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City of Chico · 1 week ago

Deputy Director - Public Works Operations and Maintenance

Chico, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$185K/yr - $185K/yr

6+ years exp

The City of Chico is seeking a well-qualified candidate for the position of Deputy Director of Public Works-Operations and Maintenance. This role involves overseeing the staff and operations of a division within the Public Works Department, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with city policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

Assumes management responsibility for an assigned division within the Public Works Department including staff, programs, services, operations, and activities; serves in an acting capacity during the absence of the Director of Public Works

Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures

Manages the development and administration of the annual budget and capital improvement budgets for the department; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; responds to staff questions and concerns; makes discipline recommendations to the Director of Public Works

Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Director; directs the implementation of improvements

Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues

Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate

Participates in and makes presentations to the City Council and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering and other types of public works services

Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files

Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Director of Public Works

Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations

Serves as a spokesperson for the department at a variety of community events, meetings, and other public relations activities

Ensures staff observe and comply with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Performs other duties as assigned

Participates in capital improvement project (CIP) planning activities; provides input into the conceptual design of engineering projects; investigates and resolves problems with scope of work or cost issues of major facility upgrade and replacement projects

Manages and directs the development of construction and modernization plans for the City; meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City development requirements

Assumes management responsibility for the maintenance and repair of City infrastructure including streets, traffic signals, streetlights, signs, parking meters, storm drains and sewer collection systems, wastewater treatment plant, graffiti eradication, coordination and management of unauthorized occupant camp clean ups, and maintenance district activities related to Public Works right-of-way

Schedules, organizes, and directs the staff involved in street, curb, gutter, sewer, storm drain, traffic, parking system, facilities and related maintenance and repair work; estimates and schedules work to be done and the quantities of material needed; requisitions and purchases materials and supplies; inspects work projects in progress and upon completion; responds to and directs emergency situations

Qualification

Public Works ManagementBudget DevelopmentProject CoordinationCivil EngineeringContract AdministrationRisk ManagementStrategic PlanningCustomer ServiceResearch SkillsStaff TrainingLeadershipTeamworkCommunication SkillsTechnical ReportingProblem Solving

Required

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field

Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering or public works infrastructure maintenance experience, including three (3) years in a management or supervisory capacity

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment

For some incumbents, possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision

Principles and practices of leadership

Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly

Principles and practices of strategic plan development

Principles and practices of budget development and administration

Principles and practices of contract administration and management

General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures

Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility

Functions, authority, and responsibilities of an elected City Council

Methods, materials, and techniques employed in public works construction projects

Federal and state transportation funding policies, procedures, and mechanisms

Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division

Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence

Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations

Research methods and techniques

Federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned areas of responsibility

City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff

The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed

Principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the design and construction of public works facilities and technical inspection services

Modern and complex principles, practices, methods, equipment, and materials involved in street maintenance, sewer maintenance, street signs, traffic, underground, wastewater treatment, and safety devices

Characteristics and uses of asphalt, concrete, and other paving materials

Public Contract Code