Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works (14043)

Village of Schaumburg (IL) • Schaumburg, IL

42d

About The Position

This position assists the director in the operation, management, planning, organization, and direction of the department. Exercises broad discretion in the management of the department. In the absence of the director, this position will assume the duties of the director. This position is a leadership role and is provided considerable latitude to carry out operational management and leadership responsibilities including: development of short and long term goals; compliance with all federal, state, and local agency rules, regulations, and safety requirements; development and implementation of the department's budget; rapid response to emergency situations; and promotion of a positive image of the department at all times. Other work includes representing all major program areas of the department in liaison activities and coordinating special projects across divisions. The responsibilities require exercise of considerable professional and technical judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, business, public administration, construction engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a public works department or related industry.
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience coordinating a range of activities undertaken by others that involve directing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of staff.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred. If the candidate does not possess a master's degree at the time of hire, they must obtain it within five years of employment/promotion.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of Illinois preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists director with personnel management including recruitment, performance assessment, enforcement of work rules, labor relations, disciplinary action, grievance procedures, succession planning, employee relations, and related activities.
• Assists director with preparing the annual budget and monitoring and approving expenditures.
• Delegates duties to the superintendents, managers, and other departmental staff, to accomplish the operational activities of the department.
• Reviews, prepares, and presents agenda items for the Engineering and Public Works Committee, Village Board, and any other committee as assigned.
• Allocates resources and establishes priorities required to meet departmental mission, goals, established service levels, and manage assets.
• Manages contracts including drafting, procurement, oversight, evaluation, assessment, and reporting.
• Anticipates existing or potential problems, circumstances, activities, or events which may/will affect the department and keeps the director apprised of the same.
• Prepares detailed management and operations reports on department activities.
• Initiates a quality inspection program and monitors accomplishments of division activities to ensure proper reporting and compliance with department standards.
• Communicates with residents and other customers to resolve service disputes and impartially provide the highest quality service within the policies and framework established by the Village. Represents the department and the Village in a friendly, courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Assists and advises the Director in establishing departmental plans, goals, budgets, and procedures.
• Prepares reports to agencies, including periodic reports to the IEPA, MWRD, IDOT, IDOL, JAWA, NWMC, NPDES, and ISO.
• Responds to emergency conditions that disrupt services; coordinates and directs efforts to resume normal service, as needed.
• Supports the director in managing an effective training schedule of direct reports in work practices, proper equipment operation and maintenance, and safety issues in the workplace, through existing village staff and consultants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• paid holidays
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• tuition reimbursement
• succession development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support