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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works DirectorUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Public Works Director Department: Public Works Division: Administra�on Supervisor: City Manager FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 34 Job Number: 3404 Job Summary Directs the opera�onal, financial, and personnel ac�vi�es of seven divisions in the Public Works Department, including Administra�on, Engineering, Equipment, Resource Management, Streets, Wastewater and Water. Assists the City Manager in developing strategies to meet state and federal mandates, accommodate community growth, and maintain an aging infrastructure. Represents the department before the City Council, the general public and the media. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Directs and reviews the work of seven Public Works divisions. • Provides managerial and technical advice and oversees development of division supervisory staff. • Serves on and atends staff and commitee mee�ngs to provide technical advice and develop reports and recommenda�ons. • Develops, administers and monitors Public Works budget and approves expenditures. • Assists the City Manager in developing Public Works policy recommenda�ons to the City Council. • Plans long range department goals in conjunc�on with City Council strategic plan. • Recommends Capital Improvement Projects, develops and submits City Council agenda items to the City Manager and makes oral presenta�ons and answers ques�ons at City Council and Commission mee�ngs. • Advises the City Manager on necessity, desirability and feasibility of expanding and/or improving the City's Public Works infrastructure. • Responds to and resolves inquiries, requests, and complaints from the public and outside agencies or groups regarding Public Works maters. • Serves as the City's representa�ve with various regional, state and federal regulatory agencies. • Develops and rewrites ordinances regula�ng municipal u�li�es. • Develops and administers a variety of professional consultant contracts. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Updated: March 2024 • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and six years of related experience; or ten years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Civil Engineering. Experience in public works administration. Supervisory experience. • National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300, ICS 400 within two years of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must reside in the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and eight years of related experience; or twelve years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • State of Iowa Professional Engineer license in the field of civil engineering. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply advanced mathema�cal concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadra�c equa�ons, and permuta�ons. • Ability to apply mathema�cal opera�ons to such tasks as frequency distribu�on, determina�on of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correla�on techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to apply principles of logical or scien�fic thinking to a wide range of intellectual and prac�cal problems. • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scien�fic equa�ons, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. • Ability to develop and present mathema�cal budget informa�on. • Ability to make effec�ve and persuasive speeches and presenta�ons on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or commissions, or elected officials. • Ability to plan effec�vely, mo�vate tac�ully, u�lize staff efficiently and be sensi�ve to the concerns of the public. • Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports, and journals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to respond effec�vely to the most sensi�ve inquiries or complaints. • Ability to write reports and ar�cles using original or innova�ve techniques or style. • Knowledge of civil engineering principles, street construc�on and maintenance requirements, traffic control devices, water and wastewater treatment, water distribu�on and sewer collec�on systems, storm water systems, landfill, waste collec�on and recycling systems, and public works facility opera�ons. Updated: March 2024 • Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). • Skills in leadership, management, nego�a�on, oral and writen communica�on, problem solving, and decision making. Supervision Responsible for the overall direc�on, coordina�on, and evalua�on of a department. Carries out supervisory responsibili�es in accordance with the organiza�on's policies and applicable laws. Responsibili�es include supervising subordinate supervisors and direct reports include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and direc�ng work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an office setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and significant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) Updated: March 2024 I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________