Deputy Director of Public Works (20635621)

Description

The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is looking for a qualified

Deputy Director of Public Works

Why Join our Department?

The City has a current vacancy for a Deputy Director of Public Works. The Public Works Department consists of several different Divisions, including the Administrative Division, Business Group, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Clean Water Program, Fleet and Facilities, Data Management, Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Improvements Program, and Transportation (including Traffic Engineering, Right-of-Way/Private Development, and Transportation Planning) . The Public Works Department has two Deputy Directors for optimal performance and integration, who oversee different Divisions, and the two deputies work together to meet the needs of the community. Currently, the Director of Public Works oversees the Deputy Directors, Administrative Division, Business Group, and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Deputy Director on staff currently oversees the following divisions: Field Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance, Capital Improvements Program, and Transportation (including Traffic Engineering, Right-of-Way/Private Development, and Transportation Planning). Depending on the City’s operational needs as well as your skillset and experience, the City could adjust the responsibilities of the Deputy Directors within the Public Works Department.

When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City’s mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.

The City of San Mateo is a very progressive City that encourages staff and resident engagement to develop positive solutions that meet the demands of the community and regulatory landscape.

Here are some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Deputy Director of Public Works is responsible for directing and managing all programs within the Divisions for which they are responsible. This may include capital improvement program development and implementation, traffic engineering, private development review, regulatory compliance, solid waste management, operations and maintenance, asset and data management, construction management, fleet coordination, downtown coordination, and building maintenance; and the position may serve as the City Engineer and/or the Director of Public Works in their absence.

• Utilize your experience and skills to lead a number of divisions within the Public Works Department.
• Engage in a positive manner with City Council, Public Works Department staff, City Departments, and citizens.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated and talented staff featuring many emerging leaders.
• Analyze current processes and procedures to make system improvements for efficiency, updating standards, and improvements to the customer experience.
• Collaborating with other agencies and stakeholders to plan regional solutions on shared items of interest such as traffic and the City’s General Plan.
• Contribute to a collaborative and dynamic Public Works Leadership team.
  
  

The Deputy Director receives general direction from the Director of Public Works and exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Index/86.

Ideal Candidate

Who You Are

• You possess knowledge of the operational characteristics, services and activities of a variety of public works programs, such as capital improvement program development and implementation, traffic engineering, private development review, regulatory compliance, solid waste management, operations and maintenance, asset and data management, construction management, fleet coordination, downtown coordination, and building maintenance.
• You have the ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the assigned divisions as well as recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for your assigned divisions’ programs and services.
• You possess the knowledge of modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration as well as principles and practices of project management.
• You possess the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, predict consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of your assigned divisions’ goals and objectives.
• You possess the knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; the ability to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, technical and administrative support personnel; as well as the ability to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• You possess the ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new public works service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• You possess the knowledge of advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration as well as the ability to prepare and administer budgets.
• You possess the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, as well as prepare clear and concise administrative reports.
• You possess the knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Asset Management.
• You possess the ability to interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the assigned divisions’ programs and functions.
• You possess knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• You possess the ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  

What You Bring

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, environmental services, or a related field.
• Eight years of responsible public works experience, including four years of management and supervisory experience.
• License to practice as a Professional Civil Engineer within the State of California is required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Salary: $194,839 - $214,810 Annual Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits
• CalPERS retirement (2% @ 55 for classic members; 2% @ 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS
• Participation in the Social Security Program
• City contribution of 0.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and a 2% match to the Employee’s voluntary contribution.
• Free Fitness classes through City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation
• Credit Union Membership