o Conflict Resolution

o Leadership

o Safety/Liability Management

o Project Management

o Change Management

o Problem Solving/Decision Making

o Strategic Thinking

o Innovation /Creativity

o Coaching/Developing Others

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. The ability to manage and direct a comprehensive public works program.

2. Advanced leadership and management skills in operations, administration and budgeting and supervision.

3. Strengths in written and oral communication on a variety of complex and/or controversial topics.

4. The ability to work collaboratively with an innovative and progressive executive team.

5. The ability to apply innovative techniques and modernize the department.

6. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

7. Skill using Microsoft Office applications, GIS/ESRI, CAD, and project management software.

8. Ability to function and make good decisions in the absence of a supervisor.

9. Ability to communicate in a professional, courteous, and timely manner, both verbally and in written format, when dealing with the City of Craig employees, citizens, customers, elected officials, and vendors.

10. Ability to communicate with proficiency in the English language.

11. Ability to work productively on multiple projects and meet project goals and deadlines.

12. Skills in project management include scheduling, processing payment applications, contract negotiation, negotiating change orders, and conflict resolution.

13. Skills in supervising and directing the work of others.

14. Ability to apply logic and critical thinking skills to solve problems.

15. Ability to model City of Craig staff values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership.

16. Supports and champions building and sustaining a culture focused on continuous improvement.

17. Fosters innovative ideas and streamline operations to provide meaningful value for customers and the community.

Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, construction management, public administration or related field, and minimum ten (10) year’s related experience including a minimum of years 7 year’s supervisory experience supervising multiple departments; or an equivalent combination of experience and training is required. Master’s degree preferred.

Special Requirements

· Must possess a valid Colorado driver license, a Class B CDL license, and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.

· Must live within thirty (30) minutes of City of Craig maintenance facilities. This position requires passing a post offer CDL drug test and a criminal background/motor vehicle check.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS: experience of ten (10) years or more managing or directing municipal public works including planning, designing, maintenance and construction, streets, traffic and utilities maintenance programs. Including progressively responsible expertise in:

· Principles related to public buildings, and capital facilities planning and development, applicable City policies, laws and regulations affecting Department activities.

· Principles and practices of modern public administration include planning, organizing, staffing, supervising, training and managing financial and human resources.

· principles and practices of budgetary development, control, and administration.

· Techniques and methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports for proposed municipal facilities.

· Public relations practices and techniques.

· Research methods; report writing techniques; statistical concepts and methods.

· Principles and techniques of project management.

Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

· The employee is regularly required to use hands and arms to handle, feel, reach; and talk, hear, taste or smell.

· The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Must be able to lift and carry moderately heavy materials, supplies, and equipment (25-50 lbs.) frequently, objects weighing 50-75 lbs. occasionally.

Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. The employee will have exposure to the following:

1. Indoor/Outdoor environment exposure

a. Moderately quiet office environment with regulated temperatures.

b. Will also travel to local offsite meetings after normal work hours and may be required to visit construction work sites in inclement weather on unpaved or uneven terrain.

2. May have exposure to fumes, odors and hazards associated with equipment, machinery, trenching and confined spaces.

3. Exposure to dust, fumes, odors, moving parts and hazards associated with inspections, getting into trenches and operating construction equipment.

4. Working within the public environment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. Will regularly attend City Council Meetings (2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.), and various committee meetings that typically occur during regular business hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48.08 - $69.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,080 - $100,013