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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Director of Public Works & Utilities

Bremerton, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $187K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of Public Works & Utilities for the City of Bremerton. The successful candidate will manage the eight divisions of the department, ensuring effective operations and compliance while providing visionary leadership to the team.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the overall vision, performance, and administrative management of the Public Works Department. Functional areas of the department include public works operations, storm water drainage systems, capital improvement, project engineering/administration, transportation, forestry operations, fleet maintenance, building maintenance, and Bremerton departmental operations

Briefs the Mayor and Council Members on items ranging from routine agenda items to complex strategic and business plans

Attends and participates in group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works administration

The incumbent facilitates the development of strategy and policy in collaboration with the other City departments; ensures that the Mayor/Council direction and core values are incorporated into operation activities and services; and represent the City in the community, the region, and the state with regards to public work policy and operational initiatives

Supervises and participates in the preparation of City construction standards, code sections, fees, plans, and policies

Ensure the efficient and effective function and execution of the responsibilities of all divisions, including Administration, Engineering, Streets, Utility Maintenance, Wastewater Treatment, Water Resources, Forestry, Internal Services, Department Operations, Program Budgeting, Staffing and Leadership, and General City Management

Sets strategic goals for process improvements, innovation, enhanced conservation efforts, improved operational efficiency, and an engaged employee experience

Oversee and develop procedures, policies, and the systems related to transportation, water, wastewater, storm water, refuse collection, recycling, and building maintenance. Ensures the long-term sustainability of the City’s utility infrastructure and capacity for growth

Supports staff, as needed, in the preparation and/or review of scopes of work and design documents, requests for proposals, construction cost estimates, contract bid documents, bidding and awarding projects, and/or project management

Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans services, staffing, equipment, and infrastructure of the public works division

Assists in the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Plan (T.I.P.), Transportation Plan, Non-motorized Transportation Plan, Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure

Facilitates review of and response to public concerns and inquiries

Provides visionary leadership to the Public Works and Utilities team

Supervises division managers and division support staff, either directly or through subordinates. Provides direction and effective feedback to direct reports

Provides transparent performance measures through dashboards, benchmarking, and other techniques

Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information

Regular attendance is an essential requirement

Performs related work as assigned and/or required

Qualification

Public Works ManagementCapital Improvement ProjectsEnvironmental RegulationsBudgetingCost AnalysisPublic SpeakingLeadership SkillsCustomer ServiceCollaborationCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field is required

Ten (10) years of experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions

A valid Washington State driver's license is required and must be obtained prior to date of appointment or another date set by the City

Considerable knowledge, ability and skill in the principles and practices of excellent customer service as practiced in both the private and public sectors

Ability to effectively meet and deal with both the internal customers and the public while responding to customers in a friendly, pleasant, and professional manner using appropriate inflection, grammar, and syntax

Ability to handle stressful situations while establishing effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public

Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and pleasant demeanor in difficult, stressful situations while diplomatically dealing with difficult people

Willingness to expend extra effort to help the public find answers or information relative to their inquiry or complaint