DEFINITION

Oversees and supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair programs and projects of the City's public works activities, including parks, streets, trees, sewer, equipment repair shop, general services, special projects, and the City's water system operations; performs other duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Public Works Manager is a management position in the City's public works general services and water system operations.  The incumbent is responsible for managing staff engaged in the maintenance and repair of the City's public works, parks, water system, and related facilities.  The position is distinguished from the other supervisory positions in that the Public Works Manager has program and project responsibility whereas other supervisory positions in Public Works are responsible for on-going, daily maintenance and repair activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direction is provided by the City Manager or his/her designee.  Supervisory responsibilities entail direction over first line supervisory, operational, and maintenance personnel in public works-related activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plans projects, prepares and administers contracts, processes and approves purchase and work requests, inspects City facilities and reviews work of employees involved in a variety of public works-related activities
• Responds to citizen's requests, complaints, and provides customer service
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff
• Maintains records and prepares reports
• Provides information for the planning, coordinating, and overseeing of special construction projects
• Supervises office activities, including personnel transactions
• Monitors work of staff through supervisors in the maintenance and repair of streets, parks, City buildings, operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems, equipment purchasing and maintenance, City’s tree program, and on special projects
• Prepares and monitors department's budget
• Inspects work projects in progress and upon completion
• Provides emergency response for public works
• Directs maintenance and repair of street and street drainage
• Performs special projects
• Represents the Public Works Department at various meetings
• Acts as a Disaster Service Worker in the event of an emergency in the City.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Education

Sufficient experience and education to supervise the maintenance and repair activities of the City's public works and water system facilities.  A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess: 

• Equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Civil Engineering or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university and
• Five years experience in the supervision of public works and public facilities maintenance programs

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Knowledge of:
• Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and safe work practices involved in public works, streets, street drainage, and water facilities
• Types and level of maintenance and repair functions generally performed in public works and water system operations and maintenance
• Considerable knowledge of utility systems and procedures
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Principles of organization, administration, budget, and personnel management
• Some knowledge of computer systems is highly desirable

Skill to:
• Use spreadsheets and word processing software pages, organize data and materials and prepare reports and documents

Ability to:
• Analyze problems and find acceptable solutions
• Plan, organize and implement maintenance and repair programs for public works, including field and water operations
• Follow and direct others to follow safe work practices
• Maintain proper records and reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of others

• Meet  deadlines and legal requirements
• Learn and apply new technology

Working Conditions

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties.  The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting and overseeing work projects and special assignments.  Additionally, the incumbent may be required to work in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold.  The incumbent inspects areas involved in the use of cleaning and lubricating chemicals and ingredients exposing the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants which may cause eye and skin irritation.  The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to inspect areas involved in the use of power and noise producing tools and equipment, in driving motorized vehicles and heavy equipment, and in working in heavy vehicle traffic conditions which exposes the employee to loud noises and hectic traffic conditions.

License/Certificate

Possession of a Class C California driver’s license by date of appointment