CITY OF GUSTINE

							                              CITY OF GUSTINE

                          DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
                         Salary Level $57,158 to $69,451


Apply by submitting cover letter, resume and completed City application
no later than March 29, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Fax and Email applications will NOT be
accepted. See application for further instructions or for more information
contact Gustine City Hall at 209-854-6471.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for the direct
supervision, coordination, and planning of the operation and maintenance
functions of the Public Works Department; which includes the maintenance and
operation of streets, storm drainage, park, buildings, wastewater collection and
treatment, water treatment and distribution, and maintenance and operation of
the City airport. The incumbent may also be required to routinely operate
maintenance equipment and otherwise assist employees in the performance of
their tasks.


CLASSIFICATION

Full-Time; Exempt


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

     Directly supervises the activities of public works personnel on a daily basis
      so they are efficiently utilizing their time in a productive manner.
     Responds to citizen’s requests, concerns, and complaints regarding public
      works services within the city.
     Supervises the personnel operating and maintaining the municipal water
      system; the municipal sewer system; and, the municipal storm water
      drainage collection system.
     Directly supervises the maintenance and improvements of city parks,
      streets and facilities.
     Supervises the continuous monitoring of both water, and wastewater
      quality to ensure safe, high quality standards as required by State
      regulations.
     Supervises the operation and maintenance of computer telemetry system
      for effective management of an integrated water system.
     Coordinates the city’s water backflow prevention program in compliance
      with State regulatory requirements.

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     Assists the City Manager in the preparation of the annual budget.
     Responsible for budgetary controlled purchasing of materials and
      equipment used by the department.
     Performs periodic performance evaluations of subordinates.
     Assists in the selection, training and evaluation of personnel.
     Conducts safety programs and ensures compliance with safety
      regulations and standards.
     Trains personnel in proper methods of operation and maintenance of
      facilities and equipment.
     Prepares reports of public works activities at the request of the City
      Manager.
     Prepares estimates and requests for proposals for repairs and planned
      improvements within the department.
     Responsible for the preparation of all reports on intergovernmental issues
      regarding city water, wastewater and storm drain operations between
      State, County and other public and regulatory agencies.
     Coordinates city permits for tree removal, fire hydrant usage and
      encroachments, and provides information, directions, and inspections for
      utility connections.
     Supervises day-to-day operations and maintenance of the airport and
      coordinates with and prepares reports for all airport related agencies.
     Operates motorized and mechanical equipment and assists employees
      with maintenance task as necessary.


QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications may include, but are not limited to the knowledge of:

     Principles of public sector supervision, training, and safety practices.
     Effective oral and written communication skills.
     Annual budget preparation and capital improvements programs.
     Administrative processes and their proper application to public works,
      personnel, and purchasing matters.
     Street maintenance and upkeep pertaining to safe practices and
      materials used.
     Identification and resolution of mechanical and operational problems
      which might develop in the city’s streets and utilities systems.
     State regulatory requirements as applied to water and wastewater
      treatment practices.
     Principles of wastewater collection and treatment.
     Principles of pumping, treating, distributing, and storing well water for
      municipal use.
     Operation and maintenance of pumps, valves, and other electrical,
      mechanical and motorized equipment and vehicles.
     Preparation and response to letters, forms and reports in conjunction with
      maintaining accurate records.


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Qualifications may include, but are not limited to the ability to:

   Plan, organize, coordinate and manage a department.
   Direct and supervise the work activities of a maintenance crew.
   Supervise, train, develop and appraise staff.
   Formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and
    procedures affecting the provision of public works and municipal utility
    services.
   Train personnel in the proper use and safety practices associated with public
    works construction, operation and maintenance activities.
   Make effective presentations to elected officials, the public, city executives,
    businesses, and other agencies.
   Prepare and manage a budget, including capital improvement financing
    and consultant/contractor contract management.
   Review and evaluate technical engineering and maintenance information,
    reports and recommendations.
   Effectively and tactfully communicate in both oral and written forms.
   Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in
    the performance of required duties.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the
required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical background would
include:

Education:
 Graduation from high school or GED equivalent (required).
 An Associate’s degree supplemented by specialized courses in supervision,
   management, wastewater treatment, water treatment and distribution and
   related subjects (preferred).
 A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field (preferred).

Experience:
 Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public works
   construction or maintenance activities (required).
 Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public works
   supervision (required).
 Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in public works
   management (preferred).


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

      A Grade 3 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the California State
       Department of Health (required).
      A Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the
       California State Water Resources Control Board (required).

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     A valid Class C Driver’s License issued by the California Department of
      Motor Vehicles (required).
     A valid Class B Driver’s License with a current DMV medical card
      (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit
and talk, hear or walk; stoop, bend and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; use
hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands
and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and faraway
vision and the ability to adjust focus.




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