Deputy Director Public Works

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Manages and supervises construction, and maintenance of roads and bridges. Acquisition and maintenance of on-road and off-road heavy equipment. Developing, coordinating and controlling Road Maintenance Division Budget. Coordinates the work of the Public Works Department with that of other divisions, depart ments, agencies, contractors, and the public. Consults with supervisors regarding adminis trative, personnel, operational, and technical problems. Oversees and administers the Road Maintenance, Equipment and Traffic Shops, roadside cleanups and projects. Confers with departmental administration in the development and implementation of departmental and divisional policies and procedures. Confers with the Public Works Director and Assistant Director of Public Works during preliminary and design stages of work and discusses technical and policy problems. Prepares, develops and administers grants, applications and contract projects. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college in business administration, public administration, engineering, construction management or related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis). Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible civil engineering work or public works experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid California driver's license. Desirable: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is highly desired.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Administer the Division's programs, budgets, and manage personnel. Updating of professional occupation job knowledge to keep current and informed of new developments relating to the position. Methodology and techniques to develop and evaluate projects, programs, and maintenance operations. Plan activities of different groups and the modification and/or design of projects. Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing and over the telephone. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct field inspections on uneven surfaces and under various environmental conditions. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and other groups. Train, evaluate and supervise staff. Lift and move objects up to 40 pounds. Operate a motor vehicle. Frequent operation of a data entry device and repetitive hand and arm motion. Frequent use of hand/eye coordination. Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time. Occasionally standing, pushing, pulling, bending and squatting to pick up or move objects. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles of program supervision and training, governmental accounting and budget preparation. Principles of materials, equipment and methods used in the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, buildings and water, sewer and storm drainage systems. Traffic and safety factors involved in road design and maintenance. Practices and principles of heavy equipment, maintenance and acquisition programs. Effective fleet and asset management operation plans. Federal, State and Local laws relating to County Roads highway funding, administration, and design; and construction administration relating to the Public Contract Code. Ability to: Plan, direct and coordinate the road maintenance, construction, fleet, equipment maintenance and acquisition, and roadside cleanup. Prepare comprehensive technical reports. Establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with governments, agencies, other County departments and officials. Interpret and apply legal restriction relative to road uses and funding.