City of Prescott
Overview
Public Works Deputy Director- Operations. This position is responsible for administering the functions and programs of a multi-disciplinary municipal Public Works Department, providing direct input and support to the Department Director. The role oversees the operations of the City\'s Utilities Division, Street Maintenance Division, Traffic Division, and Solid Waste Division. Work is performed with considerable independence, allowing for the exercise of professional judgment in decision-making. Essential Duties
Assists the Public Works Director in directing the activities and staff of the field operations divisions of the Public Works Department; may act as Director in his/her absence. Assume management responsibility for the services and activities of the Operations Divisions including planning, organizing, managing, and directing operations, maintenance, and repair activities involving water, sewer, streets, traffic, and solid waste. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. Work with the Public Works Director to establish long and short-term goals. Effectively communicates these goals and provides leadership to staff in meeting these goals. Assist with development of the departmental budget and allocates resources following budget approval. Work with the Construction Services Manager and the City Engineer in departmental strategic planning related to capital budget development. Develop, maintain, and update personnel related documents, conducts research, and writes job descriptions. Provides guidance and training to other supervisory staff within the Department related to personnel tasks. Makes recommendations for staffing efficiencies and organization, new hires, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions. Develop, maintain and periodically update those portions of the City Code related to field operations activities, including but not limited to the General Engineering Standards, Land Development Code, Utilities, Rights of Way, Permitting and Floodplain. Work with other management staff to streamline processes and develop written policies and standard operating procedures (SOP). Suggest improvements to services and identify additional efficiencies. Assist with the implementation, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, training, maintenance and updating of specialized programs and technologies, including but not limited to Maintenance Management Systems, Water and Wastewater hydraulic models and other programs that support department activities. Communicate information regarding programs, information, and services; cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Serve as liaison with other departments within the City regarding Public Works services and activities. Lead or assist with special projects including but not limited to Development Impact Fee and Infrastructure Improvement Plan, Model Updates, ADWR Annual reporting and Rate and Fee Studies. Represent the City in negotiations with other agencies, utilities, groups and individuals on a wide variety of issues pertaining to Public Works. Represent the Operations Divisions to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies and organizations. Maintains a thorough knowledge of state and local statutes, ordinances, standards, procedures, and trends related to public works and ensures compliance. Monitors departmental operations and customer service to ensure quality control; identifies and resolves deficiencies. Interpret and provide direction on new regulatory requirements and their impact on operations; ensure that any required operational changes are communicated to technical staff and higher-level management. Other duties as assigned. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Government Administration
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Public Works Deputy Director- Operations. This position is responsible for administering the functions and programs of a multi-disciplinary municipal Public Works Department, providing direct input and support to the Department Director. The role oversees the operations of the City\'s Utilities Division, Street Maintenance Division, Traffic Division, and Solid Waste Division. Work is performed with considerable independence, allowing for the exercise of professional judgment in decision-making. Essential Duties
Assists the Public Works Director in directing the activities and staff of the field operations divisions of the Public Works Department; may act as Director in his/her absence. Assume management responsibility for the services and activities of the Operations Divisions including planning, organizing, managing, and directing operations, maintenance, and repair activities involving water, sewer, streets, traffic, and solid waste. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. Work with the Public Works Director to establish long and short-term goals. Effectively communicates these goals and provides leadership to staff in meeting these goals. Assist with development of the departmental budget and allocates resources following budget approval. Work with the Construction Services Manager and the City Engineer in departmental strategic planning related to capital budget development. Develop, maintain, and update personnel related documents, conducts research, and writes job descriptions. Provides guidance and training to other supervisory staff within the Department related to personnel tasks. Makes recommendations for staffing efficiencies and organization, new hires, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions. Develop, maintain and periodically update those portions of the City Code related to field operations activities, including but not limited to the General Engineering Standards, Land Development Code, Utilities, Rights of Way, Permitting and Floodplain. Work with other management staff to streamline processes and develop written policies and standard operating procedures (SOP). Suggest improvements to services and identify additional efficiencies. Assist with the implementation, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, training, maintenance and updating of specialized programs and technologies, including but not limited to Maintenance Management Systems, Water and Wastewater hydraulic models and other programs that support department activities. Communicate information regarding programs, information, and services; cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Serve as liaison with other departments within the City regarding Public Works services and activities. Lead or assist with special projects including but not limited to Development Impact Fee and Infrastructure Improvement Plan, Model Updates, ADWR Annual reporting and Rate and Fee Studies. Represent the City in negotiations with other agencies, utilities, groups and individuals on a wide variety of issues pertaining to Public Works. Represent the Operations Divisions to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies and organizations. Maintains a thorough knowledge of state and local statutes, ordinances, standards, procedures, and trends related to public works and ensures compliance. Monitors departmental operations and customer service to ensure quality control; identifies and resolves deficiencies. Interpret and provide direction on new regulatory requirements and their impact on operations; ensure that any required operational changes are communicated to technical staff and higher-level management. Other duties as assigned. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance and Sales Industries
Government Administration
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