Director of Public Works

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Directs and coordinates activities of Public Works and Adak Municipal Utilities (Water/Sewer/Solid Waste) by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversees all Public Works employees and operations (including municipal utilities and facilities) in accordance with City policies and applicable laws. • Ensures that written records and required monthly reports are completed in a timely fashion and submitted to proper agencies before deadline due dates. Attend City Council monthly meeting to give department report of projects and activities. Maintains professional confidentiality. • Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Make recommendations and/or assist the City Manager and/or City Council with staffing levels, interviewing, hiring, rewarding, and discipline. • Responsible for the maintenance, operation and usage of municipal heavy equipment and vehicles. • Purchasing: Assesses equipment and inventory needs for the department operations and projects. Works with Administration to purchases supplies according to budget. Maintains accurate and detailed inventory and compliance with municipal procurement policies. In consultation with the City Manager review department budgets and adjustments for conformance to anticipated needs. • Operations: Confers with City Manager on projects and workload on a daily basis. Assist crews by operating heavy equipment as needed. Ensures that equipment is used and maintained/serviced properly and kept in good working condition. • Safety and Security: Observes and directs corrective action of safety hazards. Ensures that all employees observe and perform work in a safe manner following OSHA guidelines and directives. Ensures that all employees wear protective equipment furnished by the City during work hours. Conducts monthly safety meetings. • Teamwork and Cooperation: Performs other duties as required or assigned by the City Manager. Works cooperatively with other employees in the field daily, external agencies and the public. • Technology and Innovation: Incorporates technology and advances in electronic monitoring to increase the efficiency of operations. Assists with developing and installing new methods and technics that streamline processes.

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