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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 9 hours ago

Assistant Director, Public Works Operations (Street & Bridge Operations)

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking an Assistant Director for Public Works Operations in Austin. The role involves developing and implementing operational plans for public works functions, managing division activities, and ensuring compliance with city policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Manages division and section activities, including audits of existing facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency

Identifies and analyzes trends; determines methodologies to implement change

Develops and implements short and long range plans, programs, and personnel that provide administrative, managerial support, fiscal management, program planning, and evaluation

Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division

Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practice, policy, and procedure governing the division

Ensures division is in compliance with all City practice, policy, and procedure

Develops and reviews infrastructure maintenance and repair functions and technical criteria, including but not limited to roads, traffic signals, signs, pavement striping, pavement markings, facilities (mobility management center), street trees, and vehicle maintenance

Serves as the Emergency Response Management Coordinator for the Department

Reviews, approves, and implements quality and safety systems and programs

Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring the departmental budget, and ensures department operates within appropriated budget

Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, boards and commissions

Provides support to other City departments and agencies on an enterprise basis

Investigates and resolves consumer and citizen inquiries and complaints

Prepares and presents reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data; provides written or oral reports

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

Qualification

Fiscal planningBudget preparationMaintenanceRepair operationsSupervisory techniquesData analysisTask prioritizationSoftware applicationsOral communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingRelationship building

Required

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Public Administration

Six (6) years of supervisory/management experience in road, pavement, utilities, vehicle, facilities, and other public works maintenance and repair operations

Twelve (12) college semester hours of graduate work in one of the above-specified areas may substitute for six months of the required work experience up to a maximum of two (2) years

Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation

Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedure

Knowledge of technical aspects of maintenance and repair operations

Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles

Skill in oral and written communications

Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing

Skill in using computers and related software applications

Skill in data analysis and problem solving

Skill in managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks

Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events

Ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with city personnel and the public