Assistant Director of Public Works (Engineering/Operations) presso City of Little Rock, AR

About the Department

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To assist the Director of Public Works with planning, developing, directing, and managing Departmental activities, operations, programs, and services to include Building Services, Civil Engineering, Street Maintenance, Traffic Engineering, Parking Enforcement, Solid Waste Collection and Disposal, and Recycling Services to residents of the City of Little Rock; provides assistance to the Director with the planning and establishment of Departmental short and long range goals.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Position Duties

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Minimum Qualifications

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Public Administration or a related area;  four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering involving the design, construction and maintenance or public works projects OR four (4) years of managerial-level experience in planning and directing public works operations, programs and services; and two (2) years of experience supervising professional and management-level employees.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

• Must possess valid registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) before employment; must possess registration in the State of Arkansas as a Professional Engineer (PE) within one (1) year of employment; must maintain registration for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must be available to work outside of regular business hours to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Other Qualifications

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