Brooklyn Park Director of Public Works (Operations & Maintenance)

The Director of Public Works (Operations and Maintenance)provides strategic leadership and direction for the Operations and Maintenance Department which includes the following divisions:

• Support Services: Administration GIS mapping solid waste/recycling utility

• Engineering Services: City engineering transportation and utility engineering

• Park and Building Maintenance: Park maintenance forestry central buildings

• Street and Fleet Maintenance: Street maintenance storm sewer utility street/signal lighting fleet and equipment management

• Public Utilities: Water supply and treatment water/sanitary sewer maintenance

This position is a key member of both the Citys Director Team and Senior Management Team serving as a technical advisor to the City Manager and City Council on public infrastructure matters.

The role directly supervises five Division Managers (Engineering Street-Fleet Park-Building Utilities and Support Services) and leads a department of approximately 85 full-time and 25 seasonal staff.

• Lead manage and direct department operations to ensure department goals and objectives are achieved.
• Develop and manage the departments $30 million annual budget to include preparation administration and coordination; approximately $40-50 million annual capital projects and approximately $6-7 million annual capital equipment purchases.
• Develop department long-range plans and manage/coordinate the production of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Capital Equipment Plan (CEP).
• Supervise Division Managers and oversee operations of 85 full time staff and 25 seasonal staff fostering a culture of trust by empowering staff and valuing their expertise.
• Provide day-to-day and long-term leadership and oversight of the citys infrastructure fleet engineering park maintenance and solid waste/recycling services.
• Lead manage and direct department staff to include selection training motivation program/project and work performance evaluation and review.
• Develop establish and implement departmental action plans and strategies providing leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans and innovative projects such as those addressing climate change environmental issues and emerging technologies.
• Accountable for the establishment and implementation of accounting policies procedures and internal controls including compliance with federal and state laws rules and regulations and city ordinances.
• Serve as member of citys Director and Senior Management Teams to implement the Citys vision and goals.
• Develop strategic plans for department work advise elected officials and develop legislative initiatives.
• Develop coordinate and serve as project manager for research analysis plan and specification development and implementation.
• Participate in internal and external work groups as a representative of the city and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education
Four-year degree in engineering public works public administration or a related area.

Experience

• 10 years of progressively responsible directly related experience.
• Strong background in the design and construction of road trail and utility projects.

• Deep knowledge of modern public works operations best practices and skills in the following full range of public works services: administration planning contracts management civil engineering transportation systems facilities water systems sanitary and storm sewer systems recycling and solid waste collection buildings and park facilities forestry and vehicle/equipment fleets.
• Ability to communicate clearly concisely and effectively both in verbal and written formats with specific emphasis on effective public speaking and presentation skills with commissions elected officials and the community.
• Ability to interact develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships at all organizational levels internally and externally.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the citys strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Knowledge and commitment to strategic planning performance measurement and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of public works-related federal state and local laws statutes and regulations.
• Ability to build cohesive work teams and foster teamwork to achieve solutions to complex community-wide issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • management of road trail and utility construction projects;
  • construction observation of road trail and utility construction projects;
  • Minnesota State Aid MSA funded projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects tasks and priorities simultaneously and perform effectively under stress while switching between a variety of duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to handle the stress of resolving complaints from residents internal customers and employee conflicts.
• Personal computer experience with general understanding of word processing database and spreadsheet applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead influence and motivate people through approachable leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with and between co-workers and the public (customers).
• Knowledge of principles practices and methods of consensus building conflict resolution negotiation and team-oriented management.
• Ability to develop strategic positions and programs to implement and achieve objectives.
• Skilled in using project management and innovative technology toolssuch as OpenGov Laserfiche and Asset Management Systemsto enhance the delivery of public services.
• Ability to use performance measurement techniques/tactics to measure quality of public services.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to define and analyze problems utilize resources identify solutions develop and implement recommendation/proposals.
• Ability to interpret analyze explain and resolve complex problems through to a successful resolution.
• Ability to effectively work with commissions boards elected public officials and external customers.
• Ability to professionally exhibit cultural sensitivity patience and understanding in the course of work duties.
• Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal staff through transparent open communication.
• Read interpret and explain local state and national codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and position specific software.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.

• Training in:
  • Facilitation or public speaking
  • High Performance Organization or leadership development
  • Equity frameworks such as Beyond Diversity
• Experience with:
  • Labor relations and collective bargaining
  • Regional State and local transportation or infrastructure advisory boards or committees
  • Implementing equity-centered public works initiatives
• Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged but must comply with the Citys Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Work flexible hours to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed.
• Occasional travel required.
• Prolonged periods of standing bending sitting stooping kneeling climbing.
• Office environment and fieldwork; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5-10 pounds occasionally.
• High attention to detail and deadlines.

We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at .