Assistant Director of Public Works

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Public Works

Description

Summary

Are you an experienced and motivated public works professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing city? The City of Lancaster is seeking a skilled Assistant Director of Public Works to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in the development and progress of our community.

If you have a strong background in public works operations—such as streets, stormwater, water, or wastewater—possess leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and join the City of Lancaster as the Assistant Director of Public Works.

The Assistant Director supports the Director of Public Works in managing the operations, staff, and direction of the department. This role helps oversee multiple divisions, including streets, stormwater, water/wastewater, and meter reading. The Assistant Director provides guidance on planning, maintenance, construction, and compliance activities while ensuring high-quality service delivery to residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in leading and coordinating the activities of Public Works divisions, including Streets, Stormwater, Water/Wastewater, and Meter Reading.
• Provides direction and oversight to division superintendents and supervisors.
• Helps develop and implement policies, procedures, and work plans for efficient operations.
• Reviews and monitors construction projects, maintenance programs, and contract work for compliance with city standards.
• Assists with preparing budgets, cost estimates, and reports.
• Coordinates with other City departments, contractors, and consultants to ensure project success.
• Provides input on capital improvement planning, infrastructure needs, and maintenance strategies.
• Responds to resident inquiries and resolves operational issues in a timely manner.
• Prepares request for qualifications (RGQs); evaluates interest statement submittals endure effective implementation of professional services contracts; and, negotiates scope, budget, and schedule for professional services contacts.
• Assesses engineering plans by reviewing engineering plans to verify if they meet City standards, specifications, and policies; and coordinating the review of the plans with other City departments for their input in the review.
• Prepares right-of-way deeds and easements by securing field data from survey crew; identifying the right-of-way needed; preparing metes and bounds descriptions; signing and sealing the metes and bounds; and submitting papers to the right-of-way agent to be recorded.
• Manages project coordination for capital improvement projects including design, scope of work, cost estimating, contract administration, budgets, and schedules. Analyzes and interacts with various City departments on the intent of the capital improvement project and project scope.
• Reviews, develops, and writes scopes of work for design and construction contracts between the City, consultants, and construction contractors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities
  Manages two direct reports (superintendents) who supervise employees in the Stormwater, Streets, Water/Wastewater, and Meter Reading. Manages the City engineer and oversees all aspects of the engineering department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Extensive experience in public works operations, with a strong background in one or more areas such as streets, stormwater, drainage, water, wastewater, or construction management.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience leading teams in a municipal or utility/public works setting.
• Knowledge of municipal codes, ordinances, and standard practices in public works operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
• Certified Floodplain Manager certification preferred or ability to obtain within one year of hiring.
• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field, with 7 to 12 years of related experience OR a Masters/PhD in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field, with 6-10 years of related experience.
• Experience working in a municipal government setting.
• Familiarity with FEMA, TxDOT, and NCTCOG standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management, budget preparation, and contract administration.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
• Other relevant certifications (such as stormwater or wastewater licenses, floodplain management, or supervisory training) are desirable but not required.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

Salary:

$126,897.42 Annually