IMPERIAL COUNTY
CLASS TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS – FIELD OPERATIONS
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, plan, organize and direct the
construction, reconstruction and maintenance of County roads, bridges and solid waste
disposal sites; schedule, assign, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned
personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan, organize and direct the day-to-day operations of the Field Operations Division of
the Public Works Department; coordinate assigned areas of responsibility with other
functional units within the department.
Plan and direct the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of County roads,
wooden bridges and solid waste disposal sites; determine priority of roads to be
constructed and repaired; assign personnel and equipment to road districts and solid
waste sites as needed.
Train, schedule, assign and supervise assigned personnel; evaluate the performance
and control hiring, firing, discipline and promotion of assigned staff.
Coordinate activities of Field Operations with other Public Works functions including
engineering and surveying, construction inspection, design and right-of-way.
Prepare cost and time estimates for work projects including bridges, road repair,
siphons and solid waste activities.
Develop budget information for Field Operations and assist in the development of the
department annual budget; authorize and control expenditures for equipment and
supplies including oil, fuel, tools, parts, road signs and paint.
Determine equipment needs for Field Operations and recommend equipment
acquisitions to the Director; direct the development of specifications for equipment
purchases.
Provide assistance to other County departments regarding their need for, and use of,
department equipment and services.
Estimate cost and time for road work projects including work for other County agencies
on such projects as parking lot construction and maintenance and road seal coating.
Operate a variety of equipment including an automobile and two-way radio; train division
personnel in the proper operation of heavy road and construction equipment including
motor grader, draglines and dozers.
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Attend or conduct a variety of meetings to present information, discuss issues and
concerns, answer questions, receive training and to remain current on techniques,
legislation, materials and equipment; attend Board of Supervisors meetings as required.
Meet with governmental and public agencies and utilities to discuss and resolve issues;
meet with the public to discuss concerns related to County roads, bridges, solid waste
sites and right-of-ways.
Prepare and maintain a variety of federal, State and County records and reports related
to personnel, work performed, budgets and equipment.
Direct emergency operations related to roads, bridges and solid waste sites; respond to
emergency call-outs as required.
Advise and assist the Director of Public Works with solid waste site planning and
regulatory compliance.
Recommend guidelines, policies and procedures for road and solid waste site
operations and personnel.
Represent the Director at meetings with representatives of other agencies regarding
mutual assistance projects, concerns and emergencies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Local, State and federal laws and regulations related to assigned road,
bridge and solid waste site operations.
Road. bridge and solid waste site construction, reconstruction and
maintenance techniques, methods, equipment and materials
applicable to a desert environment.
Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
Health and safety regulations.
Technical aspects of Field Operations.
Budget preparation and control.
Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
County organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Oral and written communication skills.
Public speaking techniques.
Research methods and report writing techniques.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, organize, control and direct the operation of a major division
including road, bridge, and solid waste site construction
and maintenance activities.
Evaluate and analyze information and situations and adopt
and justify selected alternatives.
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Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
Develop and control budgets.
Operate heavy road construction equipment.
Evaluate and inspect roads, bridges and solid waste sites to
assure compliance with regulations and specifications.
Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements
and restrictions.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prioritize and schedule work.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by course
work in business, engineering or drafting and six years increasingly responsible
experience in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges and solid
waste sited including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor environments; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Physical abilities required include climbing, bending, walking on rough or uneven
surfaces, seeing to drive a vehicle, and speaking to exchange information and make
presentations.
Incumbents may be exposed to extreme heat, fumes from waste sites, contact with
hostile or abusive individuals, and noise and heat from equipment operations.
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