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CITY OF SALINA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

CLASS TITLE: Director of Public Works GR: E84 FLSA: Exempt DATE: 02/06/2025

DEPARTMENT: Public Works DIVISION: Administration

REPORTS TO: City Manager APPROVED: _____ JOB CODE: 1009

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general direction of the City Manager, as a member of the executive management team, directs, manages

and coordinates a major department within the city comprised of seven operating divisions including Central

Garage, Engineering, Flood Control, Landfill, Sanitation, Streets and Traffic Control. Requires sound individual

judgment while accomplishing departmental mission and goals within prescribed standards and

procedures. Performs complex and difficult work requiring significant interpretive judgment in variation from

established procedures and standards.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

o Develops and implements policies, procedures and programs of the public works department; establishes,

implements, and achieves department goals and objectives.

o Supervises Public Works personnel, evaluates performance, handles confidential information; analyzes and

interprets cost reports, work records and operating procedures; prepares technical reports and evaluations.

o Prepares and administers budgets; oversees departmental purchasing.

o Manages activities related to department services and functions including evaluating service efficiency and

effectiveness; interprets and makes decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.

o Oversees maintenance and operation of flood control program including an extensive federal levee system;

oversees maintenance and operation of multi-county landfill/solid waste program and residential sanitation

collection services including refuse, yard waste/composting and curbside recycling.

o Manages construction, maintenance and repair of extensive public streets and right-of-way network including

traffic signs, signals and markings.

o Handles departmental purchasing; directs preparation of specifications for purchase of equipment, materials

and facilities.

o Serves on Citys Development Review Team (DRT); coordinates work and assignments with staff, other

departments, and outside agencies.

o Attends meetings and reports to City Commission and other boards and commissions as required; engages in

public speaking opportunities.

o Works varied schedule as required and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS:

Department head for large department comprised of seven operating divisions: responsible for a large number of

diverse employees.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following:

o Bachelors degree in civil engineering, business administration, public administration, or closely related field,

plus ten years of progressively responsible management and engineering or public works experience, including

experience with fleet management, public works engineering, flood control systems, solid waste programs,

traffic control and safety.

o A masters degree may be substituted for some work experience.

o Registration as a Professional Engineer in Kansas preferred but not required.

o Must possess a valid Kansas drivers license.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must live within the corporate limits of the city.

CLASS TITLE: Director of Public Works DEPARTMENT: Public Works PAGE: 2

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Establ ish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)

Speak clearly and concisely before groups. (Daily)

Effectively assign and supervise personnel. (Daily)

Effectively conduct studies and investigations. (Daily)

Confer with City Manager to ascertain basic administrative policy and to coordinate action on matters which

City Commission has requested. (Daily)

Effectively communicate orally and in writing. (Daily)

Exercise sound judgment in decisions and interpretations. (Daily)

Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential data. (Daily)

Maintain and apply knowledge of current equipment, materials, policies, practices and regulations related to

public works system operations. (Daily)

Maintain and apply knowledge of current intergovernmental relations as they affect public works operations.

(Daily)

Prepare sound and accurate budget recommendations and maintain expenditures within budget. (Daily)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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