JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Works, the Assistant Public Works Director organizes, coordinates, administers the business and technical functions of the departments and prepares complex and technical reports and records. Makes daily decisions on a wide variety of items to maintain continuous public contact, frequently involving sensitive matters, with the utmost tact and resourcefulness. The Assistant of Public Works Director is responsible for directing, assisting, developing, and evaluating department personnel, and provides highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works. Assists the Director of Public Works in planning, organizing, directing and supervising the administrative and programmatic activities of the Public Works Department including capital improvement project management activities, program development, plan reviews, and detailed reporting. Provides professional assistance to the Director of Public Works and other City departments when needed.

SUPERVISION

RECEIVES direct supervision from the Director of Public Works

EXERCISES direct supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties, which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administration

Assist the Director of Public Works with managing the daily administrative tasks needed to ensure efficient management.

Provides staff assistance to the Public Works Director; prepares and presents staff reports, presentations, and other correspondence; prepares periodic reports for functional areas of responsibility.

Assist and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, work plans, and priorities.

Plan, organize and manage specific divisions within the Public Works Department.

Monitor workflow; review and evaluate work methods and procedures within designated divisions; recommend and implement improvements and modifications.

repare departmental budget requests, projections, and approve departmental purchase orders; and monitor departmental budget levels.

Inspect work sites to ensure satisfactory work performance and safety.

Assist the Director of Public Works in plan reviews for all projects to include infill development, new subdivisions, civil, plat reviews, etc.

erform cost analyses for vehicles, equipment, parts and materials to ensure efficient expenditure of funds.

Offer guidance and collaborate with staff on problems related to maintenance, operations and troubleshooting.

t the direction of the Director of Public Works, participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department and division budgets.

Assist the Director of Public Works with developing and monitoring fiscal management controls.

valuate division operations and make recommendations for improving overall sustainability.

Respond to and assist the Director of Public Works in responding to emergency situations regarding public works matters, including communication with the public, troubleshooting, and managing the correct operations for emergency situations.

Program Management/Regulatory

Develop and submit reports required by regulatory entities.

Work with the Assistant Director of Public Works (Operations) when necessary to make sure the department is submitting TCEQ reports and submissions monthly, quarterly, etc.

ssist the PublicWorks Director in the development, implementation, and administration of departmental performance objectives, policies, processes, capital projects, and priorities; identifies resource needs and makes recommendations for improvement.

Coordinate, review, and evaluate the construction documents prepared by the Citys contract engineers, independent contract service providers, construction contractors, and others as directed.[]{style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; border

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Assistant Director of Public Works