Public Works Director

CITY OF BILLINGS • Billings, MT • 11h ago

The City of Billings is recruiting for a Public Works Director to plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Public Works Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Select, train, motivate and evaluate Public Works Department personnel.

Provide or coordinate staff training.

Work with employees to correct deficiencies.

Implement discipline and termination procedures.

Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level managers, the Public Works Department's work plan.

Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility.

Review and evaluate work methods and procedures.

Provide leadership and direct strategic planning for the Department.

Assume full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities including street and appurtenances maintenance, traffic control, engineering and construction, environmental services, solid waste collection, landfill, storm maintenance, sanitary sewer collection, water distribution, and water and wastewater treatment operations.

Manage the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.

Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Allocate resources accordingly.

Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.

Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.

Identify opportunities for improvement.

Direct the implementation of changes.

Manage, direct and implement long-range planning activities.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, other City employees, City Council and other elected officials, City advisory boards, business and community groups, outside contractors, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media, and the public.

Serve as an integral member of the City's executive leadership team to help carry out the mission, vision, and needs of the City.

Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies

Recommend modifications to public works programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

Participate on a variety of boards and commissions.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings.

Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Public Works.

Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

Engage other City Departments in a collaborative manner.

Explain and interpret Public Works Department programs, policies, and activities.

Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Public Works Department budget.

Approve the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Seven (7) or more years of public works experience.

A minimum of five (5) years of management and supervisory experience.

A valid Montana driver's license, or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must be able to successfully pass a Federal and State criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

An advanced degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), or Professional Engineer (PE) or a related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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