Public Works Director/City Engineer

City Engineer Job Description: City of Sonoma Updated: 5/3/2017 Definition To plan, organize, direct and review the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including streets, parks, water utility, stormwater, and cemetery services; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Supervision Received and Exercised Receives administrative direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned management, supervisory, professional and administrative support staff. Examples of

Essential Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department's work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments. Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department. Prepare Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and corresponding project budgets. Negotiate consultant agreements, including contract language and fees. Represent the City with outside agencies by functioning as intergovernmental coordinator for water supplies, regional traffic issues, and other regional governance boards; attend board meetings as necessary. Review and approve developer plans and applications, including property map actions, recording of parcel maps, and developer improvement plans for construction. Establish engineering standards for the City with standard plans and specifications. Direct and participate in code enforcement efforts and resultant legal processes. Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect. Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of: Principles, practices, methods and techniques of public works and water utility administration. Principles and practices of civil engineering. Principles and practices of land development. Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs. Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Ability to: Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Public Works Department. On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports and related documents; know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and procedures; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; and explain and interpret policy. On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less. Prepare and administer department budgets. Develop and implement department policies and procedures. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal public works operations, including three years of administrative and management responsibility. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Professional Engineer license from the State of California Board of Professional Engineers.