directs the city’s public works operations. MAJOR DUTIES Provides overall executive level leadership, direction, and oversight to the Public Works Department and employees Directs the department’s streets, street light utility, solid waste utility, meter reading, sewer line maintenance, waterline maintenance, cemetery, grounds maintenance, forestry, and fleet management operations.
Coordinates the work of contractors and vendors; ensures compliance with city specifications and codes. Develops and implements short- and long-term capital improvement budgets; manages capital improvement projects. Coordinates with Engineering and Finance staff on long-term capital projects. Develops equipment,
project, and supplier bid specifications. Develops and oversees Public Works budgets; tracks and controls expenditures. Hires, trains, supervises, assigns, directs, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
Prepares or directs the preparation of a variety of regular and special reports. Coordinates with other government agencies, including emergency services, as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of public works management principles. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Knowledge of capital improvement planning principles. Knowledge of project management principles. Knowledge of general construction and maintenance
practices. Knowledge of work safety principles, Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of GIS software and its useful application. Skill in drafting, communicating, and executing complex work plans. Skill in management and supervision. Skill in problem solving. Skill in prioritizing and planning. Skill in interpersonal relations. Skill in oral and written communication. GUIDELINES Guidelines include North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality guidelines, federal solid waste rules, EPA regulations, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA regulations, North Dakota Workforce Safety guidelines, the North Dakota Century Code, and city ordinances.
These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and technical duties. The variety and complexity of public works services contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to direct the city’s public works operations. Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and affects the quality of life for the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective gloves such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY This position has direct supervision over the Assistant Public Works Director, Street/Landfill Maintenance Superintendent, Utility Maintenance Superintendent, Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, and Administrative Assistant. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Preference for progressive experience or training in civil engineering, infrastructure planning, public works administrative leadership, utility company administrative leadership, construction management, or resource management. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Notes Pursuant to NDCC 31-19.1-02, veterans’ preference does not apply to this position.
Applicants who may need additional job information or may require accommodation or assistance with the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Mandan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
