Deputy Director of Water Systems

Description

Assists the Director of Public Works in managing the City of Caldwell’s Public Works Department with a primary focus on administration of divisions. Public Works manages the following divisions: Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Stormwater. Oversees planning, organizing, and managing the staffing, budget, and operational activities in assigned areas; may act as Director of Public Works as delegated. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Public Works with considerable leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment and throughout the city. Exempt position. 

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees organizational units within assigned Divisions.  
• Works with Division Superintendents to develop goals and plans for the identification and evaluation of the City's Public Works’ needs.  
• Establishes and oversees the implementation of programs designed to meet the annual and long-term objectives of the Department.  
• Oversees preparation and monitors the activities of the operational, capital improvement and capital equipment budgets of assigned Divisions and makes budgetary recommendations to the Public Works Director.   
• Maintains open communication with Public Works Director, Mayor and City Council.  
• Confers with City officials, contractors, and others in regard to any Public Works matters as necessary.  
• Ensures all Public Works activities within assigned divisions are in compliance with City codes and policies and State directives.  
• Works closely with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies.  
• Acts as a liaison between the Public Works Department and local residents, contractors, business representatives, government agencies, and other related professionals to ensure positive public relations.  
• Works closely with other Public Works supervisory personnel to promote positive work attitudes within the department and maximize teamwork and cooperation by all departmental employees based on the City’s and Public Works Department’s mission, vision, and values.  
• Directs departmental operations and procedures to stay abreast of changing trends and practices in Public Works field and meet the changing needs of the city.  
• Addresses citizens' concerns or complaints and takes appropriate action to ensure citizen satisfaction or a timely resolution of complaints.  
• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned departmental personnel, including providing approval for the selection of staff, monitoring work schedules, interviewing for new or vacant positions, providing direction when necessary, disciplining as required, managing conflict, and rewarding employee performance when appropriate; or makes recommendations which are given particular weight about the change of status of other employees.  
• Implements policies and procedures as directed by the Public Works Director, the Mayor, and City Council by completing assigned studies, making reports and recommendations, developing projects and making presentations.  
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.  
• As directed, acts as Public Works Department representative in local, regional, and statewide matters related to assigned divisions including, trainings, rulemaking sessions, committees, boards, and meetings. 
• Provides extensive contact with the public including attendance of evening meetings and the need to be available “on-call” for emergencies.  
• Works closely with Engineering Division staff generally and in the consultant selection for design and construction of public works projects.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or another related field.
• Extensive experience in public works engineering, operations, and management.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Idaho.
• Possession of a current and valid driver’s license.
• Subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening (including prescription medication).