City of Newark · 5 hours ago
Director of Public Works
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe City of Newark is seeking a Director of Public Works to oversee the comprehensive public works department. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing programs related to road, sewer, and water line construction, maintenance, and sanitation operations.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon ProfitPublic SafetyWellness
Hiring Manager
Tiffany Stewart, Esq.
Responsibilities
Develops, administers, and implements a variety of public works programs including but not limited to the construction, reconstruction, and improvement of streets, roads, bridges, public buildings, water and sewer facilities, and recreation facilities, and may also be responsible for administration of a mosquito control program
Establishes priorities among work programs and implements plans
Manages work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees
Coordinates the work plans of various functional units
Prepares, inspects, and approves plans and specifications, and consults with general contractors on construction projects
Prepares the annual capital improvements budget
Directs studies of public works functions
May have charge of the administration and supervision of a water supply and/or water treatment and/or sewage treatment system and/or public wastewater collection system
May administer the professional engineering program; establishes the design criteria for the improvement, construction, and reconstruction of roads and drainage facilities
May review and approve engineering plans and specifications prior to implementation
May direct engineering studies, and the development of engineering plans and designs for the construction and/or maintenance of structures and public works facilities
Supervises the use of equipment
Supervises the maintenance of records and files
Prepares reports and correspondence
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of professional experience in the development, administration and implementation of public works or other similar construction/maintenance programs, including responsibility for budgeting and supervision, four (4) years of which shall have included management responsibilities
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and six (6) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, four (4) years of which shall have included management responsibilities
Possession of a master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, or in a program related to the organization, operation, administration, and control of private or public organizations; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, four (4) years of which shall have included management responsibilities
Positions involving responsible charge of professional engineering work require a Professional Engineer's License issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Positions involving responsible charge of professional surveying work require a Professional Land Surveyor's License issued by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyor's
Positions responsible for supervising the operation of public wastewater collection systems, public wastewater treatment systems, public water distribution systems, public water treatment systems will be required to possess a license of the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
Knowledge of techniques used to plan for effective use of available funds, personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies
Knowledge of management principles and techniques
Knowledge of procedures used to make routine and complex repairs to water and sewer equipment, and in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets and roads
Knowledge of construction plans and specifications
Knowledge of problems and procedures used in engineering design and supervision of construction projects (when engineering functions are performed)
Knowledge of engineering principles relating to the construction and maintenance of public works facilities (when engineering functions are performed)
Knowledge of varied engineering calculations (when engineering functions are performed)
Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal equipment
Knowledge of problems involved in supervision of various public works construction and maintenance projects
Ability to coordinate varied interrelated departmental programs and activities
Ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the organizational unit, and apply them to specific situations
Ability to apply management principles and techniques to problematic and other situations
Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate engineering data and formulate solutions to theoretical and practical engineering problems (when engineering functions are performed)
Ability to apply knowledge of theoretical and practical engineering principles and methods (when engineering functions are performed)
Ability to supervise the work of subordinate staff
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction plans and specifications
Ability to work harmoniously with general contractors, associates, subordinates, and others involved in public works programs and activities
Ability to participate in the development of construction projects
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence
Ability to establish and maintain records and files
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position
Company
City of Newark
City of Newark is a local municipality that offers education, economic development, business planning, and public safety services.
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