1B, Public Works Director Job Description

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Manages and oversees policies, procedures and practices to ensure departmental safety and efficiency. Oversees the development of a City-wide safety program including coordination of monthly safety meetings. Oversees issues relating to parks and recreation divisions, including parks uses, acquisition, development of facilities; and recreation program needs. Supervises reforestation program and the diseased tree control program. Responds to concerns, issues, and complaints from the general public, City Administrator, elected officials and regulatory agencies. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages employees in the Public Works Department and the City's contract engineer. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; evaluating performance, and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities also include the ability to effectively recommend recruiting, hiring, transferring, promoting, demoting, suspending and discharging of employees. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field or equivalent experience in the management of a Public Works department. • Minimum of three (3) years of public works related experience. • Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.