Description

General Job Summary

The Public Works Director will plan, direct, and review the activities of the Public Works Department, including engineering, water/wastewater, construction inspectors, traffic operations, street maintenance; storm water drainage, solid waste and recycling services, environmental health services, coordinate assigned activities with other Town departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Town Manager. 

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must pass post-offer physical exam. 

Experience (Required):

• Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible management experience within the public works domain and/or civil engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience in a leadership role supervising, communicating work assignments, training, and overseeing the performance of other employees. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, upgrade, and improvement techniques for municipal water and wastewater collection/distribution systems; municipal street, road, signs, and marking; and drainage projects.
• Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing procedures for water, wastewater, and street equipment, materials, parts, and supplies.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applicable to the position, including SCADA.
• Knowledge of applicable industry health and safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to learn, adhere to, and enforce Town policies and procedures.
• Strong oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and submit clear, concise, and accurate reports both written and orally.  
• Ability to conduct field inspections and detect necessary maintenance and repairs of pumps, motors, or lift station equipment.
• Ability to plan and implement departmental and division procedures and objectives.
• Ability to work well under pressure; prioritize and delegate effectively; exhibit appropriate decision making; and perform successfully in a dynamic, changing environment with professionalism, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Ability to select, direct, and evaluate other personnel of a high technical and administrative level.   
• Ability to utilize appropriate attention to detail; exhibit effective professional judgement through initiative and creative problem solving; and effective organization skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, and treat co-workers, vendors, and patrons with professionalism, courtesy, and respect.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
• Ability to provide a high standard of customer service and a professional attitude with all internal and external customers.