Job Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work consisting of planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day Public Works operations and/or municipal services. Position is intended to prepare incumbent for division administrator role.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to plan, coordinate and manage municipal operations under the direction of a division Administrator. Duties include the assignment of organizational units and staff, establishment of work priorities and standards, coordination of overall scheduling and allocation of resources, review of project procedures, policies, and results. Performs related work as required. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, business organizations, state and federal officials, and the public.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, business administration, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of experience in public works operations including at least three (3) years supervisory responsibility in municipal operations.
• OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, business administration, or a related field; and
• Seven (7) years of experience in public works operations including at least five (5) years supervisory responsibility in municipal operations.
• OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of GED; and
• Nine (9) years of experience in public works operations including at least five (5) years supervisory responsibility in municipal operations.

Please note: Transcripts verifying degree conferred need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to ***email_hidden*** , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline .

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer background check, physical examination and drug screen test.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Please note : If you possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of certified driving records is required. All records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to ***email_hidden*** , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1200 Locust St. Des Moines, IA 50309 by the application deadline .

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Utilizes empirical data for the purpose of designing, planning and developing the operating budget.
• Monitors and manages divisional budget.
• Manages projects assigned by division administrator or department director.
• Recommends and prepares specifications for departmental materials and equipment.
• Performs labor needs analysis.
• Conducts internal audits on budget implementation and operational activities.
• Consults with Senior level Public Works staff on a wide variety of department operations and issues.
• Monitors division revenues and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures, state and federal requirements and related guidelines.
• Reviews specifications and estimates, departmental design plans, road, drainage, and sewer plans for public improvement projects.
• Receives, investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
• Oversees emergency operations, including snow and ice removal, flood control, and emergency forestry operations.
• Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the Division, including hiring, termination, grievance procedures and coordinating employee training.
• Keeps division Administrator fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Responds to residents’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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I acknowledge that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to obtain credit. Responses such as "see attached resume, see application, etc." are not acceptable.

• I acknowledge

If you possess a degree in Civil Construction, Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field, submittal of college transcripts showing courses and/or degree conferred is required to receive credit. Please submit transcripts to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to ***email_hidden***, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319 by the application deadline.

• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and have attached my transcripts to my application.
• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts. I further understand that it is my responsibility to make sure the transcripts are received by the application deadline.
• I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.

Describe any experience you have in Public Works or infrastructure construction and/or maintenance. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

Describe any experience you have in Supervisory Role specific to Public Works or infrastructure construction and/or maintenance. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

Describe any experience you have in preparing written reports and presentations using both technical and non-technical skills. Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

Describe any experience you have in using computer aided drafting (CADD) and /or geographic information system (GIS). Include where this experience was obtained and the duration of this experience. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".

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