SUMMARY: Directs, plans, and coordinates the Public Works Department to achieve City objectives; manages assigned team members, and assures that Department activities are in compliance with state and Federal regulations, and City policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct the Public Works Department through effective planning, staff management and resource allocation; manages team members and activities to achieve the City’s public service objectives.
• Directs business operations including engineering services, Capital Improvement Program, storm water management, repair and maintenance of City infrastructure, transportation & traffic planning, trash collection & recycling business licenses, and management of consultant and construction contracts.
• Evaluates City needs and prioritizes Capital Improvement Program plans, strategic plans, and resource requirements; interprets City concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects; coordinates with City Council and local Commissions.
• Plans, directs and coordinates contracted projects; assures project deliverables meet cost and quality requirements; reviews and approves contracts and plan specifications.
• Provides leadership, direction and guidance in Department plans and priorities; coordinates operations within the City, and directs coordination with Federal, state and regional organizations.
• Manages Public Works Department operations; determines goals, objectives and priorities; evaluates progress toward achieving City goals; evaluates staffing levels, resource availability and service demands, and allocates resources to optimize budgeted funds; manages administrative activities including purchasing, budgets, contracts and activity reports.
• Manages Public Works operations to assure the level of services keeps pace with customer needs; prioritizes team projects and work assignments, monitors operations, reviews staff reports, and assures that all public service issues are addressed and resolved.
• Assures Departments' activities are in compliance with goals, laws, policies and regulations.
• Directs the development of special programs, grants and projects to improve community services; compiles and evaluates activity reports and prepares and presents reports.
• Manages assigned team members; develops goals and priorities, schedules and assigns tasks and projects, monitors work, and evaluates performance; develops staff skills and coordinates training; assures that staff work meets City quality standards, and assures required deadlines are met.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities incompliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; performs related duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a related field; AND five years experience in public works programs, including supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification Requirements: 

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California is required.