Deputy Administrator Public Works

Salary: $102,160- $123,421 (G.S. 19E)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: 1250 Market Street

FLSA Status: This is an Exempt position.

Department: Public Works

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for serving as Chief of Staff for the Department of Public Works and coordinating actions of the divisions, including Waste Resources, Engineering, Citywide Services and Parks and Facility Maintenance. Duties include overseeing daily activities of the divisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, policies and practices; managing and preparing department operational and capital budgets; monitoring expenditures and adjusting budget requirements as needed; managing departmental personnel actions including hiring, dismissals, disciplinary actions and grievances. Work is performed under administrative review, working with the maximum degree of initiative and judgment.

SERIES LEVEL: 

The Deputy Administrator, Public Works is the first level of a two-level executive management series in Public Works.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Supervises lower level department staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; setting and monitoring performance standards; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. 

Provides oversight and directs the implementation of all Public Works division operations and activities which includes planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating programs, projects, strategic planning, processes, procedures, systems, standards and/or service offerings; ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and/or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas and working to integrate and coordinate service areas.

Manages the preparation and execution of the department's operational and capital budgets; authorizes expenditures; monitors expenditures and makes required budget adjustments and approves a variety of payments, including contractual payments.

Establishes project guidelines for divisions and ensures compliance with established deadlines.

Oversees departmental compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Reviews and approves departmental personnel actions.

Formulates and implements training initiatives and programs using internal and external resources for maintaining and improving employee skill sets across all personnel groups to enhance employee development, improve work performance and customer service outcomes.

Develops, implements and evaluates sustainability strategies, plans, programs, cost effectiveness and technical feasibility; ensures compliance with policies, standards, regulations and laws.

Researches, evaluates and identifies sustainability practices, partnerships; and reviews regulator, technical or market issues related to sustainability; and makes appropriate recommendations to management.

Performs special tasks and coordinates the completion of special projects as assigned by the Mayor's Office or the Administrator of Public Works.

Monitors the timely, appropriate and adequate response to citizen inquiries and complaints by Public Works personnel.

Collaborates with internal departments, applicable Boards and Commissions, task forces, advisory groups, the general public, external agencies, contractors, attorneys and/or other interested parties to coordinate activities, review work, exchange information