Overview

The Director of Public Works is responsible for leading, planning and directing the operations, programs and strategic initiatives of the Public Works Department, ensuring effective delivery of essential services including, street, storm water, traffic and related municipal infrastructure systems. This leadership role exists to maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure, enhance public safety, ensure regulatory compliance and provide high-quality service to residents, businesses and visitors.

Responsibilities 

• Lead organizational change by driving strategic initiatives both within and outside the department to achieve established goals.
• Ability to develop a clear organizational vision and execute it effectively in a continuously evolving environment.
• Serve as a change agent by anticipating operational needs, embracing innovation and implementing improvement that enhance service delivery.
• Prove oversight and leadership for the development, execution, and monitoring of all department budget.
• Ensure financial resources are planned, allocated, and managed effectively to support operational needs, strategic priorities, and compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
• Maintain accountability through continuous review, analysis and adjustments that promote responsible stewardship of public funds.
• Manage major capital improvement projects, infrastructure programs, and long-term planning initiatives to ensure the efficient development, maintenance, and modernization of public assets.
• Provide strategic direction, coordinate resources and ensure projects align with community needs, regulatory standards, and organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight for leadership and department to ensure consistent operational performance and alignment with city goals, polices, and strategic priorities.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable management environment and support divisions in achieving high standards of service delivery.
• Ensure all assets are managed efficiently, proactively and in accordance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide strategic guidance for routine maintenance, emergency response, infrastructure rehabilitation, and long-term preservation initiatives.
• Coordinate resources, prioritize projects and implement best practices to maintain reliable service levels and support the overall resilience and functionality of the city’s public infrastructure systems.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including City leadership, contractors, consultants, and the public to support effective communication, coordination and project execution.
• Foster strong working relationships to ensure alignment of strategic priorities, resolve operational challenges and maintain transparency throughout all phases of Public Works initiatives.
• Represent the department in meetings, community discussion and collaborative planning efforts, ensuring stakeholder input is incorporated into decision-making and that services reflect the needs and expectations of the community.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt – Full-Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.