What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS position at Dorchester County?
JOB
THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED FOR RELOCATION OR MOVING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE.VEHICLE ALLOWANCE AUTHORIZED.THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-POSTED, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.Company DescriptionDorchester County, SC is a fast-growing county in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, part of the Charleston metropolitan area. The county offers a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles with various outdoor recreation opportunities. Dorchester County operates under a Council Administrator form of government, with a dedicated and diverse workforce of more than 1,000 full-time employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of county residents. Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Public Works located in Dorchester, SC. The Director will be responsible for overseeing transportation, solid waste, stormwater and public works, and budgeting tasks on a daily basis.Qualifications•Public Administration skills•At least ten (10) years of related work experience. •Budgeting experience•Strong leadership and managerial abilities•Knowledge of local government regulations and policies helpful•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills•Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, or related field.•Valid state driver’s license•Professional Engineer license•Registered Land Surveyor preferredPosting may close prior to indicated closing date if sufficient qualified applicants are received.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Plans, organizes and directs all programs and operations of the Public Works Department including transportation, solid waste, and stormwater functions.• Ensures departmental compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws andregulations, County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.• Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting newemployees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employeediscipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.• Provides for adequate staff training and development opportunities.• Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use ofbudgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.• Develops and implements all department policies and procedures; develops andrecommends ordinances related to County public works functions.• Analyzes department schedules and workloads; makes adjustments as necessary toensure optimum productivity and efficiency.• Evaluates the County's public works' needs; formulates short-range and long-range plans to meet those needs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.• Performs professional engineering design, development and management work as theCounty Engineer.• Participates in the review of subdivision and construction plans involving the department; reviews site plans.• Recommends the selection of private contractors, engineering consultants and architects for services; administers contracts with consulting engineers and architects.• Oversees the preparation of bid documents and specifications for construction projects.• Works with home owner associations and citizen groups to resolve problems related toinfrastructure and public works operations.• Coordinates and inspects field operations for compliance with applicable policies,procedures, laws, regulations, permits, and standards of quality and safety; coordinatesinspections by regulatory agencies; and assumes responsibility for compliancemodifications as required.• Gathers technical information for and prepares specifications for the purchase of vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment; maintains inventory of and ensures proper maintenance of all department equipment.• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-makingpurposes and as required by the County and regulatory agencies.• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other County divisions,departments and outside agencies as appropriate.• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistanceregarding areas of responsibility.• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate to maintain knowledgeof current legislation, trends and technology in assigned areas of responsibility.• Performs emergency support functions and emergency operations during naturaldisasters.• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
THIS POSITION IS AUTHORIZED FOR RELOCATION OR MOVING EXPENSE ASSISTANCE.VEHICLE ALLOWANCE AUTHORIZED.THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-POSTED, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.Company DescriptionDorchester County, SC is a fast-growing county in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, part of the Charleston metropolitan area. The county offers a mix of suburban and rural lifestyles with various outdoor recreation opportunities. Dorchester County operates under a Council Administrator form of government, with a dedicated and diverse workforce of more than 1,000 full-time employees who are committed to making a difference in the lives of county residents. Role DescriptionThis is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Public Works located in Dorchester, SC. The Director will be responsible for overseeing transportation, solid waste, stormwater and public works, and budgeting tasks on a daily basis.Qualifications•Public Administration skills•At least ten (10) years of related work experience. •Budgeting experience•Strong leadership and managerial abilities•Knowledge of local government regulations and policies helpful•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills•Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, or related field.•Valid state driver’s license•Professional Engineer license•Registered Land Surveyor preferredPosting may close prior to indicated closing date if sufficient qualified applicants are received.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS• Plans, organizes and directs all programs and operations of the Public Works Department including transportation, solid waste, and stormwater functions.• Ensures departmental compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws andregulations, County policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.• Supervises assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting newemployees; acting on employee problems; recommending and approving employeediscipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.• Provides for adequate staff training and development opportunities.• Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use ofbudgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.• Develops and implements all department policies and procedures; develops andrecommends ordinances related to County public works functions.• Analyzes department schedules and workloads; makes adjustments as necessary toensure optimum productivity and efficiency.• Evaluates the County's public works' needs; formulates short-range and long-range plans to meet those needs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.• Performs professional engineering design, development and management work as theCounty Engineer.• Participates in the review of subdivision and construction plans involving the department; reviews site plans.• Recommends the selection of private contractors, engineering consultants and architects for services; administers contracts with consulting engineers and architects.• Oversees the preparation of bid documents and specifications for construction projects.• Works with home owner associations and citizen groups to resolve problems related toinfrastructure and public works operations.• Coordinates and inspects field operations for compliance with applicable policies,procedures, laws, regulations, permits, and standards of quality and safety; coordinatesinspections by regulatory agencies; and assumes responsibility for compliancemodifications as required.• Gathers technical information for and prepares specifications for the purchase of vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment; maintains inventory of and ensures proper maintenance of all department equipment.• Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-makingpurposes and as required by the County and regulatory agencies.• Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other County divisions,departments and outside agencies as appropriate.• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistanceregarding areas of responsibility.• Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate to maintain knowledgeof current legislation, trends and technology in assigned areas of responsibility.• Performs emergency support functions and emergency operations during naturaldisasters.• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
