Assistant Public Works Director

CITY OF BRUSH•Brush, CO

4d•$74,392 - $109,095•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and directs all operations of the City’s Public Works Department. The Public Works Department is responsible for: streets, water, waste water, trash collection, storm water, airport maintenance and fleet/equipment management. Answers directly to the Public Works Director. Note: This position will be working towards movement into Utilities Director position.

Requirements

Qualifications

Nice To Haves

This position will be working towards movement into Utilities Director position.

Responsibilities

Assists Director of Public works in maintaining administrative, supervisory and managerial responsibility for: water, wastewater
Performs construction management.
Performs GIS mapping.
Assists Director of Public works in maintaining administrative, supervisory and managerial responsibility for: water, wastewater, and as directed for trash, storm water, streets, airport maintenance and fleet / equipment management.
Will assist with the design, construction, repair and maintenance of infrastructure and coordinating related services.
Assists with coordinating contract administration for the department’s service agreements.
Assists with organizing and managing the department’s construction projects which also includes the management of large-scale projects.
Will be another avenue in communication with engineers and contractors / subcontractors.
Helps prepares cost estimates, bid specifications, proposals, and acts as advisory to the City Administrator regarding various projects.
Responsible for the management and maintenance of the department’s fleet vehicles and equipment.
Responsible for managing the maintenance of all City fleet vehicles and equipment and managing maintenance records.
Ensures all operations are performed in a safe and efficient manner and that all employees have been properly trained before beginning any task.
Coordinates and plans closely with all City departments and other government entities.
Represents the City at various state and local organizations and agencies.
Responsible for preparing various professional reports and correspondence.
Participates in the development, administration and adherence of the department’s budgets.
Helps review purchasing for the department and authorizes all purchase orders.
Ensures departmental purchasing is consistent with City purchasing policy.
Provides assistance with grant writing and obtaining grant funding.
Provides cost estimates to determine funding needs.
Assists with supervisory responsibilities with direction from Director of Public Works Director, in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
Participates in City management staff meetings.
Coordinates, directs and participates in departmental presentations to the City Council on items affecting the Public Works and Utilities departments, as needed and will increase.
Performs other duties as assigned.