ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

EXEMPT: Yes

JOB CODE: B26D

SALARY LEVEL: $68,000 – $75,000

DIVISION: NON-UNION

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

LOCATION: ON-SITE

BENEFITS: FULLY BENEFITTED POSITION

APPROVED BY: DATE: 7/7/2023

SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, assists in planning and directing the daily operations and activities of various divisions in the Department of Public Works. Supervises directly or through subordinate supervisory staff members, all activities of the department, prioritizing work schedules, assigning and reviewing work activities and assisting with unusual or difficult problems. Additionally, maintains records of activities and prepares required reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Regularly meets with the Director to receive project assignments, discuss project schedules and possible problem situations and to keep that individual informed of previously assigned activities.

2. On a daily basis, meets with departmental supervisory staff to discuss problems and to schedule construction, maintenance, repair and other departmental service activities.

3. Frequently travels throughout the City to work areas, inspecting work in progress or upon completion, to review quality, safety and efficiency of work operations. Personally supervises and assists with unusual and difficult situations as needed.

4. Reviews daily project work slips, keeping record of employee time and equipment and materials used during project activities.

5. Establishes work project priorities and assures the adequate supply of materials, equipment and supplies are on hand and in condition to meet the needs of the City.

6. Responds to citizens’ complaints pertaining to the operations and activities of the assigned divisions and takes necessary corrective action.

7. Assists the Director in various personnel functions assisting in directing the training, counseling and evaluation of Public Works employees.

8. Serves as purchasing controller, assisting in the selection of supplies, equipment and materials for the Public Works Department, meeting with sales representatives to examine and compare products and prepares specifications and requisitions for purchasing use.

9. Conducts research and compiles data to assist the Director in the preparation of the department’s preliminary budget. Assists in monitoring expenditures throughout the fiscal year to maintain the final approved budget.

10. Meets with other department heads and City officials to coordinate activities and eliminate duplication of efforts.

11. Represents the department at various meetings with other government officials, contractors, engineering firms and utility companies in the City of Romulus’ interest.

12. Attends seminars, conferences and professional meetings and reads various trade publications to keep informed of the latest methods, techniques and equipment in the public Services field.

13. May be assigned to represent the department in the absence of the Director, following well defined policies and procedures.

14. Oversees and participates in the maintenance of records and prepares a variety of related reports and correspondence for administrative use.

15. Perform the duties of Director of Public Works as absences or emergencies dictate.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

17. Ability to oversee large water/sewer projects.

18. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

19. Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:
1. Special or technical training equivalent to four years of college or related experience in a department of public works. At least 5-6 years within a municipality.
2. High School Diploma Required.
or
3. Candidates with a 4 year degree in public administration, civil engineering, or infrastructure technology considered.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and
procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with
several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license. Must be appropriately licensed to operate City-owned vehicles consistent with work assignment. Ability to acquire an S-3 water distribution license within three (3) years of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required
to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMMENTS:
The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of educations and experience which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job should be considered.