JOB Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Under general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Director of Public Works is responsible for the operations and maintenance of public works infrastructure (water, sanitary sewer, streets, drainage, fleet, facilities, solid waste and traffic infrastructure). The purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate departmental operations and oversee projects to enhance the City's infrastructure. The Assistant Director of Public Works monitors the performance of the infrastructure systems of the City, daily operations, develops and administers divisional budgets, manages projects and supervises personnel. The Assistant Director of Public Works will collaborate with the City Engineer, Operations Manager, and Asset Manager for developing and implementing the public works maintenance and resilience programs. The Assistant Director of Public Works may act as the Director of Public Works in the absence of the Director of Public Works. Performs other duties as assigned. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Manages department operations by providing leadership to divisions, preparing bids and contracts for major vehicle and equipment purchases, preparing contracts for maintenance services, monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of methods and procedures, reallocating resources as needed, working with employees on improvements to City services, participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives and priorities and developing and evaluating standard operating procedures.
Develops and administers divisional budgets by assisting with budget implementation, recommending the appropriate services and staffing levels, forecasting additional funds needed for personnel, equipment, materials, contracts and supplies, approving expenditures and recommending and implementing budget adjustments.
Manages projects by assisting with planning, developing and executing infrastructure projects, researching and making recommendations concerning development projects, facilitating pre-construction meetings, working with project engineers, inspectors and contractors to resolve problems, monitoring the progress of strategic objectives and assisting with the department portion of the City Council strategic plan.
Supervises personnel by selecting and hiring new employees, coordinating training for department personnel, evaluating work performance, assisting employees, correcting deficiencies and implementing disciplinary and termination procedures.
Participates in infrastructure master planning from an operational perspective, assisting in the development of water, sewer, street, traffic, solid waste, emergency management and drainage plans, monitoring the capital improvement budget, assisting in the implementation and execution of capital improvement projects and developing comprehensive infrastructure maintenance plans.
Serves as the department liaison by meeting with residents, business owners, consulting engineers, outside organizations and other department managers, directors and Council, discussing, planning, evaluating, recommending and resolving issues and problems and responding to questions, inquiries and concerns.
Assists with special projects by participating on task forces and committees, managing contracts and responding to emergency situations as needed. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving at work on time. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is that ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Valid Class "C" driver's license. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Wastewater Collection Operator Class II License and Water System Operator Class C License or equivalent or ability to obtain within three years of employment; IMSA Level Certifications and APWA CPWE preferred.
Works primarily in climate-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to weather conditions. Physical demands are primarily sedentary requiring little physical effort in working with light (up to 10 lbs.), easy to handle materials.
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations, reading and writing, communicating with others and operating assigned equipment; Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: exposure to dirt, fumes, toxic materials, extreme temperatures, noise, vibrations and high work places; walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time; stooping, crawling, or crouching for performance of inspections, surveying and monitoring construction projects; pushing, pulling or lifting equipment or supplies used in surveying and inspecting construction.
