Public Works Director

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1 Public Works Director: Whitefish, Montana is a thriving ski and golf resort and family community nestled next to beautiful Whitefish Lake and located 25 miles from Glacier National Park. This position is an outstanding opportunity for a person skilled in Public Works functions. Person performs a variety of administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising all phases of the city-wide public works programs which include the following functions: engineering, property and buildings, equipment pool, cemetery, streets, refuse collection, water and sewer utilities. Works under the policy guidance and direction of the City Manager. Exercises supervision over all clerical, administrative, maintenance and professional staff of the Public Works Department. This full-time position requires: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor s degree in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field, a minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least two years utilities, considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting, experience in computer design, GIS and municipal management, registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Montana, and must possess a valid Montana State driver s license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment. Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with the possibility of work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis. Salary Range: $72,738 $94,120; Likely starting salary: $72,738 - $80,350 DOQ annually plus excellent benefits. APPLY BY: 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 27, A detailed job description is available at City Hall, 418 E Second Street, on the City s website at or by calling (406) Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, resume with complete work history and three professional references to: Sherri Baccaro, Human Resources Director, P.O. Box 158, Whitefish, Montana 59937, fax or to sbaccaro@cityofwhitefish.org Publish: Whitefish Pilot three times April 08, 15, and 22, 2015 Daily Interlake one time April 12, 2015

2 CITY OF WHITEFISH An Equal Opportunity Employer POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Public Works Director Range/Step: 29 Department: Public Works GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising all phases of the city-wide public works programs which include the following functions: engineering, property and buildings, equipment pool, cemetery, streets, refuse collection, water and sewer utilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the policy guidance and direction of the City Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over all clerical, administrative, maintenance and professional staff of the Public Works Department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises division managers and department support staff, either directly or through subordinates. Plans, coordinates and provides overall direction for the various program activities of the Department including plans, services, staffing, equipment, street, water, sewer, storm sewer, cemetery maintenance, design and construction of public works structures and infrastructures. Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility. Serves as City Engineer; oversees the preparation of engineering plans and specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the selection criteria for public contracts. Provides project management for the construction of municipal public works projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. 1

3 Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances. Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates. Adjusts errors and complaints. Prepares and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility. Supervises the review of private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Administers the development or update of the City Transportation Improvement Program, Comprehensive Sewer Plan, Comprehensive Water Plan, Capital Improvement Program, and other plans involving the municipal infrastructure. Determines applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects. Coordinates the preparation of reviews and updates the sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, data base, and comprehensive plans. Oversees the maintenance of infrastructure and other records. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations. Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services. Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works. PERIPHERAL DUTIES: Assists in the training of city personnel in public works systems and techniques. 2

4 DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor s degree in civil engineering, public administration or a closely related field; and A minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least two years utilities; and Experience in computer design, GIS and municipal management. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public; Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J) (K) Must possess a valid Montana State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment; Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Montana. Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of public works infrastructure. Ability to perform complicated engineering calculations involving sizing of water and sewer mains and other segments of the utility systems. Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of sound engineering administration, organization and operation. Considerable knowledge of good maintenance practices. Considerable knowledge of water and sewage treatment operations. Ability to explain and enforce city codes and regulations tactfully and impartially. Ability to plan, review and supervise a number of subordinates performing various functions relating to the general field of public works. Ability to make sound engineering decisions under all circumstances. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with fellow employees, contractors, property owners, and the general public. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and data base; motor vehicle; phone; radio; fax and copy machine. 3

5 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview, background investigation and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Last revised: 3/17/15slb 4