City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Director, Capital Delivery Services

Under the general direction of the Capital Delivery Services Director, this position is accountable for planning, directing, and providing leadership for the Capital Delivery Services Department in one or more program areas, such as, preliminary engineering, project management, design oversight, construction management planning, business support services to include development and management of the associated operational and administrative controls, policies, and procedures.

1. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
2. Develops and implements a capital delivery services staffing structure that supports the efficient delivery of the City’s Capital Program, accomplishment of major goals including strategic planning, program development, establishing procedures, staffing management, budgeting, and financial management.
3. Coordinates capital delivery services activities with other departments, outside agencies, and organizations.
4. Builds and maintains strong relationships with various City departments to ensure capital projects are managed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
5. Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of departmental budget.
6. Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, and boards and commission meetings.
7. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in the technical aspects of design, construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of the physical assets of public facilities.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret, recommend and propose revisions to state statutes and city ordinances.
• Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the general public.
• Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with Boards and Commissions, city employees and the public.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field, plus eight (8) years of related experience, four (4) of which were in a managerial capacity.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the required work experience.

• None.