JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  August 1999

 

ORG/POS #:  2000/2985

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To plan and direct the activities of assigned divisions within the Public Works Department.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Director of Public Works.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Plans and directs the completion of projects for assigned divisions within the Public Works Department.

 

2.         Evaluates the performance of assigned Public Works divisions and recommends changes to improve efficiency.

 

3.         Reviews tentative budget figures from assigned Public Works divisions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and Departmental objectives.

 

4.         Implements procedures to comply with state and federal solid waste regulations and environmental mandates as required.

 

5.         Negotiates changes in contracts with consulting engineers and organizations engaged in construction of solid waste facilities; reviews and approves appropriate change orders and pay estimates.

 

6.         Analyzes technical information and prepares reports and presentations as directed by the Director of Public Works.

 

7.         Reviews and approves improvement plans, specifications, and documents to ensure consistent quality design and compliance with project tasks and goals.

 

8.         Initiates, assigns, supervises, and approves long-range capital plans.

 

9.         Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Approves budget transfer requests and forwards to the Finance Department for processing.

 

2.         Serves as liaison with City departments, federal, state, and county agencies and intergovernmental agencies in planning and directing solid waste  projects.

 

3.         Serves as backup to the Director of Public Works.

 

4.         Performs other related duties as required.

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations)

JOB DESCRIPTION – CONTINUED

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general direction to the Public Works Operations Manager and Solid Waste Services Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATION

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS (OPERATIONS)

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs managerial work of considerable difficulty in planning and directing the activities of assigned divisions within the Public Works Department.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  August 1999

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Plans and directs the completion of projects for assigned divisions within the Public Works Department.

 

Evaluates the performance of assigned Public Works divisions and recommends changes to improve efficiency.

 

Reviews tentative budget figures from assigned Public Works divisions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and Departmental objectives.

 

Implements procedures to comply with state and federal solid waste regulations and environmental mandates as required.

 

Negotiates changes in contracts with consulting engineers and organizations engaged in construction of solid waste facilities; reviews and approves appropriate change orders and pay estimates.

 

Analyzes technical information and prepares reports and presentations as directed by the Director of Public Works.

 

Reviews and approves improvement plans, specifications, and documents to ensure consistent quality design and compliance with project tasks and goals.

 

Initiates, assigns, supervises, and approves long-range capital plans.

 

Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Comprehensive knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and practices.

 

Considerable knowledge of engineering mathematics.

 

Considerable knowledge of management principles and practices.

 

Considerable knowledge of City policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances governing Public Works' activities.

 

Considerable knowledge of the budgeting process.

 

Considerable knowledge of research methods and techniques.

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Considerable knowledge of the regulations governing contracts for construction of solid waste facilities.

 

Considerable knowledge of state and federal regulations governing solid waste.

 

Good knowledge of the regulations and requirements governing grants and federal funds.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to develop and implement administrative plans, policies, and procedures for Public Works projects and activities.

 

Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, codes, regulations, and ordinances which relate to Public Works projects and activities.

 

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering reports related to solid waste programs.

 

Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

 

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

 

Ability to prepare detailed narrative and statistical reports.

 

Ability to negotiate changes in contracts with consulting engineers and organizations engaged in construction of solid waste facilities.

 

Ability to direct the work activities of management level employees.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:  Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a related area; at least four (4) years of managerial or administrative experience in planning and directing public works programs and services; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, which includes supervision of management-level personnel; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Must possess registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) before employment; must possess registration in the State of Arkansas as a Professional Engineer (PE) within one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

 

JOB TITLE:  Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations)

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                                                                                                        YES                                                                            NO

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                                                                                                        YES                                                                            NO