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City of Corvallis · 1 week ago

Assistant Public Works Director

Corvallis, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

City of Corvallis is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to assist in planning and delivering Public Works services. The role involves providing leadership for major functions within the Public Works Department, including overseeing engineering, utilities, and transportation activities.

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Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the leadership and direction of Engineering

Directs and manages the City Engineer and the functions administered by the Engineering Division including the delivery of capital projects and review of public infrastructure associated with private development projects

Directs and manages the Public Works Project Manager including the overall responsibility of long-range infrastructure systems master planning, and various other special projects

Assists the director with leadership and management responsibility for other Public Works Department services and activities, including water and wastewater treatment, water distribution, wastewater and stormwater collections, treatment plants and utility off-site facilities maintenance, street infrastructure and sidewalk maintenance, public transit operations, bicycle and pedestrian program management and facility maintenance, municipal airport management, public buildings maintenance, and equipment and fleet maintenance

Oversees the development and management of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, city-wide masterplans, and System Development Charge methodologies and fees

Develops and manages interagency agreements and partnerships involving Public Works

Represents Public Works before other local government, state agencies, various committees, Boards and Commissions, community groups, City Council and the public

Facilitates public meetings, responds to complaints, concerns and issues

Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies, programs, and procedures to meet legal requirements, state and federal regulations, and City needs

Participates in City planning and budgetary efforts

Interprets and uses financial data to make informed business decisions

Provides information, reviews and approves departmental actions and reports

Seeks input, analyzes recommendations, and chooses a path forward to address internal and external customer expectations

Prepares reports, analysis, and other correspondence to communicate complex issues to a general audience

Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations

Represents department to various commissions, committees, community groups, Council and the public

Represents the City on regional and statewide committees and in legislative matters

Provides support to various Advisory Boards, City Council, City officials, and staff

Coordinates planning and operations with Benton County, 509J, ODOT, MPO, and OSU

Responds to infrastructure emergency situations, participates as appropriate in City-wide emergency preparedness and response activities

Directs, coordinates, and monitors Department projects, initiatives, and programs

Implements City, Strategic Operational Plan, Department Boards and Advisory Committees, and Department goals and objectives relating to the Public Works Department

May act as Public Works Director in their absence

Effectively supervises assigned staff

Responsible for the supervision and management of all assigned staff

Performs personnel duties such as selection, coaching/mentoring, training, employee/labor relations, evaluating performance, succession planning, discipline and termination

Creates and maintains an effective work environment by communicating goals and expectations for staff performance, counseling employees as appropriate, and supporting employee engagement efforts

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions

Builds confidence in the City through own actions

Represents the City of Corvallis by responding to the public, community members, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner

Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and delivers the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner

Effectively promotes and implements division safety program

Complies with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner

Ensures supervisors provide and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with Federal, State, and City health and safety guidelines and regulations

Operates and drives a motor vehicle and/or truck safely and legally

Maintains effective work relationships

Coordinates activities with other supervisors, managers, and work groups within the department and with other City departments

Complies with all Administrative Policies

Performs work in accordance with Council Policies and Municipal Code sections applicable to the position

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance

Qualification

Civil EngineeringPublic Works ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementProfessional Engineer LicenseAnalytical SkillsLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSupervisory SkillsTechnology ApplicationSustainability PrinciplesEquityInclusionCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsGroup Facilitation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field is required

Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in a municipal public works setting at a managerial level

Oregon registration as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 6 months

Thorough knowledge of all phases of public works management, including utilities, engineering, capital projects and transportation areas

Familiar with Federal, State and local regulatory requirements in these areas that have regional basis implications, and ensure ongoing City compliance

Excellent supervisory skills

Ability to hold employees and supervisors accountable for personal goals and contributions towards organizational objectives and values

Ability to develop and motivate staff and to delegate, supervise and review the work of staff

Excellent leadership, judgment, organizational and analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills, including the ability to speak effectively in public to a variety of audiences

Ability to maintain and promote effective working relationships with, and between, coworkers, the public, elected officials, and other agencies

Strong skills with group processes and ability to facilitate groups to accomplish tasks and resolve issues

Strong budget management and reporting skills

Ability to understand how to apply technology and lead efforts to improve efficiency and customer service

Ability to use a computer to perform the essential functions of the position, attend meetings for extended periods of time and to work under pressure

Possession or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace

Demonstrable commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; ability to promote equity, diversity and inclusion principles with employees in day-to-day operations

Ability to successfully use equity, diversity and inclusion principles within the department and organization wide

Demonstrable commitment to, and understanding of, sustainability and the ability to promote commitment, understanding, and use of sustainability principles by employees for day-to-day operations required

Ability to hold employees accountable for sustainability objectives

Travel among City worksites, off-site meetings and presentations

Ability to work long and varied hours as necessary to support advisory bodies and participate on regional committees