ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the administrative direction of the Public Works Director to plan, organize, direct, and manage the highly complex and multi-disciplinary activities of the Division. Provides professional assistance to the Director in areas, including but not limited to: storm water, street and drain maintenance, heavy equipment services, and code enforcement. Administers and oversees staff in managing specific areas of responsibility within the division such as the operation and maintenance of the City's infrastructure, which includes- streets, sanitary sewers, storm drains, bridges, flood control, code enforcement. Supports the Director in the preparation and execution of the division’s long and short-range plans, objectives, policies, and procedures. Develops and interprets policy and provides staff direction on implementation of policies and procedures. Directs, organizes, coordinates, and assigns work activities within the Division. Performs managerial and administrative functions of the Division as assigned by the Director. Reviews technical reports, budget estimates, and contracts as assigned by the Director. Prepares, interprets, and explains complex financial and administrative reports as assigned by the Director. Carries out existing programs under established policy, researches and implements new programs or projects. Reviews and gives recommendations to Director for budget development and administration procedures and ensures efficient use of all Operating and Capital Improvement Program. Represents the Director upon assignment or in absence of the Director in meetings with other departments or governmental agencies on a wide variety of issues pertaining to Public Works. Interacts and addresses questions as well as concerns from City Council members, government officials, and the media regarding division operations. Attends public meetings and explains the City’s Public Works activities, and attends various professional associations meetings.
OTHER FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Some travel to meetings across the City and occasional out of town travel to conferences and professional organization meetings is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Civil Engineering or related field and ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in the field of maintenance or construction of Public Works infrastructures, civil engineering, or water utility with six (6) of the ten (10) years in management-level positions within Public Works or a related area; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Master’s degree in a related field or license to practice engineering (PE) is strongly preferred. Management experience over government public works functions strongly preferred.
The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.managementmemphistn.gov.
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