Public Works Director

City of Okmulgee•Okmulgee, OK

About The Position

The Public Works Director plans, directs, and oversees the Public Works Department’s activities and services, including water and sanitary sewer line maintenance, stormwater, streets, signage and traffic control, parks, rights-of-way, refuse collection, solid waste disposal, fleet maintenance, the lake, airport, and buildings and properties. The position works under the general direction of the City Manager and directs department divisions through supervisors. It also directly supervises the daily activities of the Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, and supervisors of Water and Sewer Maintenance, Central Repair, Street, Sanitation, Lake, Airport, Landfill, and Property Maintenance. The Director leads the development and implementation of department goals, coordinates work with City departments and government agencies, communicates plans and policies, and participates in City management and ordinance review. The role evaluates infrastructure needs and capacity, plans capital improvements, oversees projects from design through construction, manages budgets and department resources, ensures regulatory compliance, and directs personnel and daily operations. The position requires municipal or related experience, supervisory experience, knowledge of public works project management and applicable regulations, and a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Requirements

At least five to seven years of municipal government or related experience.
At least one to two years of supervisory experience at the department level.
Considerable knowledge of project planning and management in a local government setting, City government practices, and related state and federal regulations and programs.
Technical knowledge of project planning and management techniques.
Skill in managing diverse municipal departments and divisions, including budget administration.
Practical interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of City government, as well as consultants, contractors, and citizens.
Ability to analyze comprehensive engineering, administrative, and financial information and prepare related documents.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Knowledge of CAD software packages and related peripherals, including printers, plotters, scanners, and digital equipment.
Ability to understand testing and equipment procedures for construction materials such as backfilling subbase/base materials, concrete, piping, and asphalt, and an understanding of heavy equipment operations.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of long- and short-term goals and objectives for department divisions and work units.
Coordinate departmental activities with other City departments and state and federal agencies.
Communicate official plans, policies, and procedures to City departments, outside agencies, and Okmulgee citizens in accordance with the City Manager and City Council.
Participate in the City management team’s review and recommendation of revisions to City ordinances.
Analyze current and future infrastructure needs and coordinate capital improvement planning.
Assess future infrastructure capacity needs and develop plans to address them.
Oversee improvement projects from design through construction completion.
Monitor and control expenditures for assigned departments.
Develop, recommend, and administer the annual departmental budget.
Monitor and control department inventories of equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
Develop bid specifications and contract documents, and recommend bidder awards for approval.
Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory agency requirements.
Direct or participate in tracking, managing, and archiving maps and related information about City infrastructure and improvements.
Interview, evaluate, and manage department personnel.
Evaluate department resources, work methods, and equipment, and identify ways to improve efficiency.
Direct personnel development, technical training, and advancement activities.
Direct the daily operations of assigned work units and resolve problems and emergencies as needed.
Perform related administrative management duties and report program progress to the City Manager.