- Supports and models the identified vision, values and behaviors of the organization.
- Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates public works functions including engineering services, capital improvements, project management, development review, transportation, street maintenance, and surface water management.
- Reviews and monitors proposed changes to federal, state, and local laws to determine their impact on public works policies and practices; prepares, coordinates, and implements responses and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council and other department directors.
- Develops and administers departmental budget, including forecast of funds for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies and monitoring of expenses.
- Provides managerial assistance to subordinates in planning and implementing programs.
- Sets direction, goals, objectives, and priorities for the department.
- Performs short- and long-range planning activities.
- Prepares scopes of service, construction cost estimates, contract bid documents and evaluation criteria and arranges for the bidding and award of construction contracts.
- Participates in the selection of consultants; negotiates and monitors contracts and services of outside firms to assure compliance with specifications, timelines, and City ordinances and policies.
- Manages construction and service contracts in accordance with applicable city, state and federal requirements;
- Prepares materials for and makes presentations to elected officials and the public.
- Investigates and responds to complaints regarding Public Works operations.
- Coordinates activities of Public Works Department with those of other City departments, governmental agencies, and private and public utility companies.
- Establishes and updates organization and department procedures as needed.
- Provides managerial leadership and supervision to subordinates.
- Attends Council meetings and a variety of other special interest meetings as required.
- Significant experience in local government public works and contract management.
- Professional Engineer License (PE) preferred.
- The City of Burien believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment practices regardless of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, State or Federal law.
- Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
- Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and related experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.
- If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at
- The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.
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Public Works Director - Seattle, United States - City of Burien
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionGeneral Position Summary
Leads, plans, organizes, directs and controls the City's public works functions including engineering services, project management, development review, transportation services, street maintenance, traffic, and surface water management.
Essential Functions:
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering or related field plus ten years progressively responsible administrative experience in the public works field, including five years in a supervisory capacity OR a combination of education, training and experience which provides an equivalent background sufficient to perform the work of the position. Masters Degree preferred.
Special Requirements
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