Director Of Public Works

Description

Please review the City of Middletown'sApplication Instructionsas your application constitutes as part of the examination process.

The purpose of this position is to direct, manage, and organize the operations and activities of all divisions of the Public Works Department. The work is performed under the direction of the Mayor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans and coordinates the activities of all department divisions according to established policies and procedures; establishes priorities and conducts strategic planning to determine goals and objectives. prepares budget recommendations and administers adopted budget.

• Administers the operations of the department in the functional areas of management and staff operations, finance operations, maintenance, sanitation, building inspecting, building, grounds, and parks maintenance; oversees regular maintenance and improvement programs and projects for roads, bridges, street lighting systems, and other City assets.

• Manages and supervises department personnel; oversees training and development; plans, coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; allocates personnel; maintains standards and evaluates performance. Administers personnel regulations and collective bargaining agreements. Reviews worker's compensation claims.

• Supervises professional engineering services in the investigation, design, and construction of public works projects and facilities.

• Participates in the technical review of subdivision and commercial development planning and the preparation of Board assessment and inspection.

• Oversees the preparation cost estimates for projects and road maintenance programs. Approves all estimates for projects.

• Oversees property and equipment maintenance, ice and snow removal from City roads and public areas, and supervises refuse removal, transfer station, and recycling center.

• Performs professional engineering services in the investigation, design, and construction of Public Works projects and facilities.

• Provides engineering consulting services to City departments, boards and commissions. Performs professional engineering services in the investigation, design, and construction of Public Works projects and facilities.

• Meets and negotiates agreements with attorneys, contractors, and state and federal officials in matters regarding public works. Addresses public and private groups. Attends Common Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Sanitation Commission, and building committee meetings, and other advisory boards, committees, and commissions as required. Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and other departments.

• Develops andsupervises training and development programs, including safety programsfor department employees.

• Prepares a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence.

• Responds to inquiries, questions, and concerns from the public and other departments.

• Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration, or related field and eight years of progressively responsible public works administrative experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position requires the possession of a professional engineering license. Position also requires a valid Connecticut driver's license within 60 days of appointment.