Director of Public Works Operations

6 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States City of Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Public Works Operations to join our team at the City of Austin. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of public works operations, including infrastructure maintenance, repair, and construction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Public Works Operations team, ensuring effective management of resources, personnel, and projects.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair: Develop and implement plans for the maintenance and repair of city infrastructure, including roads, traffic signals, signs, pavement striping, and facilities.
  • Emergency Response Management: Serve as the Emergency Response Management Coordinator for the Department, ensuring prompt and effective response to emergencies and disasters.
  • Quality and Safety Systems: Develop and implement quality and safety systems and programs, ensuring compliance with city policies and procedures.
  • Budgeting and Financial Management: Assist in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of the departmental budget, ensuring effective financial management and resource allocation.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Represent the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, boards, and commissions, and provide support to other city departments and agencies on an enterprise basis.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or Public Administration.
  • Experience: Six years of supervisory/management experience in road, pavement, utilities, vehicle, facilities, and other public works maintenance and repair operations.
  • Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership and management skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions, and experience with budgeting and financial management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Expertise in Signal Systems: Possess expertise in the full spectrum of signal systems, including planning, designing, construction, operations, and maintenance.
  • Arterial Management: Utilize experience in arterial management, signs and markings, right of way management, and the Vision Zero Program.
  • Interdepartmental/Interagency Expertise: Ability to expedite projects, knowing when to assist and when to compromise.
  • Emergency Response Experience: Expertise in providing critical response to emergencies such as climate change, heat, floods, and winter storms.


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