Assistant Director of Public Works

Job Title

This is a full-time(Executive/Senior Level Officials & Managers and Professionals) position with the City's Public Works Department.

Job Description

An individual in this position will be responsible for coordinating, managing and directing the activities of the Streets and Drainage Division, Traffic Operations, and any other Divisions within Public Works that may be assigned by the Director of Public Works. Reporting relationship: Director of Public Works.

Examples of work include developing, planning and implementing the Department's goals and objectives; recommending and administering policies and procedures; directing, overseeing and participating in the development of work plans, projects and programs; implementing policies and procedures; and reviewing and evaluating work products, methods and procedures.

Other duties include overseeing the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Departmental budget; directing the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; and implementing adjustments as necessary. The position also involves overseeing the preparation of the Capital Improvement budget; directing the forecast of additional funds needed to design, construct and implement projects as scheduled; selecting, training, motivating and evaluating personnel; providing or coordinating staff training; and working with employees to correct deficiencies; implementing discipline and termination procedures.

Additional responsibilities include developing, reviewing and presenting staff reports to City Council, City management and various boards and commissions; managing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Streets and Drainage Division activities including preventive maintenance, capital improvements, budgetary oversight and policy implementation; managing the Pavement Maintenance and Management Program (PMMP) including condition assessment, planning, project prioritization, budgeting, and coordination of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation efforts; managing, directing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Traffic Division including preventive maintenance, new purchases, budgetary oversight and policy implementation; maintaining department ordinances and requirements to the adopted standards and generally accepted engineering practices and providing engineering support services to the Director/City Engineer and other departments; coordinating and overseeing any other departmental programs or tasks at the direction of the Director of Public Works; serving as part of the Emergency Management Team and responding to natural disasters and other emergency operations; performing the duties of the Director of Public Works in the Director's absence; and performing other related duties as assigned by the Director of Public Works.

Education, Experience, or Certification

Five(5)years of relevant professional experience are preferred. A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, from an accredited college or university and a Traffic Operations or a Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE)certification are preferred. The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Employee Benefits

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

Medical Plans (Three Options): Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan Provider: Cigna Deductibles: Single: $2,500 annually Family: $5,000 annually Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $5,000 annually Family: $10,000 annually Additional Details: Employee pays dependent premiums Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details Health Savings Account (HSA) Provider: H.S.A. Bank Features: Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses Contribution Limits: Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit) Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit) Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000 City Contributions: Employee only: $1,500 Employee & Family: $2,750 Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee PPO Plan Provider: Cigna Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually Family: $3,000 annually Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually Family: $9,000 annually Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10 Preferred: $40 Non-Preferred: $80 EPO Plan Provider: Cigna Deductibles: Single: $1,500 annually Family: $3,000 annually Out-of-Pocket Maximums: Single: $4,500 annually Family: $9,000 annually Prescription Drug Co-pays: Generic: $10 Preferred: $45 Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options): DHMO Plan Provider: Cigna Features: No deductible No annual maximum Member co-pay depends on the procedure PPO Plan Provider: Cigna Features: $1,500 per person annual maximum $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision Provider: Vision Service Plan Features: Eye Exam $10 Copay Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance Provider: Ochs Securian Financial Coverage: $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City) $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City) Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account Provider: Flores Features: Pre-tax Medical Spending Account Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies Provider: Aflac Policies: Accident Short-Term Disability Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Statewide retirement system 7% employee contribution City contributes 2 to 1 Visit TMRS for more information Optional Deferred Compensation 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits Holidays: 13 paid holidays per calendar year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Good Friday Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Friday after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees Vacation: Earned based on years of service: 0-5 years: 14 days 6 years: 15 days 7 years: 16 days 8 years: 17 days 9 years: 18 days 10-14 years: 19 days 15 years or more: 20 days Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days. Sick Leave: 6 days per calendar year. Educational Reimbursement: With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details... Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider: Alliance Work Partners 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year. Wellness Program: Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center. Fun Benefits: Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.