Deputy Public Works Director

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Public Works Director. Exercises direct and general supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a single-position, mid-management classification in the City's Public Works Department. The incumbent oversees, directs, and participates in the engineering functions of the Public Works Department, including short- and long-term CIP planning, development and administration of federal, state, and local funds for capital improvements and expansions, and providing professional-level support to the Public Works Director in a variety of areas. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work with that of other City departments and public agencies. Responsibilities include performing and directing many of the department’s day-to-day engineering and administrative functions.

This class is distinguished from Public Works Director in that the latter has department-level management responsibility for all engineering and City infrastructure construction, operations, maintenance, and repair activities.

Example of Duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities for all engineering functions and activities, including CIP planning, design, and construction; permitting and subdivision improvement services; traffic and transportation engineering programs; construction inspection; and real property management.
• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned division; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; responds to staff questions and concerns; makes discipline recommendations to the Director.
• Manages the development and administration of the annual budget and capital improvement budgets for the Division; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments.
• Performs engineering studies and cost/benefit analyses.
• Performs City Engineer duties as designated by the Publics Works Director and as prescribed by state law and City ordinances, including overseeing the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, the construction of public projects, and the administration of professional service, construction, maintenance, and other contracts.
• Reviews, approves, and signs maps, plans, and specifications for City infrastructure and facilities, assessment districts, subdivisions, and developments.
• Directs all aspects of rights-of-way and easement acquisition and abandonment.
• Confers with and represents the department and the City in meetings with members of the City Council, members of boards and commissions, various governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business and industrial groups, and the public.
• Oversees traffic engineering and transportation planning activities; develops local, state, and federal funding sources for such activities.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery, makes recommendations for improvement and ensures maximum effective service provision.
• Provides engineering support to the utilities division on water and wastewater issues.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances, and other written material.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of engineering and other types of public works services as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental operations.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Serves as acting director in his/her absence.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and project management.
• Public agency budgetary, contract administration, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision, including planning and assigning work, performance review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of public works development, maintenance, and management in a municipal setting.
• Principles and techniques of capital improvement engineering, design, construction, inspection, funding, and long-term maintenance.
• Civil, traffic and transportation engineering principles, concepts, standards, and practices associated with public works programs and private development projects.
• Principles and practices of environmental impact assessment and related regulatory processes.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned functional area.
• Applicable regulatory relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Practices of researching operations and maintenance issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
• Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to public works operations and maintenance.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to:

• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the public works engineering division or other divisions as assigned.
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff.
• Plan, organize, and direct effective CIP and public works engineering services and programs.
• Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports.
• Analyze and interpret engineering plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate comprehensive public infrastructure engineering, construction, and maintenance programs.
• Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software application programs.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in civil engineering or a related field, and five (5) years of management and/or administrative experience in civil, traffic or transportation engineering or capital improvement program administration, including two (2) years of management and/or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license within 60 days of hire and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, or Structural) in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a California Licensed Land Surveyor is desirable.

Proof of Education:

Proof of education such as college transcripts and degrees, licenses and certifications must be submitted by the final filing deadline to the City of Galt in person, as an attachment(s) to the online application. If submitting in person or via fax, please include your name and the job title for the position you applied for on your documents. Unofficial transcripts or copy of a diploma are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City development sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas and performing inspections of facilities and construction sites may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employee works in a temperature controlled office environment, but may occasionally work in the field at public works utilities facilities, and city roadways. While on the field employee will be exposed to moderate to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperature conditions, inclement weather conditions, road hazards and traffic conditions. Some direct exposure to hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Occasional exposure to inclement weather, dust, fumes and noisy construction environments is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation, including fingerprinting. Must be willing to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours when so required. Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please note, the City of Galt's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit an online City of Galt employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section.
• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Galt as attachment(s) via online with the employment application.

• Proof of Education: Proof of education such as college transcripts and degrees, licenses and certifications must be submitted by the final filing deadline to the City of Galt as an attachment(s) to the online application. Unofficial transcripts or copy of a diploma are acceptable.
• An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted before you will be considered for any positions.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Galt employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire by the final filing deadline;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) – Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

4. Oral Examination: The oral exam interview will consist of job-related questions. The Oral Interview is administered by the City of Galt.

5. Eligible List: Candidates who pass the Oral Examination will be placed in the candidate pool for one (1) year. You are not required to re-apply for this position if you have successfully passed the Oral Exam and your name is in the current candidate pool.

6. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, and fingerprinting.