Public Works Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Public Works Director

Department: Public Works

Reports To: County Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Public Works Director is a key member of the executive leadership team of Rio Blanco County. Public Works includes Road & Bridge Administration, Road & Bridge Operations, Solid Waste Landfill, Fleet, Meeker Fairgrounds, and Weed. Performs a variety of supervisory, organizational, operational, management, budget and administrative operations and activities and providing strategic and operational oversight for all division heads within the Public Works organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. Rio Blanco County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

• Serves as the statutory road supervisor if officially designated as such by the Board of County Commissioners.

• Direct and evaluate department heads on matters of staffing, organization and budgeting. Provide strategic direction and performance evaluation to department deads regarding staffing, organizational structure, and budgetary matters.

• Oversee Road & Bridge operations, including snow removal, infrastructure maintenance, and fleet management.

• Manages the Meeker Fairgrounds and Weed Department to achieve objectives within timeframes and budget.

• Establish employee and contractor performance standards for divisions of Public Works.

• Manages Department staff directly or through subordinate supervisors. Monitors progress of scheduled work projects.

• Maintain department financial accountability including budget preparation and facilitating capital improvement budgeting and administration.

• Attend and participate in administrative and decision-making sessions with the County Administor and /or Board of County Commissioners on behalf of Public Works and its division leads.

• Review programs, plans, technical reports, budgets, and other administrative information submitted by Public Works division heads.

• Ensure timely and effective resolution of citizen complaints and inquiries. .

• Enhance and maintain community relations with public and maintain a positive relationship within the county and neighboring counties; develop and maintain relationships with local, state and federal leadership; respond to public requests and complaints.

• Provide advice and recommend actions, policies and/or procedures regarding Public Works administrative and operational direction for consideration by RBC County Commissioners.

• Assists the County Administrator with the County strategic planning and budget preparation.

• Performs cost control activities: monitors Department revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control.

• Gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations. Presents information as requires to BOCC and other groups.

• Acts as the department liaison for all working groups including Forest Service, Oil and Gas, Emergency Operations, Wildland Fire, Sheriff’s Office, and CDOT.

• Perfors duties as assigned to support emergency and first responders. May be asked to respond during wildfire response, or to support Sheriff’s Office activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of the position:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders through professional and courteous engagement.

• Knowledge of public works operations, including engineering, road and bridge, fleet management, aggregates, special waste, and budgeting and financial management.

• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and direct public works functions.

• Knowledge of and experience in the application of management and supervisory principles and practices as applied to government.

• Knowledge of and experience in the management of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to establish working relationships, both internally and externally.

• Able to work together with a diverse group of people towards a shared goal, while considering the needs of others.

• Strong work ethic and personal integrity

Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• High School diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public administration, business management, construction management or a closely related field is preferred.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in construction, road & bridge project management or civil engineering.

• Minimum of four (4) years in a supervisory/management capacity.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid Colorado Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 30 days. Commercial Driver’s License Class A is preferred.

Work Environment: Job is performed in an office environment and in the field.

• May be exposed to heat, cold, or inclement weather. Occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. May be exposed to possible bodily injury from working in the roadway and/or from moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, or machinery.

• Ability to stand for extended periods during operations or projects and to navigate uneven terrain at construction sites.

• Possess sufficient hearing and auditory perception to communicate effectively with coworkers and respond to signals or alarms on the job site.

• Role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 lbs.

• The noise level in the indoor work environment is moderate; in the outdoor environment is typically loud and may occasionally be extremely loud.

• Frequent travel throughout the County and occasionally outside of the county.

NOTE: Commercial Driver License holder: This position is required to comply with state, federal and local regulations concerning Drug and Alcohol Testing procedures applicable to holders of Commercial Driver License (CDL) which include random drug and alcohol testing and a completed, satisfactory previous employer reference.

This job description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rio Blanco County prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or any other status protected by federal or state law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,000.00 - $113,735.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 6% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Meeker, CO 81641 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Meeker, CO 81641: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $93,000 - $113,735