Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Works and Planning Department including office and field engineering, transportation engineering, construction services, neighborhood services, planning, real estate and survey; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general administrative direction from the City Manager.
Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works and Planning Department services and activities including office and field engineering, transportation engineering, construction services, neighborhood services, planning, real estate and survey services and activities; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
2. Manage the development and implementation of Public Works and Planning Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; prepare and supervise the preparation of the City's long-range future growth and development plans and programs.
3. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Represent the Public Works and Planning Department to other departments, elected officials, citizens and outside agencies; meet with and advise individual property owners and community associations on public works policy and engineering matters; explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues and complaints.
5. Confer with engineers, developers, architects and variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering and public works matters.
6. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
7. Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Public Works and Planning Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
8. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
9. Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
10. Direct the evaluation, selection, and administration of outside consulting contracts for public works and planning related services.
11. Provide complex technical and administrative support to the City Manager, City Council, and Planning Commission on engineering related matters; direct special projects and research as assigned; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
12. Participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; direct the preparation of agenda items and staff reports for the City Council, Planning Commission, and other committees, commissions, and boards involved in engineering, public works planning, and transportation engineering activities.
13. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works and planning.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Advanced principles, practices and techniques of public program administration.
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive public works and planning program.
Modern and highly complex principles and practices of engineering as applied to the planning, design, and construction of a broad spectrum of public works facilities and projects.
Methods, material, and techniques utilized in public works construction and engineering.
Environmental consequences and constraints related to public works programs.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Research methods and sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs, services and administration.
Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs.
Methods and techniques of effective report preparation and presentation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Manage and direct a comprehensive public works and utilities program.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Identity, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of public works projects and planning.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Seven years of increasingly responsible public works and engineering experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field. A Master's degree in public administration is preferred.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Office environment; some travel to other locations.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.