Executive Director Of Public Works

Position will be open until filled.

We are currently seeking:

An Executive Director of Public Works to join our this role you will provide strategic leadership administrative oversight and policy direction for the Citys Public Works Department including Operations Water Utilities and Engineering Services. This position ensures the effective planning construction operation and maintenance of the Citys infrastructure systems and public works programs. The Executive Director serves as a key advisor to City leadership on public works issues longrange infrastructure planning regulatory compliance and capital improvement strategies. Work involves high-level decisionmaking coordination with regional state and federal agencies and the development of policies and programs that support the Citys goals for safety sustainability and service excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Department Leadership & Administration

• Provides executive direction and oversight for the Operations Director Water Utilities Director and City Engineer; establishes departmental goals performance expectations and service standards.
• Develops and implements longrange plans policies and strategies for public works programs infrastructure systems and capital improvement projects.
• Ensures departmental activities align with City goals regulatory requirements and community needs.
• Oversees departmental budgeting financial planning and resource allocation; reviews and approves expenditures reports and operational plans.
• Ensures effective communication across divisions and with City leadership elected officials partner agencies and the public.

Operations Oversight

• Provides executive guidance for Operations Department functions including streets and bridges traffic operations street lighting stormwater management solid waste fleet services and lake operations.
• Ensures operational programs meet scope schedule cost and quality requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates operational performance staffing needs and service delivery effectiveness.
• Supports the Operations Director in resolving complex technical operational and regulatory issues.

Water Utilities Oversight

• Provides executive guidance for Water Utilities programs including customer service water treatment production utility maintenance laboratory services distribution collections conservation backflow prevention and reclamation.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state water quality environmental and safety regulations.
• Oversees longrange planning for water supply treatment capacity infrastructure resiliency and resource management.
• Supports the Water Director in addressing technical operational and interagency challenges.

Engineering & Capital Projects Oversight

• Provides executive oversight for engineering services including land development review infrastructure design construction management and floodplain management.
• Ensures engineering plans specifications and projects comply with applicable codes ordinances and regulations.
• Oversees the development and execution of the Citys Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Supports the City Engineer in resolving complex issues.

Interagency Coordination & Compliance

• Serves as the Citys principal advisor on public works programs infrastructure policy and technical issues.
• Represents the City in regional planning efforts and coordinates with state and federal agencies on regulatory funding and project matters.
• Ensures all Public Works divisions comply with applicable laws regulations policies and safety standards.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Responds to inquiries from residents businesses developers and partner agencies regarding public works programs and projects.
• Communicates complex technical information in a clear and accessible manner.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with community stakeholders.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.

The above duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position-specific duties.

Requirements and Skills:

• Leading motivating and developing highperforming teams across diverse technical disciplines.
• Managing complex projects programs and budgets with competing priorities.
• Interpreting and applying engineering standards regulatory requirements and municipal policies.
• Analyzing operational financial and technical data to support decisionmaking.
• Building collaborative relationships with elected officials staff agencies and the public.
• Communicating effectively in written and verbal form including presenting technical information to nontechnical audiences.
• Resolving complex operational engineering and administrative issues.
• Exercising sound judgment strategic thinking and problemsolving in highstakes situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Public Administration Environmental Science Construction Management or a related field required.
• Masters degree in Public Administration Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public works utilities engineering or municipal infrastructure management including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership or executive role.
• Experience in municipal government strongly preferred.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Job postings may be withdrawn at any time at direction of the City Manager.

Required Experience:

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