Deputy Public Works Director
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Position Objectives:
The City of Lamar encourages qualified applicants to submit applications for the Deputy Public Works Director position. This position is critical to the City’s operations and service to residents. In coordination with the Public Works Director and aligned with the successful candidate’s qualifications, this position leads efforts and/or participates in planning, budgeting, implementation, and operations within Public Works’ divisions: water, wastewater, sanitation, streets, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and the City’s regional airport. The position may be assigned to special projects within Public Works. The Deputy Director relies on one’s educational background and accumulated experience within one or more areas to ensure excellence in departmental operations. Interpretive judgment in initiative implementation and variance from established procedures and standards is required. Must maintain mandated certificates, licenses, and training units to be contingent upon current State and EPA regulations and the needs or requirements of the City.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists the Public Works Director in planning and implementing projects and maintenance procedures that will assure services are being provided at the highest quality level; establishes and recommends overall goals for the public works division. Participates in making and initiating departmental policy, administers and supervises assigned functions and projects including but not limited to sewer maintenance, water and wastewater collection and treatment, solid waste collection and sanitary landfill, airport maintenance, safety, security and FAA compliance, gravel pit regulations. Advises Public Works Director on projects, programs and develops sound and innovative programs with alternatives; assists with day to day planning and project scheduling.
Establishes priorities for short and long range projects and coordinates with the Public Work Director and Department Superintendents as may be required; develops, prepares, and recommends a comprehensive budget and supporting data, covering all areas of Public Works and the Municipal Airport; functions as a liaison and advisor as assigned by the Public Works Director for the City with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers, citizens, and others; recommends equipment purchases of new and replacement items; establishes a departmental line of communications and authority; conducts special studies as assigned by the Public Works Director; receives and answers citizen’s complaints and inquiries; administers personnel matters in the department as assigned by the Public Works Director, including but not limited to screening appointment, discipline, evaluation of performance and related matter; performs other related duties as assigned.
As assigned by the Public Works Director, initiates, plans, develops and implements records and report systems; has access to and possesses information restricted to specified persons; is accountable for considerable equipment where lack of attention could result in a substantial loss; on occasion is responsible for funds of large amounts with authority to release; contacts are varied and continual in which ability to perform duties is directly affected through communications and rapport established.
Minimum Requirements:
A minimum of five years of experience in public works operations and administration in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection, sanitation, street maintenance, airport management, equipment maintenance, and/or building maintenance and two or more years of supervisory or senior management experience is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Water or Wastewater Management or a closely related field from an accredited college/university is preferred. An equivalent combination of education/experience may substitute for education on a year-to-year ratio.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Colorado Class B Driver’s license at the time of hire and maintain status throughout employment. A minimum of Level “D” Water and Wastewater Certification is highly desirable.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Desirable Training and Experience:
A minimum of five years of experience in public works operations and administration in the areas of water distribution, wastewater collection, sanitation, street maintenance, airport management, equipment maintenance, and/or building maintenance and two or more years of supervisory or senior management experience is requiredBenefits:
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To begin the application process please click on the Click Here To Apply button. You will be asked to upload a resume, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position and contact information for three professional references.
Failure to submit complete application materials will result in ineligibility for the position. Review of candidate applications will begin immediately.
For additional questions, please contact Pat Mason, Director of Public Works at pat.mason@ci.lamar.co.us