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AGENDA TITLE: Class Specification for Public Works Director
MEETING DATE: November 19, 1997
SUBMITTED BY: Human Resources Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve class specification for the position of Public Works
Director.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In preparation for the upcoming appointment of the new Public
Works Director in January 1998, the attached class
specification has been prepared. The class specification reflects the duties, responsibilities and reporting
relationships.
There are no recommended changes in the salary range for this position.
COST: None
Respectfully submitted,
4Jo a Narloch, Human Resources Director
Prepared by Mary Ann Turner, Human Resources Analyst H
cc: Richard Prima, City Engineer
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-193
A RESOLUTION OF THE
APPROVING THE CLASS
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
LODI CITY COUNCIL
SPECIFICATION FOR
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the class
specification for the Public Works Director, as shown on Exhibit A, attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Dated: November 19, 1997
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-193 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 19, 1997 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members — Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner and Pennino
(Mayor)
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
ALICE M. R51MCHE
City Clerk
97-193
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DEFINITION:
November 19, 1997
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the programs and
activities of the City's Public Works Department; formulates departmental policies, goals and
directives; provides expert professional assistance to City management staff on public works
matters; performs related work as assigned. Foster cooperative working relationships with
citizen groups and other agencies.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This single position class has department level responsibility for overall policy development,
program planning, fiscal management and operation of assigned divisions, including
Engineering, Streets, WaterfWastewater, Fleet & Facility Maintenance, and Transit. The
incumbent. is responsible for dcveloping and implementing department goals, objectives and
work standards in addition to furtliering City goals and objectives. The incumbent also serves as
City Engineer unless that title is formally assigned to another person.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED:
Receives administrative direction from the City Manager.
Exercises general supervision over Public Works Division managers and other professional,
technical, and clerical staff.
EXAIMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, work standards and departmental
administrative policies and procedures; oversees preparation and administration of the
department's budget.
Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs, through subordinate supervisors, all public works
function's of the City.
Works closely with the City Council, City Manager and other City departments and a variety of
public and private organizations including developing programs and implementing
projects to solve problems related to public works issues.
Makes interpretation of City regulations and codes and applicable laws and provides technical
assistance to staff and commissions.
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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES -(continued):
Determines priorities, reviews staff work and directs the development of management systems to
evaluate policies and operating procedures for overall effectiveness.
Confers with and gives guidance to division managers regarding matters effecting employer-
employee relations; provides for the selection, work review and professional development
of staff.
Coordinates the formulation of long-range planning, including financial and capital improvement
plans.
Represents the City and Public Works Department in meeting with public officials, other public
agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop an implement projects and
programs.
Directs the preparation of and personally prepares a variety of complex administrative and
technical reports; directs the maintenance of departmental records.
Monitors development related to designated service area, evaluates their impact on City
operations and implements policy and procedure improvements.
Signs subdivision maps and construction plans, parcel maps, and other development related
documents.
Supervises and participates in the- development and implementation of the City capital
improvement program and budget.
Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art development in management and the fields
of specialty.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MDN1MUM OUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development
and implementation and employee relations.
Principles and practices of municipal public works administration including civil engineering
traffic engineering, and facilities and vehicle maintenance.
Engineering standards and legal guidelines for public works projects.
Applicable city, state and federal laws, guidelines and standards.
Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
Principles of business computer user applications.
Potable water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and utilities
development.
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iv>IlVIMUM OUALIFICATIONS(continued):
Ability to:
Plan, organized, administer and coordinate a variety of large and complex public works programs
and services.
Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
Select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal
controls.
Analyze complex technical and administrative public works problems, evaluating alternative
solutions and adopting effective courses of action.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and
private organizations, boards and commissions, and City staff.
Exercise sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would likely provide the required
knowledges and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Education:
Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university with major coursework in engineering
or a related field.
Experience:
Four years of supervisory or administrative experience in a major public works setting which has
included program planning, development and administration.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of the appropriate valid Driver's License from the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
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