Assistant Public Works Director - Engineering

Please Note: The Assistant Public Works Director is an at-will class and serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Works.

This recruitment is being established to fill a position in the Roads division of the Department of Public Works

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Public Works Director in the overall planning, assigning and directing of the County Public Works Department Divisions.
  
  
• Formulates long range forecasts of public works requirements and develops appropriate plans.
  
  
• Supervises the activities of various divisions by giving directions, interpreting policies and procedures, reviewing and evaluating the work of subordinates, and establishing priorities.
  
  
• Assists in directing the internal administration of department activities and develops appropriate policies and procedures.
  
  
• Directs a system of internal fiscal accounting, reporting and control.
  
  
• May represent the Public Works Department with other County departments, other agencies, and at public meetings, hearings and related functions.
  
  

       Assistant Director-Operations in addition to assisting with the direction of other County Public Works Department Divisions, the Assistant Director-Operations has responsibility to direct Public Works Capital improvement project’s needs, oversees inspections of County and other buildings and structures; and all phases of building maintenance of County owned buildings. Reviews construction project design, construction, land acquisition, and other related documents.  Responsible for administrative oversight of various Public Works operations and functional areas.

 

        Assistant Director-Engineering in addition to assisting with the direction of other County Public Works Department Divisions, the Assistant Director-Engineering has responsibility to direct the work of the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department which includes design and project management of public works projects, administering and delivering grant funded projects, review, approval and conditioning of land development engineering, administration of the County's development impact fee program, implementing and updating County standards and specifications, administration of the County's storm  water processes and permit, assists in reviewing and processing all vacating of roads and road name changes, coordination and direction of County Land Surveyor, and perform related work as required.

Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible public works, construction or development related experience, including at least four (4) years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity in a public works or similar organization.

Education:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.  

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Desirable:
Possess and maintain a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is highly desired.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform effectively as Director in their absence.
  
  
• Effectively perform as assisting in executive management over the Department of Public Works.
  
  
• Effectively serve as assisting as Road Commissioner.
  
  
• May assist in the management of the County's Capital Improvement Program.
  
  
• Provide administrative and engineering oversight to construction projects for other government agencies.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
  
  
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
  
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
  
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
  
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
  
  
• Represent the County with the community and other agencies.
  
  
• Administer a budget, personnel and programs.
  
  
• Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
  
  
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
  
  
• Operate a motor vehicle. 
  
  
• Frequent operation of a data entry device and repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand/eye coordination.
  
  
• Sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
  
  
• Occasionally standing, pushing, pulling, bending and squatting to pick up or move objects.
  
  
• Occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

 Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Civil Engineering as applied to Public Works design, construction and maintenance.
  
  
• Principles of materials, equipment and methods used in design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings and water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
  
  
• Principles of administration of a large scale public agency including budgeting, organization, supervision and training.
  
  
• Legal, financial and public relations problems related to public works programs.
  
  
• State and local laws relating to land surveying and subdividing.
  
  
• Practices and principles of heavy equipment, maintenance and acquisition programs.
  
  
• Traffic and safety factors involved in road design and maintenance.
  
  
• Federal and local laws relating to County Roads highway funding, administration, and design; and construction administration relating to the Public Contract Code.
  
  

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of a large organization.
  
  
• Establish effective relationships with representatives of other agencies, contractors, County Officials and the general public.
  
  
• Present concise reports both orally and in writing.

Salary : $139,339 - $169,645