Public Works Director | Salt Lake, UT

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  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT

  • Company: City Of South Salt Lake

provides overalldirection and oversight for the various activities of the Public Works department and its employees Using asset management principles and practices, is responsible for City infrastructure and enterpriseutilities.

Engages and collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies.

Serves as a member of the Mayor's cabinet, and coordinates with other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City's mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services. _____________________________________________________________________________________ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1. General Management1.1. Assists in policy development

for the Public Works Department1.2. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the work of the Public Works Departmentusing asset management principles.1.3.

With input from Division Managers, develops, negotiates, and presents budgets to the Mayorand City Council.1.4. Monitors expenditures.1.5. Prepares and presents comprehensive plans for the improvement and expansion of facilitiesand activities.1.6. With input from Division Managers, prepares rate structures and recommends billing rates fordepartment programs.1.7. Oversees the day-to-day administration of the Department, including, budget, capital projects, utility enterprises, on-going maintenance, infrastructure stewardship

and development,1.8. Researches county, state, and federal grants1.9.

Maintains liaison with other city departments, community groups, and individuals in order toexplain various aspects of department functions as well as maintain professional customerservice.1.10 Represents Public Works in meetings, and at professional and governmental organizations atthe local, state and national levels.2. Oversees supervision of personnel2.1. With input from the Division Managers, approves all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.2.2. Establishes and evaluates performance work standards, to include safety policies andprocedures.2.3. Helps resolve difficult personnel problems.3.

Emergency Management3.1. Works with the City's Emergency Management Coordinator to oversee the Public Works Department's emergency preparedness and planning; keeps Department emergencymanagement plan up to date. Trains and informs Department staff on emergencymanagement plans.4. Performs other duties as assigned. _____________________________________________________________________________________MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS• Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, businessmanagement or a closely related field and six (6) years of progressive management/administrativeexperience, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience in public works is desired but not required. • Must possess a valid state driver's license or can obtain one prior to employment NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES• Knowledge of Public Works projects, policies, and procedures• Thorough knowledge of grant writing and research• Thorough knowledge of budget estimates, development, and presentation• Ability to administer a large work program• Ability to coordinate a variety of major construction and maintenance programs related toupgrading the city's infrastructure and facilities• Ability to direct, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinates• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, other agencies, and the public• Knowledge of personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, database software, andother appropriate City software as required

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