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Under broad direction and oversight from the Board of County Commissioners, the incumbent in this position plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Roads Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation Planning across the County Road System. Directs the development, construction, operations and maintenance of the County Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Solid Waste programs to assure the effective delivery of County essential services and infrastructure. Directs the development and delivery of County Public Building projects as well as the Facilities Maintenance of County administrative facilities, Courthouse, and Detention Centers. Also responsible for Fleet Management and equipment services for the County fleet of vehicles and equipment. As an American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited Agency and recognized leader in the delivery of Public Works services, the Director is responsible to ensure APWA standards of practices are sustained while delivering quality, cost-effective services and infrastructure. As the leader of over 350 fulltime staff and annual operations and capital programs of over $150 million, the Director provides oversight of the planning, budgeting, management and delivery of diverse essential services. The Director serves as chief staff advisor to the Board of County Commissioners and various other departments and agencies on all public works related matters in the County. This appointed position is at-will and the incumbent's continued
employment with the County is at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. The appointment may be revoked at any time with or without cause and without right to appeal.
Job Functions:
Fiscal - Directs and coordinates department activities to operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel. Prepares and justifies departmental budget based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, departmental objectives and goals. Directs the coordination of department activities with other governmental agencies. Monitors all fiscal operations of the department; approves all department expenditures. Supervises the purchase and acquisition of supplies and equipment.
Management - Responsible for division heads/managers and indirectly for over 350 professional, technical, clerical, and skilled employees. Provides managerial leadership and directs the selection, supervision, and evaluation of staff. Establishes work rules and performance standards. Conducts or oversees performance evaluations and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted. Resolves grievances and other sensitive personnel matters. Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands. Administers labor contracts and personnel rules at the department level. Resolves employee grievances and recommends the formulation and implementation of labor relations policy. Serves as member of the management team for labor contract negotiations.
Compliance/Application of Policy and Law - Reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is performed in a timely and efficient manner according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations. Oversees the enforcement of County ordinances and appropriate State, Federal laws, codes and regulations applicable to area of assignment. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, safety requirements and standards for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of assigned functions.
Goals/Planning - Provides planning leadership and direction and develops short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for department operations in alignment with the County Comprehensive Plan. Reviews and updates annually, Department goals, budgets, and capital improvement programs. Ensures the APWA re-accreditation documentation and practices are continuously up-to-date.
Coordination - Coordinates departmental activities with other County departments and outside governmental agencies. Successfully coordinating projects across multiple county departments, building consensus among diverse stakeholders, and effectively engaging with senior county leadership.
Program Administration/Project Management/Organizational - Interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations. Reviews and analyzes which programs and /or major project proposals should be initiated, dropped or curtailed and the costs and timing involved. Oversees the reviewing of final payment requests from contractors to assure work was completed according to standards and within the planned budget and approves for payment; makes field inspections to determine work progress and compliance. Analyzes and recommends improvements to existing facilities, equipment and operating systems of the department. Analyzes trends and operations for adequacy of service. Directs the development and maintenance of systems and records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned operations. Confers with Assistant Directors, Senior Program Managers and staff on problems related to programs and activities, furnishing administrative and technical advice and support. Confers with the Board of Commissioners
to develop program emphasis and major department policies, budgetary allotments, staffing levels and department procedures.
Service to Others - Responds to the most sensitive or complex inquiries or service complaints. Directs the resolution of inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting availability or quality of services. Provides Public Works Department and County representation regarding County Public Works related issues on various committees and before special interest groups and other community groups.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, business, or public administration, or closely related field, from a college, university or school accredited by an agency
recognized by the US Department of Education.
Work Experience: 10+ years in the planning, development, design, construction, operations and maintenance of public buildings and infrastructure providing essential public services; development and management of public financing of capital projects and operations.
5+ years in managing and supervising large, diverse teams of engineers, operators,
maintenance workers, scientists, and financial professionals.
