Public Works Deputy Director: Strategy & Operations

City of Palmdale, CA; Palmdale (CA); Vor Ort; USD 112.000 - 143.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Palmdale, CA is seeking a Deputy Director in Public Works to support the Director in planning, development, and administration of department policies and services. This role coordinates with other City departments and public agencies to achieve strategic objectives.

Key duties include budgeting, staff leadership, policy interpretation, and presenting to City bodies. A Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred; six years of progressive

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration or related field.
• Master's degree is highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Recommend and assist in implementing department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; build a sustainable organization.
• Evaluate operations and prepare reports on operations and activities.
• Lead budget development and administration; forecast needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist in selecting, training, mentoring, and directing department personnel; provide coaching and discipline as needed.
• Assess workload and internal reporting; propose improvements and changes.
• Assign projects and review methods; meet with staff to resolve problems.
• Interpret policies and regulations for staff.
• Make presentations to City committees, commissions, and City Council.
• Participate in City management discussions and address cross-departmental issues.
• Serve as acting Director as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Plan and manage environmental programs, project management, and construction within Public Works.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree desirable

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Palmdale, CA is seeking a Deputy Director in Public Works to support the Director in planning, development, and administration of department policies and services. This role coordinates with other City departments and public agencies to achieve strategic objectives.

Key duties include budgeting, staff leadership, policy interpretation, and presenting to City bodies. A Bachelor's in civil engineering or related field is required, with a Master’s preferred; six years of progressive