Director of Public Works

Elkhart, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Candidates Only Notice
This position is currently being posted for internal consideration only. At this time applications will be accepted exclusively from current City of Elkhart employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The City reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify the posting status or expand recruitment efforts if business needs require.

CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT
Public Works and Utilities

POSITION
Director of Public Works

CATEGORY
Salaried Up to $118300

STATUS
Full-time Exempt

REPORTS TO
Mayor

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for overseeing directing and coordinating the Public Works Department which include the Water and Sewer Utilities Street Department and Engineering.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide positive leadership and organizational directives that result in efficient services performed by colleagues and superior services provided to internal and external customers.
When required fulfills with integrity the statutory requirements of City Engineer.
Collaborate with the Elkhart Board of Public Works Elkhart Common Council and on occasion other boards and commissions to direct the functions necessary to efficiently and creatively provide internal customers and the citizenry with clean water effective wastewater management efficient transportation systems and ROW management.
Oversee direct supervise and evaluate the work of the Public Works team including:
- Street Department
- Engineering
- GIS Data and Records
- Utility Billing
- Office Support
- Water Quality and Compliance
- Utility Plants
- Utility Network
Manage the Civil City budget for Public Works and the Utility Budget for the Utilities.
Manage solid waste collection and recycling program.
Develop and implement City and departmental policies procedures and strategies.
Represent the Department in meetings with other City Departments and the public.
Plan design and manage public works projects.
Ensure compliance with Federal State and local regulations and standards.
Prepare reports and presentations for City officials and the public.
Coordinate all existing and future utility and transportation infrastructure needs of the community including:
- Master Planning
- Strategic Capital Planning
- Project implementation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors of Science in Engineering or a closely related field.
Six (6) or more years of increasingly responsible management experience in an organization of comparable size or complexity as the City of Elkhart Engineering Group.
Or any equivalent combination of experience training and education that demonstrates the possession of the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Indiana Professional Engineers license.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to write and speak effectively both with colleagues and the citizenry including solid public speaking skills.
Knowledge of budgetary principles and the budgeting process and appreciation of the limitations uniquely imposed upon municipal government.
Knowledge of basic human resource principles.
Knowledge of street maintenance programs.
Knowledge of principles of traffic operations and transportation engineering.
Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related state and federal law and regulations.
Knowledge of principles of a water distribution system and utility.
Knowledge of principles of a wastewater collection system and utility.
Knowledge of purchasing policies statutes and regulations for municipal government.
Ability to use information technology systems to maximize operational efficiencies.
Ability to hold sensitive information in strict confidence.
Ability to prioritize information and incidents and distinguish between the important and the inconsequential.
Ability to discern between information subject to public disclosure and information statutorily excluded from disclosure.
Ability to withstand public criticism by members of the City Council the local media and citizens.
Ability to withstand private criticism by colleagues.
Tenacious ability to plan organize and prioritize operational expenses and execute both short-term and long-term goals and projects.
Principled negotiation skills.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle unrestricted.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS

Ability to logically think and reason.
Ability to read write interpret and verbally give or demonstrate work instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a 40-plus hours per week standard office environment.
Frequent trips to off-site office locations may be necessary often in inclement weather.
Night meetings are frequent and therefore the length of the workday and work week may substantially exceed 8 hours and 40 hours respectively.

DRUG TEST REQUIRED

The City of Elkhart is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a post-offer drug screen is required.
Random drug testing may be conducted after employment.
Background checks must produce acceptable BMV and criminal history reports.

POLICY STATEMENT

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Required Experience:

Director

Internal Candidates Only NoticeThis position is currently being posted for internal consideration only. At this time applications will be accepted exclusively from current City of Elkhart employees who meet the minimum qualifications. The City reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify the ...