City of San Rafael
Job Class Specification
Job Title: Public Works Director

SUMMARY

Oversees and directs the Public Works maintenance programs, engineering and parks for the City. Responsibilities include the management of the maintenance of City owned facilities such as roads, parks, buildings and vehicles, capital improvement project engineering, contract administration, traffic engineering and other related services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the City Public Works program including four divisions: Engineering, administration, traffic and maintenance.
  • Develops goals and objectives for the department.
  • Prepares reports and analysis for City Council and City Staff.
  • Participates in meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, homeowners’ associations and professional associations and presents verbal and written reports.
  • Coordinates with City Manager and other departments to identify, clarify and implement City policies and procedures, including departmental goals and objectives.
  • Oversees the preparation of applications for State and Federal funding to enhance City funded road maintenance works.
  • Serves on boards representing the City on matters affecting the City such as JPAs and Coalitions.
  • Coordinates with Public Works Directors in other cities on matters of joint concern.
  • Evaluates, trains, counsels and disciplines staff.
  • Oversees the management of the capital improvement program.
  • Conducts investigations and resolves complaints received from the community.
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Federal, State and local laws impacting Public Works
  • Caltrans policies and procedures
  • Principles, practices and trends in public works administration
  • Principals of management

ABILITY TO:

  • Interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws.
  • Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain a flexible, cooperative customer service attitude.
  • Coordinate diverse activities of the department.
  • Manage a cadre of Public Works professionals and paraprofessionals.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Ten years of increasingly responsible public work construction and maintenance experience including at least five years in a managerial position. Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California preferred.