Public Works Director

JOB SUMMARY: Under direction of the General Manager, the Public Works Director plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Public Works Department, which includes: Water, Wastewater, Roads, Solid Waste, General Services, Fleet Management, Flood Control/Drainage and Facilities Maintenance. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Public Works Director is a single position class, department head level position that oversees all functions and operations of the Public Works Department. Incumbent is responsible for originating, carrying out, reviewing, interpreting, and coordinating policies in the administration of a complex multiservice public agency. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: This classification receives general directions from the General Manager. The position exercises direct and indirect supervision over technical, field personnel, and laborers, in addition to outside contractors, consultants, and vendors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by this position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address agency or departmental needs and changing business practices. Responsible for all Public Works Department activities and services, including, but not limited to water, wastewater, roads, solid waste, general services, fleet management, facilities maintenance, flood control/drainage, infrastructure, assets, property, right-of-way, and easements. Plans, develops, and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance, finds efficiencies while enhancing services; ensures goals and objectives of the General Manager and Board of Directors are achieved. Assigns work activities and responsibilities to appropriate departmental personnel, consultants, vendors, and contractors; reviews and evaluates work of others; identifies and resolves problems and issues. Directs and manages the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Department, including review of contracts. Manages and oversees the procurement of contractors and other service providers. Oversees the selection, training, and evaluation of Public Works personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; reviews the work of department personnel to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; interprets and enforces a variety of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and standards. Ensures compliance with all departmental services and activities through a variety of federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. This includes both operational and maintenance activities and those related to capital improvement projects. Serves as liaison with federal, state, regional, county and special district agencies; provides responsible and complex staff support to the General Manager and Board of Directors. Develops recommendations for policies, laws, ordinances, resolutions, programs, and services related to the Public Works Department activities. Prepares and administers the departmental budget; including forecasts of general and special revenues and expenditures for staffing, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary; provides a financial information resource for all District staff, other organizations, and the public. Oversees capital improvement projects and capital purchases. Develops and recommends a comprehensive capital improvement plan, addresses deferred maintenance, recommends and implements best management practices; develops, recommends and implements a variety of maintenance management plans, programs, and systems. Reviews and processes a variety of applications, such as those related to development, construction, water meters, utility connections, encroachments, and other permits. Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; stays current on issues relative to the department; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organizational inquiries, issues and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the Department. Establishes positive working relationships with the General Manager, Board of Directors, District General Counsel, and other District staff; representatives of community organizations, federal, state, and local agencies and associations. Functions as a member of the District’s management team and actively participates in addressing issues of concern to the District. Performs other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, individuals in these classifications must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of: Municipal public works principles and practices, including planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations; Applicable regulatory and permitting requirements; Principles and practices of program management, development, and administration; Municipal budget preparation, expenditure control, and administration; Principles of supervision, training, motivation and performance evaluations; Current human resource and employee labor law issues in a union environment; Principles and practices of budgeting for ongoing operations and capital improvements; Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations, including those related to CSD law, public contract code, and prevailing wage; Modern office practices, methods and equipment, including computer and applicable software; Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; Proper English, spelling and grammar; Occupational hazards and standard safety practice. Ability to: Plan, direct, manage and coordinate the work of the Public Works Department; Develop and administer sound departmental goals, objectives, policies and methods for evaluating achievement and performance levels; Analyze complex departmental issues; Adjust standard operating procedures as necessary to improve organizational effectiveness; Analyze complex budgets and reports; Attend evening meetings; Prepare clear, concise, and complete statements, reports, and written materials; plan, organize, train, evaluate, and direct work of assigned staff; Interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; Read, interpret, and record data accurately; Organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; Work independently and as part of a team; Make sound decisions within established guidelines; Follow written and oral directions; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Operate an office computer and a variety of office software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, water delivery systems, GIS/GPS technologies, asset management software, and maintenance management systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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. Possession of normally functioning olfactory sensation; Vision in the normal range, with or without correction, and normal color vision; hearing in the normal range with or without correction; balancing, climbing, ascending and descending ladders; driving; kneeling, crouching, making repetitive hand or body motions, running, sitting, speaking, standing, stooping, bending, using hands and fingers, using hand or power tools, walking, working in cramped and confined spaces; utilizing Personal Protective Equipment per OSHA General Industry Standards 29 CFR 1910. Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Travel from job site to job site sitting in vehicle; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing work. While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to interact with District staff, the public, and others encountered in the course of work. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While much of the planning, organizing, and paperwork is done in the office, incumbents may work outdoors and use proper work safety precautions/procedures, as assignments may involve exposure to various weather and environmental conditions, vibration, confined spaces, chemicals and infectious materials, hazardous gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, raw sewage, and water/wastewater effluents. Work hours are between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. May need to respond on-site to on-call or emergency situations, which may arise at any time, including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. These hours are subject to change to meet the needs of the District.Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying as determined solely by the District. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities is as follows: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, public administration, or related field of study. A master’s degree or registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is desirable but not required. Experience: Seven years of broad, complex, and extensive experience in municipal government or other public sector agency, with at least three years in an administrative, management, or supervisorial capacity. Private sector experience may supplement but is not a substitute for municipal government or public sector experience. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Ability to maintain a clean driving record is required. Possession of a Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 certificate, Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board is desirable but not required. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, District employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and are required to report for duty and respond accordingly. EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt Bargaining Unit: At-Will Appointment and Removal Authority: General Manager Amended: 11/2/2026 by General Manager I have reviewed and agree to abide by the position requirements. 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