Public Works Director

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the City Administrator, the Director of Public Works manages and directs all activities and operations involving the City’s Public Works (street maintenance, property and vehicle maintenance, snow removal, and other services) and public works projects. The Director of Public Works is responsible for addressing citizen complaints, both verbal and written, related to the Department’s operation. The Director of Public Works supervises a small staff of public works laborers and must be skilled in leadership abilities.

The Director of Public Works is a full-time salary-exempt position with an annual pay $70,262 to $79,238 annually. The City of Normandy also offers great benefits including health, vision, dental, short- and long-term disability, group life, and AD&D. In addition, the City of Normandy is a part of the LAGERS deferred benefit plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Oversee Department Functions

a. Regularly inspect City facilities, parks, streets, and Right-of-Ways and direct employees to address issues, clean, repair, or fix deficiencies to ensure that all are in proper working order.

b. Assign duties, tasks, and work orders to employees in a way that increases employee productivity to improve the operations of the Department.

c. Coordinate with Code Enforcement Officers and Law Enforcement to abate nuisances on private property to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of residents.

d. Act as a liaison with the designated sanitation service provider in order to hold them accountable and ensure satisfactory service to the City and residents.

e. Coordinate with contractors and service providers working with the City to ensure that projects are completed effectively and efficiently.

f. Ensure that all equipment is in proper working order through regular inspection and maintenance to allow for the proper functioning of Department operations.

g. Maintain and keep a well-ordered garage and shop to provide an efficient and safe workplace.

B. Department Leader

a. Develop a vision and strategic plan for the Department and take active steps to achieve established goals.

b. Motivate employees by aiding them to achieve their professional goals and development.

c. Development Department policies and procedures so that employees carry out operations effectively and safely.

d. Supervise Department employees to ensure that they are meeting performance and safety standards.

e. Train employees in technical and practical skills to develop professional skilled laborers.

f. Recruit new hires by participating in the interview process and recommend candidates for employment to the City Administrator.

g. Discipline Department employees through corrective actions, both written and oral, in order to ensure desirable work performance.

h. Conduct performance evaluations of Department employees and provide constructive feedback, criticism, and praise to foster the professional development of employees.

i. Recommend the termination of employees who do not meet ethical, professional, or performance standards.

C. Department Budget Officer

a. Plan and prepare an annual draft operating department budget by integrating department goals and program plans for review by the City Administrator.

b. Analyze the department budget and develop plans to address deficiencies to the City Administrator.

c. Submit budget requests to the City Administrator for additional programs, equipment, or personnel.

d. Maintain an inventory, estimate the depreciation, and schedule for a replacement for all capital assets and equipment.

D. Report to City Administrator, Mayor, and City Council

a. Provide monthly written and oral reports to the City Council and attend all regular City Council Meetings.

b. Attend, upon request, special and workshop meetings of the City Council and other Boards and Commissions to advise on matters relating to the Department.

c. Attend monthly leadership meetings and collaborate with the City Administrator and other Department Heads.

d. Advise and report to the City Administrator and or the Mayor to keep them informed of the operations of the Department.

E. Department Purchasing Manager

a. Purchase and procure all necessary equipment, tools, and supplies needed for the operation of the Department.

b. Complete and sign purchase orders, as required by policy, for any applicable purchase in the Department.

c. Assist the City Administrator in drafting Requests for Proposals and Requests for Qualifications relating to Department functions when required.

d. Manage letting bids, negotiating with vendors, and managing projects relating to the Department.

e. Review and approve all invoices for goods or services related to the Department.

F. Department Safety Manager

a. Develop and implement a department safety plan by establishing in coordination with the Safety Coordinator.

b. Train department employees on the proper use of vehicles, heavy machinery, and equipment to reduce safety risks.

c. Identify safety hazards in the working environment and take active steps to mitigate risk.

d. Report and investigate all workplace accidents in the department.

e. Conduct regular department meetings regarding safety policies and procedures.

f. Perform risk assessments before each job of Public Works Laborers and identify key risks and how to mitigate them in order to provide for the safety of employees.

G. Other Duties as Assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. High School Diploma or GED is required.

B. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field is highly desired.

C. Four or more years of experience in a public works supervisory or similar position is required.

D. Missouri CDL Class B or higher is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

A. Knowledge of mechanical and automotive techniques and operation of street maintenance tools and equipment.

B. Basic Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, flooring, painting, masonry, electrical, welding, machinery, Knowledge in ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

C. Detailed knowledge of snow removal equipment and performing snow removal.

D. Detailed knowledge of mowing with zero-turn mowers on extreme slopes, and some horticulture and landscape experience.

E. Knowledge of computers, including databases and spreadsheet software.

F. Good oral and written communication skills.

G. Ability to accept equivocal circumstances and take action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent.

H. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.

I. Knowledge of purchasing practices (including determination of needs, selection of items, bid letting, and store management) sufficient to develop new procedures and purchasing programs.

J. Knowledge of related Public Works Departments with other municipalities, their services, roles, and responsibilities to contact them appropriately to obtain needed information.

K. Knowledge of different herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, and plant foods and how to use them appropriately to maintain the growth of grasses, trees, shrubs, and flowers.

L. Skill in supervising employees including:

a. organizing objectives

b. delegating responsibility

c. training

d. delegating responsibility

e. evaluating subordinate effectiveness

f. administering necessary discipline

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to read a computer screen or documents, grasp, handle, feel, type, listen, hear, reach, see, speak, walk, and sit for long periods. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, crouch, carry, and lift up to 50 lbs. This position will require someone capable of both office work and manual labor. This is a department head level, which requires working some evening and weekend hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,262.00 - $79,238.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,262 - $79,238