2010/08/24 City Council Resolution 2010-90RESOLUTION NO. 2010-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION & SALARY RANGE FOR
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING
APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION
WHEREAS, over the last ten months, management oversight of the Public Works and
Recreation Departments has been consolidated under one management position, the Utilities /General
Services Director, in an effort to realize cost - savings and improve efficiencies;
WHEREAS, this time period has proven sufficient to determine this arrangement has been
providing positive results;
WHEREAS, staff has developed a new job description for Director of Public Works &
Community Services that appropriately describes this consolidation and recommends the position be
placed at the same salary range level as Director of Development Services for internal equity purposes as
follows:
Position Range Monthly Salary
Director of Public Works & Community Services 100M $9,350- $11,364
WHEREAS, the City Manager (Personnel Officer) recommends that the existing position of
Utilities /General Services director be reclassified to Director of Public Works & Community Services,
and that the incumbent management employee be reclassified and appointed to this position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
approves the establishment of the job description and salary range for Director of Public Works &
Community Services, and authorizes the City Manager to direct staff to reclassify the incumbent
management employee to the new position as recommended.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park this
2&h day of August, 2010.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
ATTEST:
A -
Clerk
BELFORTE: AYE BREEZE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
City of Rohnert Park
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEFINITION
Plans, directs, coordinates, establishes, participates in, organizes, and oversees all
programs and activities of the Public Works and Community Services Department.
Provides and aids the City Manager in formulating and administering organizational
policies, providing professional assistance to City management staff on Public Works
and Community Services matters. Provides support to the City Manager and City
Council in all assigned areas; coordinates activities with other departments and outside
agencies; performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Public Works & Community Services oversees, directs, and
participates in all activiites of the Public Works and Community Services Department,
including short and long -term planning, development and administration of
departmental policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance,
collaborates with, and acts as a liaison to the City Manager in a variety of administrative
and analytical capacities. The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable regarding
applicable laws, codes, and standards regulating department activities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided
by the City Manager. The Director of Public Works and Community Services provides
direct and indirect supervision of technical and professional staff and provides
administrative oversight of all departmental functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
• Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates all department activities
• Develops, reviews, updates, and implements various mandates, programs, and
other City policies
• Reviews and comments on specific plans, environmental impact reports, water
supply assessments, development proposals, development agreements, and
preliminary plans
• Prepares and administers departmental operating budget, including revenue
generation and expenditures controls
• Provides recommendations to the City Manager and City Council regarding
public works, utilities, and recreation activities
• Prepares and reviews agenda items, resolutions, and ordinances
• Represents the Department and the City and serves as liaison to committees,
boards, commissions, and other governmental agencies
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• Researches, analyzes, recommends policy approaches and communicates with
legislative staff regarding legislation
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates departmental operating policies and
procedures
• Oversees and prepares a variety of reports and studies
• Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates recreation services operations, facilities,
programs, objectives, service levels, community needs, and revenue generation
• Coordinates recreation functions and programs with the activities of other City
departments
• Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the Public
Works and Community Services functions.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding departmental functions
• Selects, supervises, trains, mentors and evaluates staff
• Serves as a Disaster Service Worker during emergencies and is part of the
management team for the Emergency Operations Center.
• May represent the City in legal proceedings, settlement negotiations, arbitrations,
mediations, and depositions
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training /Experience:
Sufficient education, training, and experience in Public Works and Community Services
activities to direct, manage, and perform required duties in an efficient and cost-
effective manner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in
Public or Business Administration, Recreation Management, Civil Engineering, or
a closely - related field.
• Five years' experience related to utility administration and /or recreation
administration, including at least two years in a management or supervisory
capacity
• A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Recreation
Management, or a closely related field is highly desirable, but not required.
License /Certificate:
• Possession of a Class C California driver's license by date of appointment
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Knowledge of:
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including
goal- setting, program development, implementation and evaluation
Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring
funding for the development of public works facilities and building construction
Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment, materials, and safe work practices
involved in public works, streets, street drainage, and water facilities
Types and level of maintenance and repair functions generally performed in
public works and water system operations and maintenance
• Recreational, park, and facility needs of the local community
• Techniques for planning and organizing varied recreational activities
Philosophy, principles, and techniques of providing comprehensive public
recreation programs
• Development and maintenance of community recreation facilities
• Considerable knowledge of utility systems and procedures
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions
• Principles of personnel selection, management, supervision, training, evaluation
and public administration
• Design and legal requirements of water and wastewater systems
• Principles of public financing, contracting, administration, and budgeting
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting public infrastructure
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with governmental
agencies, community groups, and professional, educational, regulatory, and
legislative organizations
Skill to:
Effectively use spreadsheets and word processing software applications
Prepare and organize comprehensive and concise technical reports and
documents
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, perform and evaluate the Public Works &
Community Services functions of the City
• Provide supervision and training to assigned staff
• Formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures
affecting the services and functions of the department
• Administer and track contracts and projects
• Provide clear, concise, and professionally sound consultation to the City Council,
City Manager, and other interested parties on Public Works & Community
Services' issues
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• Prepare and administer grant applications and programs
• Conduct effective negotiations
• Evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations
• Make effective public presentations
• Communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn, utilize, and apply new technology
• Meet deadlines and legal requirements
Workinq Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It
requires grasping, repetitive hand. movement, and fine coordination in preparing and
reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key
board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports,
reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking are
required in communicating with individuals and groups. When visiting construction sites,
the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven and slippery surfaces, be exposed to
all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and mechanical hazards such as
construction equipment. The incumbent typically works in an office environment, subject
to interruptions and work deadlines.
FLSA: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management Unit
Approved By: City Council
Date Approved: August 24, 2010