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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council Workshop
3800 Laverne Avenue North
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
6:30 PM
I. Call to Order 6:30 pm
II. Public Works Director Position 6:30 pm
III. Review of Land Use 7:00 pm
IV. Adjourn 8:00 pm
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LA K F EIJMO
The City of Lake Elmo offers competitive pay and benefits in addition to professional development
opportunities to all employees. The city's number one value statement is to foster an environment based
on trust and ethics. These philosophies and practices help the City in recruiting and retaining exceptional
employees.
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Accepting Applications for the Position of:
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SALARY: $74,900 to $93,700/DOQ
OPENING DATE: April 21, 2016
CLOSING DATE: May 6, 2016
POSITION TITLE: Public Works Director
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
ACCOUNTABLE TO: City Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing,
and supervising the Public Works Department, including environmental, water, sanitary and storm
sewer, street, traffic control, lighting, parks maintenance, vehicle maintenance and other public works
projects and programs. Draft and recommend policies and participate in long-range planning for all areas
of responsibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1. Plans and organizes activities of the Public Works Department to ensure that adequate services
are being provided to City residents and other parties of interest.
2. Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long rang plans to meet needs in all areas
of responsibility, including transportation, street, water, sewer, drainage, light, and park planning
and maintenance.
3. Provides direction, supervision and coordination of training for Public Works staff, including
recommending hires; assigns work; conducts performance reviews and administers discipline, as
needed.
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4. Supervises the inspection and maintenance of municipal infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
5. Prepares operating budget for public works department and utility funds and oversees adopted
budget.
6. Provides recommendations for the capital improvement plan concerning needs for infrastructure,
city facilities and equipment purchases and replacements.
7. Maintain a high level of safety practices through coordination of safety programs and policies and
regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
8. Responds to emergency situations by coordinating employees and other resources.
9. Oversees and participates in the creation of complete and accurate documentation and maintains
all department files and records.
10. Coordinates maintenance and construction projects with the City Engineer and ensures that that
all engineering standards and best practices are met.
11. Oversees assigned municipal public works projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and
budget parameters for the project.
12. Drafts and recommends policies for all maintenance functions including but not limited to snow
and ice control, pavement management, street signs and utility system operations.
13. Develops specifications and makes recommendations for purchase of equipment and vehicles.
Purchases all supplies and materials needed for effective operations.
14. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates
issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations.
15. Prepares reports to City Administrator and City Council. Attends City Council, Park Commission
and other meetings that may be necessary to accomplish goals.
16. Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County,
State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding
department activities and services.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
■ Infrastructure and facilities are maintained according to adopted policies.
■ Makes sound policy and budget recommendations.
■ Requirements of state laws, local ordinances and city policies are met.
■ Records are accurate, current and efficiently maintained with information readily available, and
reported in a timely manner.
■ Preparation of required and requested materials and reports is timely,thorough, and complete.
■ Public contacts are courteous and businesslike and the information provided is accurate and
timely.
■ Develops a positive relationship with residents, contractors and others.
■ Performs assigned tasks with minimum direct supervision.
■ Maintenance workers perform as a team to accomplish objectives.
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■ Equipment and labor are utilized appropriately, effectively and safely.
■ Expenditures are within budgetary limits.
■ Keeps supervisor informed of all significant matters he/she must know to perform his/her
responsibilities effectively.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, business or public administration or closely related field.
• Minimum of six years previous public works experience including at least two years in utilities,
supervisory experience, and budgeting responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota
• Able to respond to afterhours emergency; physically on site within 30 minutes
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Registered civil engineer in the State of Minnesota
• Class D Water license, or ability to obtain within two years
• Class D Wastewater license, or ability to obtain within two years
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Employees in the Public Works Department. Responsible for the overall direction,
coordination, and evaluation of associated functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in
accordance with the policies, procedures and applicable laws of the City. Responsibilities include
interviewing; training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating performance;
rewarding and disciplining employees; suspending employees; transferring employees; adjusting
grievances; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and the ability to effectively recommend
hiring, promotion, demotion and discharge of employees.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Positions in this class typically require: sitting, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, and hearing,
typing, and seeing. The individual may encounter unexpected and prolonged workdays and stress and
pressures from dealing with emotional issues and conflicts. There is sustained exposure to computer
keyboards and video screens. This position is light duty and may require the exertion of up to 20 pounds
of force on occasion or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move
objects.
PLEASE APPLY BY CLOSING DATE:
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SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME,AND REFERENCES TO:
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
ATTN: JULIE JOHNSON, CITY CLERK
3800 LAVERNE AVENUE NORTH, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042
OR VIA EMAIL: JJOHNSON@ LAKE ELMO.0RG
PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.LAKEELMO.ORG FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR
CONTACT US AT 651.747.3900
CITY OF LAKE ELMO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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