[ref. i69540704] Public Works Director
CITY OF ATHENS
JOB POSTINGINTERNAL/EXTERNAL
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
**Posting Date:** 9/30/2024**Closing Date:** 10/14/2024
**Classification:** Exempt**Grade**: 26
Hourly:
$54.40/hr.--$82.77/hr. **Annual:** $113,152.00--$172,161.60
**[JOB SUMMARY:[ This position directs the citys public works operations, including engineering, sanitation, and streets maintenance operations.
**[MAJOR DUTIES:[ Develops and recommends operations and capital improvement budgets for approval by the Mayor and City Council; manages approved funds; monitors and controls expenditures. Directs the recruitment, hiring, training, assignment, supervision, evaluation, promotion, and discipline of department personnel.Communicates with the general public to provide information concerning department programs, services, polices, and procedures and to resolve problems and concerns. Develops and implements department long- and short-term plans, including the five-year capital improvement plan.
Manages and/or oversees the management of a variety of public works construction, repair, and maintenance projects. Prepares or directs the preparation of a variety of regular and special reports. Ensures department compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal codes, orders, regulations, and laws.
Directs the maintenance and repair of department vehicles and equipment. Directs the citys solid waste management. Performs other duties as assigned.
**[MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:[ 18 year or older. High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience. Valid Alabama Drivers license. BS degree in a course of study related to the occupational field **OR experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
**[KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION[: Knowledge of public works management principles. Knowledge of budget development and management principles. Knowledge of work safety principles. Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.Knowledge of public works capital projects management principles. Knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices. 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.
**[COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:[ The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and technical duties. The variety of functions to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to direct the citys public works operations.Successful performance helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department and affects the quality of life for city residents and visitors.
**[SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:[ This position has direct supervision over City Engineer, Sanitation Superintendent, Streets Superintendent, and Administrative Coordinator.
**[PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT[: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Ph[ysical strength, ability, and mobility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.Must be willing to work, non-standard work hours, holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary. Must be willing to be on-call.
**[City Application Required. Apply at City of Athens Human Resources, City Hall Municipal Offices, located at 200 W. Hobbs St., Athens. Inquiries: 256-233-8737 or City website **[www.athensal.us**[. *[The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Ameri ans with Disabilities Act.All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants. The City is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color
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