Public Works Operations Manager

Brownwood, City of•City Hall, TX

About The Position

This is a salaried, overtime-exempt position that assists the Assistant City Manager (ACM) of Public Works with planning, staffing, controlling, organizing, operating, maintaining, installing, and improving the Public Works and Utility Department in accordance with City, State, and Federal regulations. The position is subject to call 24 hours per day as needed, including weekends and holidays. The manager supports infrastructure planning and capital improvement efforts, prepares and reviews reports and project documentation, coordinates projects, investigates customer complaints, oversees employee training and asset management, and works with regulators, contractors, citizens, and other City departments. The role also develops and monitors operational budgets and supports cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives. The position requires travel between sites and work at varied worksites. Conditions may include extreme temperatures, physical activity, heavy lifting, hazardous materials and conditions, confined spaces, trenches, and streets with traffic hazards. The employee has regular contact with City employees and the public, and occasional contact with government officials, consultants, and suppliers.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in municipal public works, utility operations, or infrastructure maintenance, including 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Valid Texas Class C driver’s license required at hire.
Ability to obtain FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within 12 months, depending on operational areas supervised.
Ability to provide leadership to supervisors and work crews and communicate with the public, consulting engineers, and developers.
Ability to interpret and/or prepare preliminary construction plans and specifications.
Knowledge and skills in administration and management, personnel supervision, budgeting, planning techniques, and efficient management.
Ability to transport oneself between sites and drive various types of equipment and vehicles to worksites.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures and perform standing, walking, bending, kneeling, twisting, climbing, and frequent heavy lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work with chemicals and mechanical, electrical, and traffic hazards, including in confined spaces, trenches, and streets.
Ability to walk on slippery, loose, uneven, and sloped surfaces.
Must model the “I SERVE” Core Values.

Nice To Haves

Experience in water/wastewater systems, landfill/solid waste operations, fleet management, or street maintenance.
TCEQ Class A or B license in Water or Wastewater.
SWANA Manager of Landfill Operations (MOLO).
Certified Public Works Professional (American Public Works Association).
NIMS ICS 300 and 400 within 24 months.
TCEQ Class A Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) License for landfill oversight if directly supervising landfill operations.
Texas Class A CDL if regularly supervising or assisting field operations requiring heavy equipment movement.

Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant City Manager with long-range planning for future growth and adequate infrastructure.
Prepare required monthly, weekly, and/or daily reports for TCEQ, EPA, Texas SWANA, TxDOT, and other agencies.
Prepare or review cost estimates, plans, and specifications for construction projects.
Coordinate internal projects with other City departments as needed.
Prepare letters and documents, take notes, and maintain required documentation.
Investigate customer complaints.
Oversee employee training requirements and evaluate personnel as needed.
Work with Federal and State regulators, contractors, and citizens as needed.
Oversee the asset management program, including data collection and implementation.
Conduct research involving rights-of-way and easements.
Participate in developing multi-year capital improvement plans and asset replacement strategies across all divisions.
Develop and monitor operational budgets and assist with cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Provide leadership to supervisors and work crews and communicate with the public, consulting engineers, and developers.
Interpret and/or prepare preliminary plans and specifications for construction projects.
Supervise personnel and apply budgeting, planning, and management skills.