Public Works Manager I (#MV7 )

$46.56-$62.15 hourly / $8,070.24-$10,772.46 monthly / $96,844.80-$129,272.00 yearly

All Assignments:
• Plans, directs, reviews, and coordinates a specific Department of Public Works program;
• Prepares budget materials for assigned program services;
• Reviews legislation in assigned program areas and makes recommendations;
• Develops performance standards and evaluates staff and programs;
• Provides consultation and assistance to department staff, and makes decisions on difficult operational problems;
• Keeps superiors informed of activities and unusual problems;
• Develops and implements systems to monitor the quality and outcome of services;
• May consult with State experts on the most difficult and complex issues;
• Maintains positive public relations with State and community agencies;
• Keeps informed on current research, trends and issues affecting assigned program;
• Develops and maintains standards;
• Interprets agency policies, programs and procedures to department staff;
• Coordinates activities with staff;
• Assures that records systems are accurately maintained;
• Participates in various committees;
• Prepares written and oral reports, and monitors and oversees the preparation of complex reports and records;
• Provides liaison with other agencies and organizations;
• May input, access and analyze data using a computer;
• May provide vacation or other temporary relief for other supervisors or managers;
• Attends meetings and conferences. Some positions supervise, train and evaluate the work of professional, maintenance, operational, and/or clerical support staff. Additional tasks performed by the Public Works Safety Officer assignment:
• Plan, develop, and implement Public Works safety programs and procedures and ongoing safety training of Public Works staff;
• Oversee Cal/OSHA compliance;
• Recommend safety equipment, ergonomic workstations, and safety workshops;
• Perform accident investigation and prevention;
• Maintain hazardous materials manifests permits;
• Chair Public Works Accident Review Council;
• Review and maintain DMV pull notices on Public Works drivers;
• Chair Public Works Safety Committee and resolve problems identified;
• Maintain medical reports for DMV physicals;
• Attend meetings and conferences;
• Prepare reports and correspondence;
• Input, access and analyze data using a computer terminal;
• Coordinate and implement the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program with County Personnel Department. Additional tasks performed by the Drainage assignment:
• Plans, coordinates, and manages the County drainage Districts operation and maintenance program, including protection of river and creek levee systems and minor construction and repair projects;
• Develops the drainage long-range work plan;
• Estimates labor, equipment, and materials requirements; prepares and monitors the budget;
• Handles complaints from the public;
• Inspects drainage districts to determine required maintenance and repair, analyzes drainage problems, makes field sketches, and confers with engineering staff on maintenance and repair projects;
• Evaluates section operations and develops new techniques and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness;
• Responds during storms and other emergencies; develops flood procedures and coordinates staff with other agencies during flood emergencies;
• Represents the section to State agencies, other County departments, local governmental agencies, and districts;
• Coordinates activities with the Army Corps of Engineers, the State Department of Fish and Game, and adjacent flood control and drainage districts;
• Keeps current in operations, construction, and maintenance techniques and laws applicable to drainage operations;
• Attends meetings and conferences;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Inputs, accesses, and analyzes data using a computer terminal.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Department of Public Works program administration;
• Thorough knowledge of current Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the specific program assignment.
• Working knowledge of resources available for the assigned program;
• Working knowledge of program management, including funding sources, program evaluation, budget and fiscal management;
• Some knowledge of the principles of supervision and training;
• Some knowledge of the principles of public relations;
• Some knowledge of computers.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct a Department of Public Works program and related support services;
• Train, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and regulations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Prepare and monitor a budget, develop policies and procedures and evaluate program effectiveness;
• Prepare and present clear and concise reports and correspondence;
• Learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer terminal.

Additional abilities required for Drainage Assignment:

• Understand and interpret engineering construction plans and specifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

· Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a management field such as public or business administration.

AND

· One year of experience in a program area related to which the position is assigned.

OR

· Four years of progressively responsible experience which would provide the knowledge and abilities listed above...

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

· License Requirements: All positions require possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license. For some positions the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority may be allowed.

· Special Working Conditions: All assignments: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; heights; high levels of noise; strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic disease or death; and the possibility of experiencing burns, bodily injury, exposure to non-ionizing radiations, and contact with toxic substances or chemical irritants.

Other Special Requirements: Availability to work irregular hours, including responding to twenty-four hour emergency calls required for some positions.

Previous Class Title: Public Works Manager – Drainage

EST: 1/88 REV: 4/08 Analyst: MM, JAD