Director of Public Services (DPS) Job at City of Wayne, Wayne, MI

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  • City of Wayne
  • Wayne, MI

Job Description

Position Title: Director of Public Services (DPS) (Oversees Building and Engineering and Department of Public Works) Reports To: City Manager FLSA Status: Exempt A completed City of Wayne application is required and available here: Application for Employment Our application works best with Adobe - get it here: Adobe Acrobat Reader Applications may also be picked up from the City Clerk’s office inside Wayne City Hall at 3355 S. Wayne Rd., Wayne, MI 48184. Applications must be completed in entirety and submitted with resume to the Personnel Department by mail, faxed to 734-722-8763 or emailed to jobs@cityofwayne.com . No resumes will be accepted without written application form.

JOB SUMMARY

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed under the general supervision and guidance of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Responsible for the operation of all divisions within Public Services and manages the Assistant Directors of Building and Engineering and the Department of Public Works. This Director-level position performs executive work and is responsible for the management, planning, and directing of all activities within the Building and Engineering Department and Department of Public Works, with a strong emphasis on ordinance, code enforcement, and property management. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the operation of all divisions within Public Services. Oversees assistant directors of building and engineering and the department of public works. Responsible for monitoring and controlling department budget, objectives, schedules. Assesses and evaluates processes and procedures to generate a cost-neutral department. Responsible for negotiating contracts and managing grant funds. Visits field sites to observe safety conditions and monitor project status. Develop and maintain relationships with City officials, property owners, developers, contractors. Respond to public inquiries, investigate and resolve complaints. Coordinate and prepare special studies, reports, surveys, and future needs of the Department for presentation to the elected council. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Public Act 399 of 1976 and State Department of Public Health Regulations. Responsible for maintaining compliance with the State of Michigan MS4 stormwater permit.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three to five years in increasingly responsible experience in managing public works/building and engineering projects, including administrative and supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Additionally, the candidate will have strong working knowledge of current applicable federal and state regulations, budget preparation, excellent project management skills, proper stewardship of public funds, and ability to allocate resources based on infrastructure needs. State of Michigan Vehicle Operator License required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here represent what one may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Environment: Frequently: works in an office or similar environment. Occasionally works outdoors, near moving traffic, streets, and construction sites. Seldom: works in confined spaces. Exposures: Occasionally: exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, chemicals, or waste. Loud noises (above 85 decibels). Seldom: exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures and communicable diseases or blood-borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent what is required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Frequently: Tasks involving finger movement, i.e. keyboard operating writing. Occasionally: balancing on uneven surfaces or ground, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding or platforms, driving, operating motor-powered vehicles, gripping holding, clasping with fingers and hands, lifting, raising/lowering or moving objects from one level position to another up to 11-24 pounds. Seldom: lifting 25-34 pounds, bending, crawling, digging, kneeling. The City of Wayne does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $88,386.00 - $95,182.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to Relocate: Wayne, MI 48184: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Wayne

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