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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Deputy Director of Water Systems

Public Works 621 Cleveland Blvd Caldwell ID 83605, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$45.78/hr - $56.91/hr

NEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Director of Water Systems to assist the Director of Public Works in managing the City of Caldwell’s Public Works Department. The role focuses on administration of divisions including Water, Wastewater, Irrigation, and Stormwater, overseeing planning, budgeting, and operational activities.

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Responsibilities

Directs and oversees organizational units within assigned Divisions

Works with Division Superintendents to develop goals and plans for the identification and evaluation of the City's Public Works’ needs

Establishes and oversees the implementation of programs designed to meet the annual and long-term objectives of the Department

Oversees preparation and monitors the activities of the operational, capital improvement and capital equipment budgets of assigned Divisions and makes budgetary recommendations to the Public Works Director

Maintains open communication with Public Works Director, Mayor and City Council

Confers with City officials, contractors, and others in regard to any Public Works matters as necessary

Ensures all Public Works activities within assigned divisions are in compliance with City codes and policies and State directives

Works closely with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies

Acts as a liaison between the Public Works Department and local residents, contractors, business representatives, government agencies, and other related professionals to ensure positive public relations

Works closely with other Public Works supervisory personnel to promote positive work attitudes within the department and maximize teamwork and cooperation by all departmental employees based on the City’s and Public Works Department’s mission, vision, and values

Directs departmental operations and procedures to stay abreast of changing trends and practices in Public Works field and meet the changing needs of the city

Addresses citizens' concerns or complaints and takes appropriate action to ensure citizen satisfaction or a timely resolution of complaints

Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned departmental personnel, including providing approval for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate; or makes recommendations which are given particular weight about the change of status of other employees

Implements policies and procedures as directed by the Public Works Director, the Mayor, and City Council by completing assigned studies, making reports and recommendations, developing projects and making presentations

Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas

As directed, acts as Public Works Department representative in local, regional, and statewide matters related to assigned divisions including, trainings, rulemaking sessions, committees, boards, and meetings

Provides extensive contact with the public including attendance of evening meetings and the need to be available 'on-call' for emergencies

Works closely with Engineering Division staff generally and in the consultant selection for design and construction of public works projects

Performs other duties as assigned