Director of Public Works

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Director of Public Works

Salary

$89,247.86 - $178,495.71 Annually

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

200200007

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

02/07/2020

Closing Date

3/6/2020 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

N/A

General Summary



The City of Charlottesville, consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in the nation, is in search of a dynamic leader to direct and manage its Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a passion for excellence and outstanding communication, collaboration, and team-building skills who can effectively drive necessary change.  The Public Works Director is results-oriented and solutions-driven, maintains a commitment to citizens' customer service, and has a high energy level with the ability to enjoy and relish challenges.

The Director performs complex professional and administrative work leading the Public Works Department. Leads the work of the Public Works Administration Office and oversees the operations of the departments six divisions: Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Facilities Development, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet, and Public Service. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed as leader or director with broad functional areas and more expertise and strategic focus. The City Manager appoints this position. The Director will report to the Deputy City Manager of Operations for operational purposes. Working under the direction of the Deputy City Manager, the Public Works Director is responsible for the planning and organization of the operations and maintenance functions of the department, and coordinates assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies. Operations are 24/7 and include all weather related and other emergencies.

The starting salary will be between $89,247.86 and $178,495.71 annually, dependent on education and experience. The City offers an excellent benefits program, including the option for participation in a Defined Benefits or Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Reasonable relocation assistance will be available. To be considered, an application must be filled out online at www.charlottesville.org/jobs prior to the closing date of March 6, 2020 at 5pm EST. Please include with your online application a cover letter, resume, salary history, and at least 5 professional references.

To view a downloadable brochure about our Community, City Government, and the position, please go to: https://www.charlottesville.org/home/showdocument?id=68703

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Assumes full management responsibility for all Public Works Department services and activities;
  • Serves as the liaison between the Office of the City Manager and field and office operations of the department, advises on the same;
  • Direct the development and implementation of Public Works Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area;
  • Serves as intergovernmental coordinator between departments, federal, state and other local authorities;
  • Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Public Works Department operating and capital budgets and the stormwater utility enterprise fund;
  • Represent the Public Works Department to the general public, other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates Public Works Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies;
  • Oversees the coordination and execution of capital improvement projects with staff, municipal departments, and regional partners;
  • Supports the delivery of City goals and commitments related to climate and sustainability;
  • Assesses and monitors the City's infrastructure to provide adequate levels of public service both for existing systems and development;
  • Plan, direct and coordinate the Public Works Department work plan and accreditation efforts; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.
  • Development and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure safe and effective management of staff and daily operations.
  • Oversees and directs engineering functions to include large-scale transportation projects in accordance with VDOT and FHA guidelines;
  • Directs the recruitment, training, and development of new and existing department personnel; continually evaluates and reviews department-wide training and internal services programs;
  • Overseeing human resources programs, grievance processes and the orderly administration of personnel matters.
  • May have an active and/or lead role in event preparation and response in coordination with emergency services and law enforcement;
  • Performs other related duties as requested by the City Manager

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of eight years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public works operations, programs and services, including a minimum of four years of supervisory, budgetary, and management responsibility; preferably in a municipal or public sector environment.
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university.
  • Preference is for candidates possessing a master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
  • Preference for candidates with licensure as a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia or reciprocity from another state and the ability to secure a Virginia P.E. within twelve months.
Special Requirements:
  • By employment start date, possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia required.

Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of municipal public works administration, planning and budgetary control; Thorough knowledge of principles of supervision, training, performance evaluations and modern personnel administration practices; Ability to formulate comprehensive operational policies and procedures; Ability to prepare complex technical reports; Demonstrated ability to meet timelines and to manage processes, budgets, and programs; Ability to supervise the work of a wide ranging professional staff; Strong organizational and team-building skills with demonstrated leadership and consensus-building skills; Ability to maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, employees, contractors, and the general public; strong public relations and communication skills with the  ability to communicate effectively both orally and written; Thorough knowledge in asset management, condition rating and setting priorities to maintain functional infrastructure.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Standard work environment. Evening and weekend meetings required.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 27, 2021
 

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.
 

1. LEAVE:

  • Vacation:
    • 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years
    • 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years
    • 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years
    • 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years
    • 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years
    • 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years
    • 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years
  • Sick:
    • 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
  • Holidays:
    • 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
2. INSURANCE:
  • Aetna Medical –
    • Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage:
      • HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
      • POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
      • POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
        • (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
    • Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
    • Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
  • Dental (Delta Dental)
    • No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
    • Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
    • Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20
    • Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50
    • $1,500 maximum annual benefit
    • $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
  • MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
    • Employee only coverage: $2.77 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
    • Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
    • $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
  • Life:
    • Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
    • Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
  • AFLAC: Optional
    • Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
  • Long Term Disability 
    • Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
3. RETIREMENT:
  • Pension:
    • Choose from two options:
      • A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
      • A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
  • Supplemental:
    • Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
4. OTHER BENEFITS:
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Health Care Expenses
    • Dependent Care Expenses
    • Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
    • Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
  • Wellness Programs:
    • Gym Reimbursement Program
    • Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
    • Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
    • Weight Watchers at Work
  • Bike Commuter Program:
    • Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
  • Employee Assistance Program:
    • A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program:
    • Up to $1,200 for undergraduate OR Up to $2,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

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To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but are not a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications must be stated on the employment application itself.
  • Yes
  • No

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