Deputy Director of Public Works - Riverdale Park, United States - Town of Riverdale Park

Town of Riverdale Park
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Description

Role:

The Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works is a senior-level management and administrative position responsible for the day-to-day operations and highly complex professional, technical, and organizational work.

This includes providing leadership and ownership of all assigned programs and improvement activities affecting streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, municipal parks, grounds, and other public facilities; landscaping; vehicle and equipment maintenance; litter patrol; street sweeping; traffic control signage and capital projects.

The role involves financial oversight, efficient resource allocation, and data-driven, progressive decision-making. The Deputy Director must be available for emergency response as required.

The position demands a flexible schedule and strong leadership, especially during emergencies and significant weather events, as the Town heavily relies on the Deputy Director's expertise.

Reporting to the Director of Public Projects and Services, the Deputy Director assumes the Director's duties in their absence.


This position may be filled at a mid-level position of an Operations Manager at the Town's sole discretion. An Operations Manager appointment is a term position not-to-exceed four (4) years. Note the below duties, responsibilities, and required education, experience, and licensure/certification for each.
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If filled as an operations manager, the position is defined as a mid-level management and administrative position performing all core functions under both general and direct supervision.

The Operations Manager assists the Director as assigned. The Operations Managers must be available for emergency response as required.

The position requires core competencies and success in acquiring the skills, knowledge, talents, and abilities to advance to the Deputy Director position over time.

The position requires availability, a flexible schedule, and strong leadership, especially during emergencies and significant weather events, as the Town heavily relies on the Operations Manager to run the day-to-day Department operations.

Reporting to the Director of Public Projects and Services, the Deputy Director assists with some of the Director's duties in their absence.


An incumbent Operations Manager may be considered for full performance as a Deputy Director at the beginning of a fiscal year after both achieving the required experience, education, licensure/certifications, and at the recommendation of the Director of Public Projects and Services with the concurrence of the Director of Employee Services.


Supervision Received and Exercised:


The Deputy Director of Public Projects and Services provides leadership and ownership of all assigned areas of responsibility and is expected to execute duties in accordance with law, Town policy, and best practices.


If filled as an Operations Manager, the position receives general direction and situationally direct supervision from the Director of Public Projects and Services.


In both cases, the incumbent directly supervises team leaders and, indirectly, the maintenance technicians, seasonal employees, part-time employees, and contracted vendors as may be assigned.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Deputy Director:

Independently assumes and performs the essential and other important responsibilities and duties that may include, but are not limited to, the following:


  • Leadership and Staff Development:
Employs leadership by implementing improvements and fostering a skilled, customer-oriented team. Consults with Employee Services in the recruitment, hiring of team members and completes staff performance evaluations.
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Strategic Planning and Goal Setting:

Develops short and long-term Departmental goals, recommend service enhancements, and advise on future needs and plans.
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Data and Performance Management:

Ensures robust data collection and analysis for decision-making, performance evaluation, and execution.
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Interdepartmental Coordination:

Facilitates cross-functional activities, participates in staff meetings, and manages operational activities, including building and infrastructure maintenance.
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Reporting and Stakeholder Communication:

Prepares and presents reports to town officials and attends relevant public meetings. Maintains relationships with external agencies and organizations.
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Customer Service and Community Engagement:

Handles customer complaints, addresses community needs, and interacts with residents and stakeholders.
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Compliance and

Legal Oversight:
Review permits, oversee vendor and contractor work and ensure staff conforms to rules and policies
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Financial Management:

Prepares Department budget, monitors expenditures, and identifies capital improvement needs. Manages grants and funding opportunities.
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Project and Program Management:

Oversees assigned capital projects and implements innovative programs to boost productivity and efficiency.
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