Public Works Manager bei City of Placentia, CA

About the Department

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, the Public Works Manager plans and manages the activities and operations of the Maintenance Services Divisions within the Public Works Department; coordinates maintenance programs, services, and special events with other departments, agencies, contractors, and the general public; provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Public Works; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only)

The Public Works Manager establishes goals and priorities, ensuring the implementation of work plans by maintenance supervisors. They also indirectly lead personnel involved in streets, sanitation, parks, trees, landscaping, equipment, and facility maintenance operations.  This position reports to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and works with the Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering for the coordination of capital improvements and construction projects. The Public Works Manager has broader functional, administrative, and budgetary responsibilities and decision-making authority than the maintenance supervisors.

Position Duties

The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.  Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinates the organization, staffing, and operational activities of Public Works maintenance and field services, including parks and landscape maintenance, street sweeping, storm drainage, street maintenance, street lighting, graffiti maintenance, street signage, striping and legends, equipment and facility maintenance, and special events.
• Manages and oversees the Solid Waste Program for the City, including rate setting, fiscal management, personnel, consultant services, management of franchise agreement, etc.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, and procedures; sets priorities for maintenance and field services work.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates public works personnel; provides or coordinates staff certification and training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Leads, coordinates, and reviews work plans for providing field maintenance, equipment maintenance, and related services; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects.
• Conducts periodic inspections of field operations and work records; works with supervisory personnel and staff to identify and implement improvements in work methods and services.
• Develops and administers public works program budgets; forecasts additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs monitoring of and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates public works activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices by maintenance personnel; assumes responsibility for any hazardous waste materials generated by public works services or functions; maintains appropriate records of materials; provides employee training in the use and handling of hazardous materials.
• Attends commission meetings, may attend City Council meetings, and participates in professional group meetings; stays informed of new trends and innovations in the field of street maintenance, street lighting, storm drainage, street sweeping, fleet and facility services, and parks, trees, and landscaping.
• Investigates and resolves public complaints related to maintenance services. Responds to natural disasters and emergencies in the city and the need to deploy maintenance personnel.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the City.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, construction technology, or a related field and six years of progressively responsible construction and maintenance management experience, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current driver’s license.
  • The City reasonably expects driving to be one of the job functions for the position, and the City reasonably believes that using an alternative form of transportation would not be comparable in travel time or cost to the City.

Other Qualifications

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Applicants must file a concise and complete City application regarding their qualifications for the position online through the Human Resources Department webpage at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Placentiaas soon as possible. Applications may be accompanied by a resume that describes experience, education, and training with the position's requirements; however, a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a City employment application.