City of Chico · 1 day ago
Deputy Director - Public Works Engineering
Chico, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Chico is seeking a Deputy Director for its Public Works - Engineering Department. This role is essential for overseeing departmental operations, managing staff, and ensuring successful project delivery in line with city policies and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assumes management responsibility for the Public Works - Engineering Department’s programs, services, and activities including oversight of project management and capital projects or as assigned by the Director; serves in an acting capacity during the absence of the Director of Public Works
Under the direction of the Director, 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
Under the direction of the Director, 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
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
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 as directed
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 - Engineering
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
Qualification
Required
Experience in capital project delivery through all phases; design, environmental, right-of-way and construction
Experience with project delivery consistent with Caltrans Local Assistance processes, which include State and Federal funding sources
Management experience of technical staff on projects and processes
Familiarity with contract compliance for A&E contracts
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, construction management, civil engineering or a related field
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience or experience managing public works infrastructure maintenance functions, including three (3) years in a management or supervisory capacity
Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment
Possession of a valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil Engineering issued by the State of California, to be maintained throughout employment
Company
City of Chico
City of Chico is a government organization that offers employment, recycling, business, transportation, and public safety services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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