Public Works Administrator

First review of applications will be on March 26th.

DEFINITION:
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize and manage the operation and staff of the County Resource Management Agency Public Works Division in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of county highways, roads, bridges and related structures; to have responsible charge of the equipment and public works facilities; to have responsible charge of the planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of county parks and recreational facilities;

to have responsible charge of county transportation services; to have responsible charge of Capital Projects and Integrated Waste; to serve as the County Director of Transportation in accordance with applicable provisions of the County Code, California Streets and Highways Code and other relevant state laws; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics: The Public Works Administrator is responsible for the administration of the Resource Management Agency Public Works Division which ensures the construction, operation, and maintenance of public work facilities in a safe, cost effective, courteous, and professional manner. It covers the design, construction, maintenance and repair of county highways, roads, bridges and related structures and the equipment and public works facilities throughout the County.

The Public Works Administrator is expected to possess a broad knowledge of effective administrative practices.

The Public Works Administrator is expected to accomplish these functions with a maximum degree of independence within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Supervisors, County Executive Officer, and federal, state, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations. Responsibilities include coordination with management staff of other County departments and governmental agencies to manage and accomplish the complex and varied functions of the department.

The position is accountable for accomplishing division goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, for providing highly responsible administrative support to the County Executive Officer and Board of Supervisors. The Public Works Administrator reports to the County Executive Officer or Resource Management Agency Director.

Employment At Will: The classification of Public Works Administrator is an Executive position. The Public Works Administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the County Executive Officer and may be removed at any time, with or without cause, and without any right of appeal.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment including sitting at a desk working with computer equipment for prolonged periods, and travel for work purposes and occasionally works outdoors with exposure to varying weather extremes and uneven terrain; hear and communicate orally in person, on the phone and in meetings; hand/eye coordination for use of computer/office equipment and performing ergonomics assessments;

visual ability to distinguish colors; regularly working with files and general office equipment; safely operate a motor vehicle. Light to moderate lifting and carrying of files; occasionally stand and walk for extended periods.

Examples of Duties: Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and directs the work of the assigned units within the Division of Public Works including Road Maintenance, Parks, Integrated Waste, Capital Projects, County Surveyor/Engineering and Transportation Services
• Serves as the County Director of Transportation exercising responsible charge over public works engineering functions and performing all duties required under applicable provisions of the County Code and California Streets and Highways Code and related statutes
• Oversees the performance of staff engaged in professional engineering work in the design and construction of highways, roads, bridges,…