Deputy Public Works Director: Engineering & Operations

Fairbanks North Star Borough; United States; Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fairbanks North Star Borough in Alaska seeks an experienced public works executive to oversee Administration, Design and Construction, Solid Waste, Rural Services, and Facilities Maintenance. The role requires strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and strong staff leadership, with readiness for night meetings as needed.

The incumbent will supervise managers, coordinate cross-divisional projects, and serve as Architect/Engineer for Borough projects when required, ensuring compliance

Formación

• Professional registration as an architect or engineer and the ability to become registered in Alaska within six months.
• Four or five year degree in architecture or engineering from ABET/NCARB accredited college.
• Eight years of professional planning/design experience with four years supervising large projects.
• Four years of recent supervisory experience; union/contracting context preferred.
• Knowledge of budget, RFPs, contracts, bid analysis and operating budgets.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Windows and AutoCAD; valid driver's license and insurability.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate and implement department administration, personnel, operations, policies and procedures; train staff.
• Prepare and deliver public presentations and written routine reports.
• Assume managerial function in the Director's absence.
• Assign workloads, supervise staff, interview, train, cross-train and evaluate performance.
• Develop and maintain the Capital Improvement Program and facility condition inventories.
• Respond to inquiries and explain borough ordinances and regulations to public and staff.
• Develop changes to department standards and oversee contract development and bid analysis.
• Oversee public interface for the department including website and project tracking.
• Manage compliance programs including MS4, levee maintenance, and AHERA.
• Act as Architect/Engineer for Borough projects when required.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Project management

Budgeting

Public presentations

Leadership

Educación

Architecture/Engineering degree

Herramientas

AutoCAD

MS Office

Windows

Descripción del empleo

Fairbanks North Star Borough in Alaska seeks an experienced public works executive to oversee Administration, Design and Construction, Solid Waste, Rural Services, and Facilities Maintenance. The role requires strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, and strong staff leadership, with readiness for night meetings as needed.

The incumbent will supervise managers, coordinate cross-divisional projects, and serve as Architect/Engineer for Borough projects when required, ensuring compliance