Public Works Director

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• Directs and oversees the county's public works maintenance, public utilities, facilities management, and capital project operations.
• Hires, trains, assigns, schedules, evaluates and disciplines department personnel.
• Develops annual budget recommendations and administers approved funds.
• Oversees county capital improvement projects; defines projects, manages budgets, coordinates procurement functions, and manages vendors and contractors.
• Coordinates long-term utility planning; coordinates inter-jurisdictional negotiations.
• Reviews and approves utility plans; assists with inquiries and plan review as needed.
• Coordinates emergency response operations, including snow removal, snow clean up, and utility emergencies.
• Coordinates the procurement of goods and services; negotiates and manages leases, contracts, and memoranda of understanding.
• Performs related duties.
   

• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in management and supervision.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
   

• Knowledge of public works management principles.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of county procurement processes.
• Knowledge of public utility management principles.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county codes, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in management and supervision. 
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.