SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for the administration, coordination, and management of the Streets, Facilities, Fleet, Traffic, Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Sewer Collection, Wastewater Treatment, Parks and Open Space, Building Maintenance, Development Review, and Capital Improvement service programs within the Department while exercising a high degree of trust, integrity, and confidence. Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the Town's mission and philosophy. This position requires an in-depth knowledge of public works and utility operations, a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability and willingness to work most of the time without direct supervision. This position will also oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Currently, water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities are managed by a third-party company, in which the Director will collaborate with closely. The Director will use independent discretion and judgment within established organization values, policies, and procedures and represent the Town as necessary during interactions with the public, business, and other organizations. Works under the general supervision and policy direction of the Town Administrator with considerable latitude for independent judgment and action.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list below is intended to be illustrative of the position's responsibilities and not all-encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

· Plans, implements, and manages new and existing departmental programs and procedures for the delivery of customer service. Customers include the general public, business and property owners, construction contractors and developers, consultants and legal counsel, Town Administrator, members of the Board of Trustees, employees and officials of other government agencies and private businesses, and members of homeowner and other community groups/organizations.

· May represent or serve as a team member on behalf of the Town in the negotiation of various contractual agreements, coordination of legal reviews, securing necessary approvals, and preparation and presentation of information to the Town Administrator, Board of Trustees, and others concerning contractual requirements/awards and obligations.

· Evaluates staffing requirements and directs/participates in staffing decisions; provides training for employees; monitors and evaluates employee performance; and identifies needs for professional development.

· Assists with annual Town budget, prepares cost estimates and future planning for a five-year Capital Improvement Plan.

· Participates in development agreement reviews and meets with developers and their engineers/planners; assists with technical issues of development agreements.

· Reviews construction plans, engineering reports, final plats, and agreements for development.

· Prepares, presents, and reviews board agenda items and staff reports.

· Seeks grant opportunities and manages grants and agreements with agencies such as CDOT/DOLA/FHWA.

· Coordinates the design and construction of capital improvement projects.

· Prepares and reviews cost estimates for public projects and manages project budgets.

· Responds to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community, and the public.

· Presents information to the Town Board and other public/private agencies.

· Serves as project manager on major capital projects such as storm drainage systems, water and sewer utilities, pedestrian facilities, and streets.

· Performs contract administration for consulting and construction projects.

· Coordinates engineering projects with outside agencies.

· Reviews private improvement plans for conformance with Town Code requirements.

· Hires, trains, coaches, evaluates and oversees the work of all Public Works employees.

· Acts as the Floodplain Administrator.

· Acts as ADA Coordinator

· Performs related work as required and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

· Knowledge of public works operations.

· Knowledge of public infrastructure maintenance.

· Knowledge of civil engineering principles, particularly for utility and roadway construction.

· Knowledge of personal computers and CAD applications.

· Knowledge of the Town and the Town Code.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with the Board, developers, contractors, property owners, employees, and the public.

· Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports and data.

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with developers, other employees, and other public and private agencies.

· Ability to apply management principles to supervise staff.

· Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and legal documents.

· Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or business community members.

· Ability to effectively present information to public groups and other public and private agencies.

· Ability to perform reviews related to utility and roadway sizing and alignment.

· Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

· Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, public administration, civil engineering, or a closely related field is desired

· Special Training or Experience: A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience leading multiple teams with responsibility for regulatory compliance, planning, and municipal infrastructure development and/or maintenance

· Work Experience in Positions Similar or Related to This Job: Requires a minimum of 7 years of increasing experience in the leadership, direction, and project management of infrastructure construction and maintenance projects.

· Experience as a Public Works or Utilities Director or Deputy Director preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Floodplain Administrator (CFM) desirable.
Valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) and a satisfactory driving record

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