Assistant Director of Public Works

Class Summary

Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, assists in the direction, planning, review, and management of the Public Works Department. Ensures effective financial and operational management of the Capital Improvement Plan. This position is responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of the following divisions: Parks and Recreation, Facilities, Streets, and the management of the Stormwater Program. Oversees additional responsibilities within the Public Works Department in the absence of the Public Works Director. Supervises technical, and administrative staff of assigned divisions.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supports and assists the Director of Public Works in the daily operations of the Department
• Implements and manages the Capital Improvement Plan
• Ensures effective operational and financial management through forecasting, reviewing budgetary submissions, procurement, and control of grants and other funds and auditing expenditures of the capital improvement plan
• Prepares and administers the capital improvement plan including preparation of the annual capital budget and any required amendments
• Coordinates, monitors, and maintains projects, grants, and other funding agreements in conjunction with the Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Bend County, and other local, regional, state, and federal agencies
• Supervises the daily operations of the Streets Division including implementation of road maintenance, improvements, and construction
• Supervises the operations of the Parks & Recreation division including development and improvements of city parks
• Supervises the daily operations of the City’s public facilities to include operations, preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repairs
• Supervises the implementation, management, and maintenance of the Stormwater Program
• Inspects ongoing work of assigned divisions, investigates requests for new projects, and meets with citizen groups to resolve concerns and issues regarding department activities
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from residents, vendors, contractors, and consultants
• Assists the Director of Public Works to plan and implement programs through the collection of information and the preparation of research studies and reports
• Prepares, administers, and monitors annual division budgets
• Develops reviews and presents staff reports to City Council, City Management, various boards and commissions and interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Attends meetings and prepares presentations as requested by the Director of Public Works
• Coaches, evaluates, develops, disciplines, and directs assigned staff
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works, and functions as an advisor to the Public Works Director
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and city staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and city information
• Serves as part of the Emergency Management Team and responds to natural disasters and other emergency operations
• Subject to 24-hour recall

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT (The physical demands and environmental conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability to enter data into computer terminals in a sustained manner is required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to high at times.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Work requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5-8 years of relevant professional/project management with an emphasis in capital budgeting. Professional experience must include at least 3 years of progressive responsibility in the administration, planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public infrastructure systems, including 5 years of supervisory or management experience in public works; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience and the following:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction maintenance, upgrade and improvement techniques for municipal infrastructure and related systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and laws pertaining to facilities management, maintenance, and improvements
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and laws pertaining to stormwater management
• Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing procedures for division vehicles and equipment
• Knowledge of management and administration practices and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software specific to area of assignment
• Skill in the development and management of capital budgeting
• Skill in inspecting and investigating construction projects in progress and upon completion
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication
• Skill in planning and implementing departmental and divisional procedures and objectives
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Facilities Certification Level I, or ability to obtain Certification is preferred.
• Stormwater Certification, or ability to obtain Certification is preferred.
• Valid class "C" State of Texas Driver’s license.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, drug screen, and MVR check

Salary : $100,817 - $110,905