11-05-2025 City Council Meeting Packet

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Public Works Director Updated: October 2025 • Oversite of the SCADA system to ensure accurate monitoring and operation of essential infrastructures. • Keep current on new developments in legislation, engineering, public works and government regulations which affect operations. Reviews and evaluates innovative concepts and approaches, new equipment, and assistance programs. Leadership/Supervision • Ensure all department staff have the training and resources needed to effectively and safely perform the duties of their positions. • Establish a team environment that encourages open communication and empowers staff to take ownership in the position and organization in a manner that supports the vision and direction of the City and enhances employee satisfaction. • Ensure Public Works divisions response to emergencies promptly, effectively and efficiently. • Monitor operations to ensure compliance and relevant performance measures and guidelines. • Provide counsel and information to the City Administrator, City Council and other officials on issues as they relate to public works and the objective of developing solutions which will meet the needs of the City most effectively. Participate with City Management officials in determining and implementing overall policy and goal direction for the City Council where such policies impact public works. • Recommend organization structure, staffing, personnel actions and functions to maximize the most effective use of resources and selects strategies for evaluating, monitoring, and reporting. • Effectively supervise personnel, ensuring the effective operation of the department in compliance with administrative policies and procedures. Maintains proper accountability and communications among staff levels. • Evaluate ongoing personnel job assignments, programs, procedures and operations to identify potential improvements to operational performance goals and objectives. • Provide leadership/coaching to Public Works Assistant Director and Leads including on-going review and feedback concerning department goals, projects and priorities. • Provide leadership role in departmental employee issues involving adherence to policies, procedures, and discipline. Effectively respond to union grievances and bargaining unit requests. Confer with Administrative Services Coordinator on contract interpretations, City policy and other federal and state laws affecting City personnel. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Administrator and other City Department Heads to ensure open communication and consistent initiatives to fulfill City mission and vision. Other Duties • Effectively direct the work of a wide range of consultants involved in various public and private development activities to ensure that the City’s objectives are achieved. • Oversees and participate in the creation of complete and accurate documentation and maintains all department files and records. • Responsible for the department’s and City’s safety programs including implementing safety trainings and compliance with the City’s safety programs and procedures. • Ensure Department’s compliance with all State and Federal statutes and regulations related to Public Works. • Place a high priority on effective community relations and communications including inquiries from citizens and users and participating in assigned community events.