Public Works Director

This position directs the operations of the Public Works Department.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs the citys Public Works Recycling Center and Public Transportation operations.
• Manages grant-funded projects including street resurfacing and sidewalk repair projects; performs inspections and prepares reports for reimbursement.
• Develops and manages annual budgets.
• Communicates with and provides advise and support to the Mayor City Council attorneys and other parties; communicates and coordinates with contractors vendors and engineers.
• Directs the management and maintenance of the citys vehicle and equipment fleet.
• Manages the weed abatement process.
• Directs the maintenance of all city streets street signs and city drainage infrastructure.
• Prepares bid specifications; manages the bid review process; prepares cost estimates for City Council approval.
• Manages the acquisition of vehicles equipment materials and supplies.
• Attends City Council meetings to provide information and deliver reports.
• Responds to complaints from the pubic and other interested parties.
• Manages the biodiesel fuel program for the city vehicle and equipment fleet.
• Hires trains assigns directs supervises evaluates and disciplines personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of public works management of civil engineering principles and of budgeting and accounting of city procurement of relevant federal and state laws city ordinances and department policies and of computers and job-related software in management and in problem in prioritizing and in interpersonal in oral and written and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department usually interpreted to require three to five years of related of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Special Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting standing walking bending crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of work is typically performed in an office and outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise dirt dust grease irritating chemicals and machinery with moving parts. Work required the use of protective devices such as masks goggles gloves etc.

Miscellaneous Information

The purpose of this position is to manage the citys public works operations. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and affects the quality of life for city residents and visitors. The work consists of varied administrative supervisory technical and management duties. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the work. The mayor assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences reports and observation of department include highway construction principles and practices city ordinances and resolutions state and federal laws and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department are typically with co workers other city employees vendors state and local government officials elected and appointed officials community leaders business leaders contractors vendors engineers and the general are typically to exchange information motivate persons negotiate matters resolve problems and provide services.

Required Experience:

Director