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Department of Public Works Director

Flint, MI

City of Flint
Public Administration • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$54.18 - $64.35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of departmental operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

  • Develops, recommends, and implements departmental policies, procedures, internal controls, and goals in accordance with legal requirements and the city's strategic plan.

  • Supervises personnel, evaluates performance, and oversees training and professional development.

Job description

Pre-Employment Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES Under the supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works is responsible for performing executive-level administration, supervisory and technical work in directing the activities of a full-service public works department which includes transportation, and utilities/water services. The department employs 167 FTE & PTE's.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of departmental operations, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency. Develops, recommends and implements departmental policies and procedures, internal controls, and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with departmental needs, legal requirements and the city's overall strategic plan. Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities.

Represents the City and Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs. Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and fields of Public Works operations. Monitors development related to designated service areas, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements.

Monitors existing methods and procedures, making recommendations for increased efficiencies and cost effectiveness Ensure that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements. Resolves citizen complaints regarding delivery of departmental services. Supervises personnel, evaluates performance and oversees training and professional development.

Selects and procures equipment and materials as needed in accordance with capital improvement plans and approved budgets. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports as required. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Performs other duties as determined by the City Administrator. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Applied Science (Such as; Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or a closely related field. A Master's degree and/or possession of EGLE, Formerly Known As MDEQ Waterworks System Operator "F","S" license or Wastewater Operator Certification is desired

Five to seven (5-7) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in public works, utilities, and engineering; including three (3) years in an administrative/supervisory capacity. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department.

Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

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