NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities
El Monte, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$161K/yr - $196K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is a company that supports public sector organizations. They are seeking a Deputy Director of Public Works & Utilities to assist in planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of the Public Works and Utilities Department, while providing oversight and administration of city-wide policies and programs.
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Responsibilities
Assumes management responsibility for all Public Works and Utilities Department programs, services, and activities including project management, oversight of capital projects; serves in an acting capacity during the Public Works and Utilities Director Director's absence
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
Manages and participates in the development and 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
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 Public Works and Utilities Director
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
Manages revenues from a variety of funds/sources; ensures appropriate fee-for-service levels, fund balance levels and reserves
Administers service and equipment/supply contracts; ensures contract provisions are in compliance with City standards and specifications and time and budget estimates; analyzes and resolves complex problems that may arise; recommends and approves field changes as required
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
Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Public Works and Utilities Director
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 as they relate to the area of assignment
Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files
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 compliance with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible public works administrative and/or operational experience, including three (3) years of management responsibility
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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