TARGET CLOSE DATE
05/03/2024

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Grade 26
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The City of Tarrant Public Works Director directs the overall operation of the city\'s public works department including street construction, maintenance, refuse and trash collection, parks and recreation, cemetery operations, storm drainage, and other activities. The Public Works Director is involved with the planning, assigning, and reviewing work of subordinate employees and the supervision of projects may be exercised directly or through subordinate supervisory personnel. Assignments are typically received in the form of general instructions from the Mayor and Council Members and the incumbent is expected to organize the details of the assignments and carry them through to completion. The Public Works Director also exercises independent judgment and action under the general direction of the Mayor and in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Work performed by the Public Works Director is reviewed through meetings and reports for overall program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

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  Driver\'s license.
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  Experience directly supervising administrative staff in the areas of public works, maintenance, or construction to include delegating, monitoring, and evaluating work.
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  Experience developing, monitoring, and administering departmental/organizational budget.
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  Experience participating (e.g., researching equipment, contacting vendors, assisting with developing specifications) in the purchasing of equipment and supplies to include purchases regulated by State Bid Guidelines.
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  Experience operating a computer to perform basic tasks such as drafting emails or other correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are experiences, education, and/or other job-related qualifications considered to be highly desirable by Merit System agencies. The preferred qualifications may be used by the hiring agency to identify applicants to invite to participate in subsequent selection processes.

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  Class B commercial driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.
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  Herbicide or Pesticide applicator\xe2\x80\x99s license.
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  Bachelor\'s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration, or related degree.
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  Experience complying with government regulations such as Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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  Certification as a public works administrator.

Typical Job Duties:

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  Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
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  Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
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  Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department.
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  Initiates, plans, executes, and monitors work involved in the completion of projects.
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  Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Competencies

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  Adaptability & Flexibility
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  Customer Service
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  Leadership & Management
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  Mathematical & Statistical Skills
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  Oral Communication & Comprehension
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  Planning & Organizing
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  Problem Solving & Decision Making
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  Professionalism & Integrity
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  Reviewing, Inspecting & Auditing
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  Self-Management & Initiative
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  Teamwork & Interpersonal
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  Technical & Job Specific Knowledge
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  Technical Skills
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  Training & Facilitation
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  Written Communication & Comprehension

Critical Knowledges:

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  Knowledge of budgetary principles and procedures, and encumbrances/expenditures such as revenues, expenditures, and appropriations involved in establishing and maintaining budgets.
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  Knowledge of department policies and procedures on handling complaints (e.g., customer, citizen, etc.).
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  Knowledge of departmental leave policies (e.g., annual, sick, military, suspended without pay, leave without pay, injury, etc.).
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  Knowledge of laws governing employment (e.g., Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Title VII Civil Rights Act)
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  Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions when working near utility lines (e.g., power, gas, water, etc.)
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  Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
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  Knowledge of procedures and guidelines governing the purchase of equipment, supplies, services.
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  Knowledge of techniques, materials, equipment and tools used in parks and ground construction and maintenance.
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  Knowledge of techniques, materials, small and heavy equipment operation, and tools used in paving and road construction and repair.
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  Knowledge of the appropriate uses and functions of heavy or construction equipment (e.g., what type of equipment can be used where).
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  Knowledge of the Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Storm Water Management ordinances.

Work Environment:
Work is conducted both indoors in office setting as well as regular field visits to external construction worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Workers may be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

Physical Demands:
Job occasionally involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Job may involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles. The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best-qualified persons available. The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.

Employment decisions are made by the Merit System agency where the position exists. Each Merit System agency administers its own equal employment opportunity programs in compliance with applicable state and/or federal laws and regulations.
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