Description

Responsible for overseeing and directing the Water Utilities & Street Operations Department’s Streets Division. Establish and execute strategic operating plans in accordance with the City of Denton’s policies and objectives. Responsible for planning, directing, designing, and coordinating a variety of citywide projects, including construction, maintenance, and repair of the city’s assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Responsible for articulating each division’s purpose, mission, value proposition, and strategic plan.
• Responsible for crafting, implementing, and executing strategies that fulfills the divisions’ missions and value propositions.
• Communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders throughout the organization; responsible for effectively presenting information in writing and presentations to employees, city management, boards, commissions, and the City Council.
• Build and improve organizational culture by establishing and adhering to standards for behavior, work ethic, and the work environment.
• Act as the department’s ambassador; responsible for building and maintaining a positive reputation among the department’s employees, customers, stakeholders, and policy makers.
• Design and maintain sound organizational structure by establishing clear roles, responsibilities, and authority; ensure appropriate separation of duties while aligning, planning, and encouraging coordination between functional units
• Establish and execute a talent management strategy, establishing and maintaining effective recruiting, hiring/onboarding, training & development, career planning, succession management, discipline, and offboarding.
• Maintain a curious mind and set a strong example for continuous learning and improvement for staff; accept stretch assignments to improve oneself and delegates work in a similar manner.
• Craft, implement, and ensure adherence to organizational and department policies.
• Craft, implement, execute, and evaluate standard operating procedures.
• Establish and maintain a safety culture through safety protocols, standard operating procedures, employee training, and standardized curriculum.
• Responsible for effective and efficient resource management throughout the division; establish guidelines, processes, and reports to ensure funding, staffing, supplies, and assets are used in an appropriate and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the development and administration of the divisions’ budgets; responsible for monitoring funding, expenditures, and capital projects.
• Provide guidance to financial staff regarding the Division’s plans and forecasts.
• Establish and maintain proper financial and resource management controls; hold self and others accountable for adhering to established procurement processes.
• Sponsor, direct, and manage projects of varying size and complexity.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and authority for project personnel and/or vendors.
• Utilize generally accepted practices to establish and monitor project timelines and budgets; communicate deviations and adjust project plans appropriately.
• Establish and monitor division key performance indicators (KPIs) and cascading performance measures to assess performance from the department to the individual level.
• Responsible for the division’s overall performance and our ability to deliver on service level promises.
• Coordinate routine reporting and analysis of the divisions’ various operations and objectives; regularly communicate results and feedback to employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Responsible for the performance of the division’s vendors/suppliers; Establish goals and service level objectives, communicates expectations, and hold vendors/suppliers accountable.
• Responsible for establishing and executing a communication plan; establish expectations and hold self/leaders accountable for division meetings, team meetings, daily huddles, training sessions, and safety briefings.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

• Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SAFETY

• Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, as appropriate, and/or notify leadership immediately of needed repairs. 
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to leadership.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No. 
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; use of hand and use of motor vehicle. 
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. 
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. 
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds.  
• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours. 
• Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required. 
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. 
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

CORE VALUES

• Inclusion 
• Collaboration 
• Quality Service 
• Strategic Focus
• Fiscal Responsibility 

TOP TIER BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans  
• Employee Health Clinic  
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan  

EEO STATEMENT  

The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the City of Denton to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.  

ADA/EOE/ADEA

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

E-Verify: The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. 

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; and, 
• Five (5) years’ experience in public works operations, water utilities, or related field; and
• Five (5) years’ experience in a management or supervisory capacity; 

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully: 
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to review and recommend project improvements based on scope and budget. 
• Skill in analyzing, researching, interpreting, and understanding policies, laws, and regulations and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance. 
• Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop, evaluate options, and implement solutions.  
• Skill at the basic level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.  
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.  
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships. 
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.  
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.  
• Ability to work independently and/or with team environment while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities with attention to detail.  
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or presentations with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and train through direct and indirect influence to promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.  
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.  
• Ability to prepare budget documentation and to monitor expenditures to implement fiscal control and maintain budget compliance. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.