11-05-2025 City Council Meeting Packet

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Public Works Director Updated: October 2025 • Negotiate complex agreements and acquisitions for Administrator/Council approval; represent the City and acts as a liaison with external agencies involving policy issues or requiring higher visibility. • Serve as City representative and liaison to other governmental agencies, professional organizations, residents, businesses and other stakeholders on subjects as they related to the City and Department. Express department positions with diplomacy and political awareness along with displaying interpersonal tact and sensitivity to community concerns when dealing with citizens. • All other duties as apparent or assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Exhibits a collaborative management style and the ability to form strong cooperative working relationships within the City and across traditional department lines. • Thorough practical knowledge of utility, parks, streets and storm water drainage system maintenance principles and practices including short- and long-range planning of maintenance and construction activities. • Ability to read infrastructure maps and engineering record drawing of the purpose of locating and marking underground utility mains and laterals. • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple programs and complex projects to completion. Ability to assess problem and situations, anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives. • Demonstrated ability to direct, delegate, supervise, evaluate and motivate a wide variety of personnel. • Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing especially with the City Administrator and City Council. • Strong understanding and interpretation of laws, rules and regulations governing construction contracts and projects. • High ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions. • Ability to build partnerships with other governmental units, developers, businesses, community groups and citizens. • Ability to prepare and administer a department budget and Capital Improvement Plan. • Ability to be detail-oriented and to follow through with tasks. • Ability to perform research, assemble information and prepare complex reports and studies as need. • Practical knowledge of all equipment, materials and maintenance used in operation and maintenance of roadways, parks and utility systems. • Commitment to exceptional customer service and a positive attitude. • Demonstrates a team player approach and a high level of professionalism in assisting staff. • Demonstrates initiative in process improvement opportunities. • Ability to perform successfully with minimal supervision. • Ability to maintain adequate and positive working relationships with staff and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, business or public administration or related field. • Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent out-of-state license. • Extensive public works experience in utilities, supervision and budgeting.