Assistant Public Works Director - Grade 23

City of Mandan, ND•Mandan, ND

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About The Position

This position assists in directing the city's public works administration and operational activities. Strong administrative and leadership skills are highly desired of this position.

Requirements

Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of capital improvement planning principles.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
Knowledge of work safety principles.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Skill in innovative and strategic thinking.
Skill in drafting, communicating, and executing complex work plans.
Skill in management and supervision.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

Preference for progressive experience or training in civil engineering, infrastructure planning, public works administrative leadership, utility company administrative leadership, construction management, or complex resource management.

Responsibilities

In the absence of the Director, directs the department's streets, street light utility, solid waste utility, meter reading, sewer line maintenance, waterline maintenance, cemetery, grounds maintenance, forestry, and fleet management operations.
Assists with coordinating the work of contractors and vendors; ensures compliance with city specifications and codes.
Assists with developing and implementing short- and long-term capital improvement budgets; manages capital improvement projects.
Coordinates with Engineering and Finance staff on long-term capital projects.
Develops equipment, project, and supplier bid specifications.
Assists with developing and overseeing Public Works budgets.
Assists in hiring, training, supervising, assigning, directing, evaluating, and disciplining personnel.
Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of regular and special reports.
Coordinates with other government agencies, including emergency services, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.