Assistant Director of Public Works

City Of Humble•Humble, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, this position performs a variety of professional administrative and managerial duties in assisting the Director of Public Works. The person in this position provides direction for services related to Engineering, Streets, Drainage, Grounds Maintenance, Utility Construction, Water Distribution/Operations, Wastewater Collection/Treatment, Fleet Maintenance and Building Maintenance. This position also serves as Acting Director of Public Works in the absence of the Director.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of public works administration
Thorough knowledge of the federal, state and local ordinances, laws and regulations relating to departmental activities
Thorough knowledge of principles of effective administration, to include planning, directing, evaluation and coordinating
Thorough knowledge of effective supervisory principles and techniques
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public works as applied to the administration of diversified development activities
Considerable knowledge of research principles and the various sources of data and information concerning municipal/governmental statistics and administration
Skill in both verbal and written communications for effective expression of concepts and ideas and clarity in task assignment
Ability to conduct verbal or written presentations to all levels of City employees, elected officials and general public
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City administrative personnel, subordinate personnel and outside organizations and agencies
Ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of a large staff of subordinates and to provide direction and recommendation on difficult procedural and administrative problems
Ability to develop and implement departmental policy and procedure
Ability to design and supervise the construction inspection of complex public works projects
Bachelor’s degree and five years Public Works Administrative experience or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and ten years Public Works Administrative experience
TCEQ “B” Water/Wastewater Certifications is required
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Must pass physical, drug screen, driving history check and criminal background screening.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a license to practice as a professional civil engineer in the State of Texas a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Public Works with the coordination of the operations with Engineering Services, street/drainage departments, utility construction, water distribution/operations, wastewater treatment and collection, Fleet Maintenance, and Building Maintenance
Monitors construction projects and contracts of Public Works and Water and Wastewater departments and presents status reports of such project to Director of Public Works
Ensures compliance with local, state and federal agencies’ regulatory requirements
Completes regulatory compliance activities by maintaining a current knowledge of rules and regulations and monitoring operations of water & wastewater operations
Oversees the City’s water distribution and wastewater collections system along with department superintendents
Directs planning and operation of the water and wastewater systems, and construction projects related to utilities
Directs Building, Fleet, and Streets superintendents in the planning and operation of street, drainage, grounds maintenance, construction projects, building, and fleet services
Attend various City and administrative meetings, i.e., all City Council meetings, and other meetings as needed
Responds to concerns and inquiries from both the public and private sector, communicating all aspects of public work as requested
Hears and provides resolution to engineering, public works, construction, and personnel issues that occur
Performs onsite field inspections when conflicts and/or disputes occur
Maintains current knowledge of trends and development in the field, and facilitates application of such to department policy and procedure as appropriate
Prepare a variety of reports, correspondence and special studies
Timely and regular attendance at work
Other duties as assigned.