Town of Chino Valley ยท 1 day ago
Public Works Director
Chino Valley, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Town of Chino Valley is seeking a Public Works Director to lead and mentor a skilled Public Works team. The role involves planning, developing, and managing capital improvement projects while overseeing operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a skilled Public Works team
Plan, develop, and manage capital improvement projects and infrastructure investments
Oversee operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance
Strengthen community partnerships and represent the department with professionalism and innovation
Oversee all purchasing and operation activities of the Public Works including Streets, Parks, Facilities, Fleet, Utilities, Engineering and Water Resources; communicates with the respective departments regarding various concerns or issues
General executive officer in charge of all personnel, the entire operation, equipment and facilities of the Utility Department (water and wastewater), public infrastructure, general maintenance, and fleet maintenance
Supervise and direct subordinate staff; sets work priorities; performs formal employee evaluations; rewards and disciplines employees
Recruit staff and conduct performance management/evaluation of staff
Finalize and present budgets for the department and divisions, monitors expenditures
Oversees capital project plans, bid preparations and the Town Council awards
Discuss timelines and project specifications with subordinate supervisors and/or other departments
Perform construction oversight, processes contractor and engineering payment requests for the Capital Improvement Program
Participates in the creation of development agreements representing the Town with developers, agents and attorneys
Present proposals for new capital improvement projects and grant applications for projects
Oversee the selection of bidders, oversee the work of external consultants; ensure the development of schedules for bidding and construction
Provides technical direction, project management and assistance to developers, consultants, external agencies, and public works staff regarding projects
Approves materials, methods, equipment, specifications, cost estimates and related documents
Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions
Prepare and present written and oral reports on projects for Town management and the general public
Performs research; analyzes findings; prepares recommendations for infrastructure planning needs
Ensure project documentation tracking using various reports and as-built submittals
Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects and infrastructure
Responsible for the enforcement of the Town policies regarding water and wastewater
Responsible for the general supervision over, subject to the approval of the Town Manager, all charges for water and sewer services, departmental policies, agreements, new connections, repairs and the like
Control the water supply and at all times to ensure the sufficiency thereof and shall notify the public, unless an emergency requires otherwise, of the necessity of shutting off any pipeline for the purpose of making repairs, extensions or connections, should we have cause to expect to know beforehand of the necessity to so shut off water from any line
May represent the Town on professional and technical committees
Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values and goal of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved
Support the relationship between the Town and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and town staff; enthusiastically promotes the Towns goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
Perform related duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
Lead and mentor a skilled Public Works team
Plan, develop, and manage capital improvement projects and infrastructure investments
Oversee operations, budgets, and regulatory compliance
Strengthen community partnerships and represent the department with professionalism and innovation
Oversee all purchasing and operation activities of the Public Works including Streets, Parks, Facilities, Fleet, Utilities, Engineering and Water Resources; communicates with the respective departments regarding various concerns or issues
General executive officer in charge of all personnel, the entire operation, equipment and facilities of the Utility Department (water and wastewater), public infrastructure, general maintenance, and fleet maintenance
Supervise and direct subordinate staff; sets work priorities; performs formal employee evaluations; rewards and disciplines employees
Recruit staff and conduct performance management/evaluation of staff
Finalize and present budgets for the department and divisions, monitors expenditures
Oversees capital project plans, bid preparations and the Town Council awards
Discuss timelines and project specifications with subordinate supervisors and/or other departments
Perform construction oversight, processes contractor and engineering payment requests for the Capital Improvement Program
Participates in the creation of development agreements representing the Town with developers, agents and attorneys
Present proposals for new capital improvement projects and grant applications for projects
Oversee the selection of bidders, oversee the work of external consultants; ensure the development of schedules for bidding and construction
Provides technical direction, project management and assistance to developers, consultants, external agencies, and public works staff regarding projects
Approves materials, methods, equipment, specifications, cost estimates and related documents
Negotiate right-of-way acquisitions
Prepare and present written and oral reports on projects for Town management and the general public
Performs research; analyzes findings; prepares recommendations for infrastructure planning needs
Ensure project documentation tracking using various reports and as-built submittals
Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints regarding engineering projects and infrastructure
Responsible for the enforcement of the Town policies regarding water and wastewater
Responsible for the general supervision over, subject to the approval of the Town Manager, all charges for water and sewer services, departmental policies, agreements, new connections, repairs and the like
Control the water supply and at all times to ensure the sufficiency thereof and shall notify the public, unless an emergency requires otherwise, of the necessity of shutting off any pipeline for the purpose of making repairs, extensions or connections, should we have cause to expect to know beforehand of the necessity to so shut off water from any line
May represent the Town on professional and technical committees
Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values and goal of the Town by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved
Support the relationship between the Town and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and town staff; enthusiastically promotes the Towns goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures
Perform related duties as required or assigned
Company
Town of Chino Valley
The Town of Chino Valley (incorporated 1970, pop. 10,817) .
Founded in 1970Chino Valley, Arizona, US
51-200 employees
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