Public Works Director

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Public Works Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Public Works Department, assignment of duties, setting work standards, evaluating employees and responding to the ever-changing needs of the City and the community. This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of the departmental budget, the establishment of procedures for emergency call-outs and services to maintain, repair and manage the City’s streets, sanitary and storm sewer system, water system, facilities, and city parks and open spaces. 

The Public Works Director manages the union contract for represented employees and must ensure that the City complies with the contract. The Public Works Director is a critical position and important member of the City’s management team. This is an exempt position that reports directly to the City Manager and will make regular progress reports to the City Council. 

As the supervisor of the Maintenance Division, this position is responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of public works utility, facility and parks systems. This position communicates with City staff, other government agencies, city officials, and the public. Under general direction, performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Public Works Department, including environmental, water, sewer, street, street light, storm water and other public works projects and programs.