Deputy Director of Public Works

Deputy Director Of Public Works

The Deputy Director of Public Works is an FLSA-exempt, management position responsible for assisting the Director of Public Works in the operation of the Public Works Department. This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.

Essential functions include mentoring and guiding Public Works staff in the execution of all work within the Public Works Department, leading by example and fostering a work environment which aligns with and supports the Director's established vision, mission, and strategic objectives for the Department, coordinating closely with other City departments and City utility franchise partners to deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure and related services to the public, and more.

The physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to : work is mostly sedentary and performed in a seated position, but requires frequent moving about, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching or stooping, occasional project site visits may be required where the employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dust, noise, chemicals, or other construction-related hazards, and the incumbent must be able to hear all communication from customers and employees by telephone or in person, and use vision to work with written documents, forms, and to respond to employees and customers.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the City's public works organization, administration, policies, and procedures as well as outstanding knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining thereto, technical and administrative abilities necessary for the day-to-day management of a municipal public works operation, ability to evaluate complex issues and to make timely decisions that align with adopted standards and City ordinances using sound engineering judgment in a fair and impartial manner, and more.

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above, this position requires a bachelor's degree in any engineering or engineering technology program accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or licensure as a Professional Engineer in another U.S. state or territory with the ability to obtain a Colorado registration through reciprocity within six (6) months from date of appointment, at least ten (10) years of diverse public works management experience including oversight of budget development and execution, project management, and coordination of various utility or construction stakeholders, and at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.