Department of Public Works Director

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# Department of Public Works Director

Salary

$112,694.40 – $133,845.60 Annually

Location 

City of Flint

Job Type

Appointed

Job Number

24-00002B

Department

Office of the Mayor

Opening Date

01/12/2024

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Appointed/Contractual

Job Level

DPW

## DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works is responsible for performing executive-level administration, supervisory and technical work in directing the activities of a full-service public works department which includes transportation, sanitation, and utilities/water services. The department employs 167 FTE & PTEs.

## DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities. 

Represents the City and Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs. 

Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and fields of Public Works operations. 

Monitors development related to designated service areas, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements. 

Monitors existing methods and procedures, making recommendations for increased efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.

Ensures that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements.

Resolves citizen complaints regarding the delivery of departmental services.

Supervises personnel, evaluates performance and oversees training and professional development. 

Selects and procures equipment and materials as needed in accordance with capital improvement plans and approved budgets.

Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports as required. 

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