Department of Public Works Director

Salary : $112,694.40 - $133,845.60 Annually

Location : City of Flint

Job Type : Appointed

Job Number : 24-00002B

Department : Office of the Mayor

Opening Date : 01 / 12 / 2024

FLSA : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : Appointed / Contractual

Job Level : DPW

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works is responsible for performing executive-level administration, supervisory and technical work in directing the activities of a full-service public works department which includes transportation, sanitation, and utilities / water services. The department employs 167 FTE & PTE's.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities.
• Represents the City and Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs.
• Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and fields of Public Works operations.
• Monitors development related to designated service areas, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements.
• Monitors existing methods and procedures, making recommendations for increased efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements.
• Resolves citizen complaints regarding the delivery of departmental services.
• Supervises personnel, evaluates performance and oversees training and professional development.
• Selects and procures equipment and materials as needed in accordance with capital improvement plans and approved budgets.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports as required.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Performs other duties as determined by the City Administrator.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following :

Retirement Program : City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits : The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and / are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and / are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP : The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal / work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses / partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans : The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development : Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness : As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays : Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. (

PTO (Paid Time Off) : PTO is provided according to union contracts and / or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time) : Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

Do you have a Master's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Applied Science (Such as; Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or a closely related field?If yes, upload transcripts

Do you have five to seven (5-7) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in public works, utilities, and engineering; including three (3) years in anadministrative / supervisory capacity?If yes, must document relevant experience

Do you have possession of EGLE, Formerly Known As MDEQ Waterworks System Operator "F","S" license or Wastewater Operator Certification?If yes, upload certification

Do you have a State of Michigan License for Water Plant, Water Distribution and / or Sewer Plant Operation?If yes, upload license

Do you have a Professional Engineer Certificate (P.E.)?If yes, upload certificate

Required Question

Salary : $112,694 - $133,846