International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 5 hours ago
Director of Parks and Public Works
Bee Cave, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a Director of Parks and Public Works for the City of Bee Cave, TX. This role involves providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Parks and Public Works Department, managing public assets, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall day-to-day management and leadership of the department. By managing assigned operations to achieve departmental goals within available resources, planning and organizing daily workloads, reviewing progress, and making changes as needed
Develop, implement, and oversee the short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department including strategic plans
Responsible for the oversight and administration of the city's parks and public spaces including the management of the City's parks, streets, and facilities
Develop procedures for emergency callouts and services to maintain public safety and infrastructure
Manage the maintenance and procurement of the department’s equipment and fleet
Prepare and administer the department's budget, performing cost-control activities, and monitoring revenues and expenditures to ensure sound fiscal control
Manage contracts related to public works, including parks and facilities, projects, and services. This includes overseeing major capital projects from conception to completion, which involves scoping projects, managing project timelines and budgets, and coordinating with contractors and engineers
Manage the development, negotiation, and monitoring of grants for various projects
Ensure the city complies with federal, state, and local environmental and public safety regulations, and all labor laws
Represent the department by attending and participating in community meetings, committees, and boards
Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints and interpret City policy for various community groups and citizens
Assist in critical tasks during emergencies, including inclement weather, to ensure the safety of citizens and staff and the continuation of essential services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, public administration, park management, or a closely related field
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, including street paving and maintenance
Significant knowledge of municipal operating and administrative practices
Ability to train and support staff in the consistent application of City policies
Preferred
Demonstrated experience in street paving and maintenance
Infrastructure oversight
Engineering plan interpretation
Capital project management
Experience with grant development, negotiation, monitoring, and evaluation
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation assistance will be available for the successful out of area candidate
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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