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The following duties are normal for this position. These
are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be
required and assigned.
JOB TITLE: Public Works Director
DEPARTMENT: Public Utilities, Town of Braselton
JOB SUMMARY: This job is responsible for
professional administrative and technical work, in planning and directing public
works activities in the following areas: water, wastewater, storm water, town
maintenance, streets, and administration. Both in the current and long-term
future of the city.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Supervises subordinate public work supervisors and
department support staff, either directly or though subordinates.
- Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules,
and expedites workflow.
- Issues written and oral instructions.
- Assign duties and examines work for exactness,
neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
- Studies and standardizes department policies and
procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operating.
- Maintains harmony among workers and resolves
grievances.
- Adjust errors and complaints.
- Prepares and documents budget request; administers
adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility.
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises, and
evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructures
of the public works department.
- Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and
long term plans to meet needs in areas of responsibility, including streets,
drainage, water and sewer maintenance. Participates in the development or
update of the City improvement programs.
- Determines applicable codes, regulations, and
requirements for assigned projects.
- Oversees the preparation of engineering plans and
specifications, bidding, competency of contractors and vendors, and the
selection criteria for public contracts.
- Oversees project management for the construction of
assigned public works projects.
- Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor
compliance with time and budget parameters for the project.
- Coordinates the preparation of reviews and updates
Utility maps, storm drainage maps, database, and comprehensive plans.
- Oversees the maintenance of infrastructure and other
records.
- Responds to public or other inquiries relative to
department policies and procedures.
- Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal
public works and makes recommendations.
- Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public
works.
- Assists in the training of city personnel in public
works systems and techniques.
- Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers,
construction project engineers, County, State and Federal agencies,
professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division
activities and services.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices
and methods as applicable in a municipal setting.
- Knowledge of budgetary planning and execution.
- Knowledge of the geography and boundaries of town.
- Knowledge of water distribution systems.
- Knowledge of water treatment practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of engineering research and ability to
compile comprehensive reports.
- Skill in operating tools and equipment used for up
keep of a municipality.
- Skill of operating a computer.
- Skill in planning, organizing, analyzing, decision
making, and problem solving.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in public relations.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Town Manager assigns work
in terms of department goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through
conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
GUIDELINES: Include state and federal regulations,
as well as town codes and ordinances. These guidelines require judgment,
selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department
guidelines.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied management,
administrative, and technical duties. The variety of job duties, deadlines, and
emergency situations contribute to the complexity of the work.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is
to manage and direct a public works department. A successful performance will
ensure safe water, wastewater, streets, and storm water services that are with
in state and federal compliance, and proper maintenance of the city.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Include Mayor and elected
officials, Town Manager, co-workers, state and federal water officials,
engineers, and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give
and exchange information, resolve problems, direct personnel, and provide
services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed
while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee
occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools and
equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish
between shades of color.
WORK ENVIROMENT: Typically the work will be
performed in an office, outdoors, and in Public Works building. The employee is
exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating
chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks,
goggles or gloves.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This
position has direct supervision over Water Supervisor, Wastewater Supervisor,
Engineer, Public Utility Inspector, and Town Maintenance. Plus supervision over
all public work employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a four year-college or university with
a degree in engineering, public administration, management or a closely
related field.
- Extensive professional engineering and administrative
experience, preferably including experience in public works.
- Any equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- A valid Georgia State driver’s license.
PAY & BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with
benefits. Salary is depending on qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY: No phone calls will be taken. A
cover letter, application, resume, and list of three professional references
must be mailed or e-mailed to or received by 4/18/08 to:
Nan Edwards, Finance and Human Resources Director
Town of Braselton
P.O. Box 306
Braselton GA 30517
nedwards@braselton.net
The Town of Braselton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are available at
the Braselton Town Hall at
4982 Highway 53, Braselton,
Georgia 30517
Please forward resume to:
Braselton Human Resources
PO Box 306
Braselton, GA 30517
Apply in person at
4982 Highway 53, Braselton
or Fax to 706-654-3109
Attn: Human Resources.
No phone calls will be taken.
The Town of Braselton is an
equal opportunity employer.
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