Licenses and Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) License, DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
To view the full job description go to: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Director%20of%20Public%20Works_%5B0004%20(2).pdf
Under broad direction and oversight from the Board of County Commissioners, the incumbent in this position plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the Roads Engineering, Operations and Maintenance, Transportation Planning across the County Road System. Directs the development, construction, operations and maintenance of the County Sewer Utility, Stormwater Utility and Solid Waste programs to assure the effective delivery of County essential services and infrastructure. Directs the development and delivery of County Public Building projects as well as the Facilities Maintenance of County administrative facilities, Courthouse, and Detention Centers. Also responsible for Fleet Management and equipment services for the County fleet of vehicles and equipment. As an American Public Works Association (APWA) Accredited Agency and recognized leader in the delivery of Public Works services, the Director is responsible to ensure APWA standards of practices are sustained while delivering quality, cost-effective services and infrastructure. As the leader of over 350 fulltime staff and annual operations and capital programs of over $150 million, the Director provides oversight of the planning, budgeting, management and delivery of diverse essential services. The Director serves as chief staff advisor to the Board of County Commissioners and various other departments and agencies on all public works related matters in the County. This appointed position is at-will and the incumbent's continued
employment with the County is at the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners. The appointment may be revoked at any time with or without cause and without right to appeal.
Job Functions:
Fiscal - Directs and coordinates department activities to operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel. Prepares and justifies departmental budget based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, departmental objectives and goals. Directs the coordination of department activities with other governmental agencies. Monitors all fiscal operations of the department; approves all department expenditures. Supervises the purchase and acquisition of supplies and equipment.
Management - Responsible for division heads/managers and indirectly for over 350 professional, technical, clerical, and skilled employees. Provides managerial leadership and directs the selection, supervision, and evaluation of staff. Establishes work rules and performance standards. Conducts or oversees performance evaluations and initiates and implements disciplinary actions as warranted. Resolves grievances and other sensitive personnel matters. Provides for the training and motivation of subordinates in order to make full use of individual capabilities and to meet changing system demands. Administers labor contracts and personnel rules at the department level. Resolves employee grievances and recommends the formulation and implementation of labor relations policy. Serves as member of the management team for labor contract negotiations.
Compliance/Application of Policy and Law - Reviews progress, directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to assure work is performed in a timely and efficient manner according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations. Oversees the enforcement of County ordinances and appropriate State, Federal laws, codes and regulations applicable to area of assignment. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, safety requirements and standards for the efficient and effective operation and maintenance of assigned functions.
Goals/Planning - Provides planning leadership and direction and develops short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for department operations in alignment with the County Comprehensive Plan. Reviews and updates annually, Department goals, budgets, and capital improvement programs. Ensures the APWA re-accreditation documentation and practices are continuously up-to-date.
Coordination - Coordinates departmental activities with other County departments and outside governmental agencies. Successfully coordinating projects across multiple county departments, building consensus among diverse stakeholders, and effectively engaging with senior county leadership.
Program Administration/Project Management/Organizational - Interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations. Reviews and analyzes which programs and /or major project proposals should be initiated, dropped or curtailed and the costs and timing involved. Oversees the reviewing of final payment requests from contractors to assure work was completed according to standards and within the planned budget and approves for payment; makes field inspections to determine work progress and compliance. Analyzes and recommends improvements to existing facilities, equipment and operating systems of the department. Analyzes trends and operations for adequacy of service. Directs the development and maintenance of systems and records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of assigned operations. Confers with Assistant Directors, Senior Program Managers and staff on problems related to programs and activities, furnishing administrative and technical advice and support. Confers with the Board of Commissioners
to develop program emphasis and major department policies, budgetary allotments, staffing levels and department procedures.
Service to Others - Responds to the most sensitive or complex inquiries or service complaints. Directs the resolution of inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting availability or quality of services. Provides Public Works Department and County representation regarding County Public Works related issues on various committees and before special interest groups and other community groups.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, business, or public administration, or closely related field, from a college, university or school accredited by an agency
recognized by the US Department of Education.
Work Experience: 10+ years in the planning, development, design, construction, operations and maintenance of public buildings and infrastructure providing essential public services; development and management of public financing of capital projects and operations.
5+ years in managing and supervising large, diverse teams of engineers, operators,
maintenance workers, scientists, and financial professionals.
Licenses and Certifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) License, DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
To view the full job description go to: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Director%20of%20Public%20Works_%5B0004%20(2).pdf
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