City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Director, Public Works Engineering and Project Delivery

Under nominal direction, this position develops, plans, and implements engineering programs, capital improvement projects, project delivery, and neighborhood connectivity developments of Public Works for the City of Austin.

1. Directs assigned division and section activities, including audits of existing facilities, equipment, and personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies and analyzes trends and determines methodologies to implement changes.
2. Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, programs, and personnel that provide administrative and managerial support, fiscal management, program planning, and evaluation.
3. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within assigned divisions.
4. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures within assigned divisions. Ensures divisions are in compliance with all City practices, policies, and procedures.
5. Develops and reviews engineering design and criteria, project delivery, neighborhood connectivity programs, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), CIP tracking systems, and project budgets and expenditures with variance explanations.
6. Reviews, approves, and implements quality and safety systems and programs.
7. Assists in the preparation, presentation, and monitoring of departmental budget.
8. Represents the department at City Council meetings, citizens groups, and boards and commission meetings .
9. Provides support to other City departments and agencies as needed.
10. Investigates and resolves Citizen inquiries and complaints.
11. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares both written and oral reports.

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

• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of maintenance and repair operations.
• 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 managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
• Skill in negotiations and handling conflict resolution.
• Skill in analyzing complex data from various sources, synthesizing collected information, and developing sound decisions/recommendations.
• Skill in developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously within approved budgets.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and working relationships with City personnel and the public.
• Ability to organize, analyze, interpret, and evaluate scientific civil engineering problems and provide practical, cost effective solutions.

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering or a related degree, plus six (6) years of professional-level supervisory/management experience in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

OR

• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of professional-level supervisory/management experience in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.

Must be a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in the State of Texas or have the ability to become licensed by reciprocity.