NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
Deputy Director - Public Works
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $117K/yr
5+ years expThe City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a full-time Professional Engineer to be an essential member of the Engineering & Public Works team. The purpose of this position is to assist with supervision and direction of staff and the delivery of projects, services, maintenance, and operations of public works infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Assists with supervision of departmental activities and staff for all of Engineering & Utilities, including Water, Sewer, and Storm
Assigns task and projects, determines operations, monitors progress
Conducts staff performance evaluations
Administers discipline
Works directly with Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents of Sewer and Water, including Treatment Plant, Sewers, Well, and Waterworks
Receives and handles complaints, inquiries and concerns from the public, elected officials, and other City departments regarding engineering records, public works projects and City infrastructure
Conducts studies to determine needs for projects and services. Prepares study reports and recommendations. Directs project development and construction contract administration
Provides information to the public, city departments and other agencies regarding projects and services
Researches issues and notifies inquiring party regarding findings
Testifies as expert witness for germane subjects related to liability and accountability for Engineering & Public works
Assists with preparation of capital and operating budgets. Monitors operating and capital expenditures. Applies for grants and alternative funding, prepares reimbursements, and facilitates interagency financial agreements. Assigns capital improvement project design and construction tasks to engineers, project specialists, and technicians
Assists with direction of locating of underground utilities and facilities for planning, construction, and projects
Assists with direction and oversight of maintenance and updates of accurate records for underground utilities and GIS
Assists with direction of preparing annual reports of City facilities, including streets and utilities for records, operations, and reimbursements
Directs maintenance and updates of traffic signal systems, flood levees, utilities networks, and emergency systems
Responds to public records requests and prepares court testimony
Assist with Direction and oversight of preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for public works projects. Administers public works contracts to ensure compliance with contract provisions. Reviews contract work for proper completion
Prepares Ordinances and Resolutions, and recommends policy changes
Monitors City participation in State Local Road improvement program
Oversees Maintenance of Gas Tax Mapping. Determines projects to be funded. Prepares grant agreement and submits reimbursement requests to the state
Assist the Director of Engineering & Public Works in developing annual department budgets. Evaluates expenditure needs. Prepares long-range capital improvement plans and proposes implementation strategies
Monitors City Utility plans for long-range improvements. Prepares recommendations and priorities for capital funding and use of operation budget funds
Assists the Director of Engineering & Public Works in responding to technical requests from various departments, agencies and individuals. Provides information to news media and members of the public regarding street closures and constructions delays. Writes and distributes press releases
Oversees issuance of various public R/W permits. Files reports and other records regarding engineering and public works matters
Attends and participates in meetings with Common Council, Boards, Commissions, and various committees
Participates in construction and department staff meetings. Appears on behalf of Director of Engineering & Public Works at meetings
Participates in the recruitment process for Engineering staff
Develops requests for proposals (RFP) from engineering consultants. Reviews proposals and develops contract documents. Reviews contract project progress reports and contract progress. Monitors consultants work and approves pay requests
Evaluates major equipment needs and equipment maintenance contracts. Obtains equipment price quotes
Prepares legal descriptions and maps of land transactions annexations, street/alley openings and closing for recording purposes
Directs and reviews reports and special assessments for assessable projects
Monitors review of surveys, certified maps and subdivision plats for compliance with local and state regulations
Oversees monitoring of flood levees, storm facilities, wastewater facilities, and flood control and mitigation infrastructure
Coordinates City projects involving state and Federal authority
Maintains regular and predictable on-site attendance
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information and employee personal and medical information
May responds to emergency call-outs involving street lighting, signalized intersections, and utilities, and may provide guidance and decision making with, or in place of Director of Engineering & Public Works
Assists and directs engineering and utilities staff and crews on roadway and utility projects
Manages departmental supply and equipment's needs, monitors expenditures and inventories, and directs purchases
Verifies and approves invoices for payment
Authors memoranda, letters, emails, and correspondence. Emails and faxes messages
Assist with website content, public notices, and news releases
Screens inquiries and assigns to appropriate person or agency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
five years' experience
Wisconsin-registered Professional Engineer, or ability to transfer license from another state within six months
Valid driver's license is required
Proficiency in MS Office products
Strong communication skills required
Preferred
municipal experience
knowledge and experience with public works projects, maintenance, and operations
Use of Procore for project and department management
Benefits
Medical Benefit Plan
Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS)
Life Insurance
Income Continuation Insurance
Section #125 Plan
Vision Plan
Dental Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Roth IRA
Paid Leave Time
Accident Insurance
Company
NEOGOV
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