DEPUTY DPW DIRECTOR

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Deputy DPW Director in Pontiac, MI to lead the Public Works Department across transportation, sanitation, and utilities/water services.

The role emphasizes executive-level administration, supervision of clerical staff, and alignment with the city’s strategic plan. The candidate should hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration with at least five years of relevant municipal public works

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration.
• At least five years of experience in designing, servicing and/or administering municipal public works, transportation, water, and/or sewer systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of departmental operations ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Develops, recommends and implements departmental policies and procedures, internal controls, and departmental goals and objectives.
• Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities.
• Assists the Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups to coordinate projects.
• Assists with ensuring that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements.
• Resolves citizen complaints regarding delivery of departmental services.
• Supervises personnel and oversees training and professional development.

Job description

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DEPUTY DPW DIRECTOR

PUBLIC WORKS Full Time Management Pontiac, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1200

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $114,000.00 Annually

JOB DESCRIPTION

Deputy DPW Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full-time

Pay grade: M-13

Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of the Director of the Department of Public Works.

Supervision Given: Manages DPW clerical staff

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Director of the Department of Public Works the Deputy DPW Director is responsible for performing executive level administration, supervisory and technical work in directing the activities of a full-service public works department which includes transportation, sanitation, and utilities/water services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of departmental operations ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.
• Develops, recommends and implements departmental policies and procedures, internal controls, and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with departmental needs, legal requirements and the city’s overall strategic plan.
• Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities.
• Assists the Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs.
• Assists with maintaining departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and fields of Public Works operations
• Assists with monitoring development related to designated services areas, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements.
• Assists with monitoring existing methods and procedures, making recommendations for increased efficiencies and cost effectiveness.
• Assists with ensuring that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements.
• Resolves citizen complaints regarding delivery of departmental services.
• Supervises personnel and assists with performance and oversees training and professional development.
• Selects and procures equipment and materials as needed in accordance with capital improvement plans and approved budgets.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports as required.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in engineering, public administration, or business administration and at least five years of experience in designing engineering, servicing and/or administering municipal, county, state, and/or federal public works, transportation, water, and/or sewer systems or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.