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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS

City Hall, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant City Manager of Public Works for the City of Brownwood. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, operation, maintenance, and improvements of the Public Works portfolio while ensuring alignment with the City’s infrastructure priorities.

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Responsibilities

Supervises personnel of assigned departments by conducting performance evaluations, providing counsel as needed; recommends appointment, and when necessary, removal of officers and employees under his/her jurisdiction

Manages the development and implementation of assigned departments’ goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels

Provides technical and policy recommendations as they apply to ordinances, rules and regulations, and municipal maintenance and improvement operations

Prepares the annual budget request for assigned departments and administers the budget after adoption

Oversees the development, implementation, and reporting of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) within the assigned portfolio, including scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permits, and grant/contract requirements; supports procurement, contract administration, and audit readiness within the assigned portfolio

Prepares reports for submittal on public works and infrastructure projects as required

Represents the City to residents, elected officials, community groups, and organizations; explains programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues

Participates in citywide policy development and recommendations as necessary

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures of assigned departments; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements appropriate changes; leads continuous improvement efforts across Public Works and Development Services to elevate service levels, reduce turnaround times, and enhance the customer experience

Participates in investigations of complaints and/or employee grievances within assigned departments

Assists in the preparation of agendas, staff reports, and supporting materials for City Council and boards/commissions as assigned

Attends meetings of the City Council and takes necessary action regarding agenda items within the assigned portfolio

Provides executive oversight to Planning & Development through direct supervision of the Director of Planning & Development; establishes performance expectations and ensures effective, consistent development services

Ensures coordinated, cross-departmental review of development and infrastructure impacts by aligning Planning & Development processes with engineering, floodplain, utilities, sanitation, streets, and other applicable functions

Meets and confers with citizens, businesses, developers, and contractors to remedy problems and discuss City policies, procedures, and infrastructure needs related to development and service delivery

Responds in emergency situations; successfully completes IS-700 NIMS introductory course and provides documentation to the Emergency Management Coordinator upon completion

Performs other related duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Public AdministrationMunicipal OperationsPublic Works ManagementBudget AdministrationRegulatory KnowledgeConstruction Project OversightLeadership SkillsTechnical Report WritingTeam SupervisionCustomer ServiceEmergency ResponseMicrosoft OfficeNIMS CertificationCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsNegotiation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) preferably in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or related field

Ten (10) years or more experience in public works and the operation and construction of public infrastructure including water and wastewater systems, streets, and/or landfills

Minimum of five (5) years in a senior management position

Excellent working knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations

Knowledge of sound management principles and practices

Outstanding leadership and organizational skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Council, department heads/employees, and local, state, and federal agencies

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to citizens, the press, City Council, employees, and external agencies

Ability to read and understand financial reports and documents, budgets, legislation, technical journals, letters, and grant guidelines

Ability to write technical reports, agendas, press releases, and other correspondence

Ability to prepare and administer operating budgets for assigned departments

Knowledge and ability to read, interpret, and apply codes and specifications and calculate costs involved in construction projects

Ability to supervise departments and negotiate and oversee construction projects for public works areas

Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office

Ability to provide executive oversight for development services functions and support efficient, consistent permitting and customer-facing processes through departmental leadership

Valid Texas Driver License

Obtain IS-700 NIMS certificate within six (6) months of hire

Must hold license in one or more of water, wastewater, and solid waste

Must obtain licenses in all disciplines within twenty-four (24) months of hire

Preferred

Experience coordinating development services and cross-department development review processes

Benefits

Pay will increase by 3% after successful completion of 6-month probationary period.

Additional $4 a month (max $150mo) based on number of years with the City.

Additional $25-$125 per month based on position and certification level.

Additional $53-$106 per month based on frequency of on-call status.

12 paid holidays—New Years, MLK Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after (2 days), and Christmas and Christmas Eve or day after (2 days).

Paid vacation leave available after 6 months, accrues at the rate of 10 days per year.

Paid sick leave available after 6 months, accrues at the rate of 15 days per year.

Health coverage through Texas Health Benefits Poole (TXHB), with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas as the provider, is offered to employees at no cost, and includes vision, prescription, life insurance and a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Benefits Debit Card.

The Retirement Plan is through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).

AFLAC is available through payroll deduction.

Rocket Lawyer is a service provided at no cost to employees.

Gym memberships to Brownwood Fitness Center and Pure Fitness available at reduced rates through payroll deduction.

Annual on-site wellness screenings through insurance—earn $150 wellness incentive.

Employee appreciation: Summer Fun passes, Turkey Coupons, all employee conference, Service Award gifts/banquet.