Public Works Director-Portales

Public Works Director

Under general direction from City Manager, Director of Public Works is responsible for the management of personnel, budget / finances, and equipment and the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures related to the operation and supervision of the City of Portales Public Works Departments which include Water, Wastewater, and Sanitation Collection and Disposal. Using asset management principles and practices, is responsible for City infrastructure, enterprise utilities. Internal services programs for the Public Works departments in the areas of fleet, purchasing, Utility Billing and Geographic Information Systems. Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, other policymakers, and residents. Engages and collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies. Serves as a member of the City's senior management team, collaborates with the Executive Department, City Council and other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City's mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Develop long-range proposals which go beyond basic procedural and maintenance matters and include long and short range plans for converting excising systems over to save space, time and labor and improve services, cutting costs, and trying new procedures, systems and techniques that provide better service to the public while protecting the environment and conserving vital resources.
• Initiate and / or participate in meetings with City Manager and the public works council committee as appropriate to present and discuss various planning proposal, as well as assistance on all citywide planning matters and projects related to water, wastewater, and sanitation collection and disposal services.
• Have extensive contact with businesses, City Engineers, professional and community representatives.

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