Public Works Director (Marketing)

POSITION TITLE: Public Works Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Public Works SUPERVISOR: Governors
GRADE: E7

Position Summary:
The Public Works Director, under the direction of the Governors, will plan, manage, organize, coordinate, supervise and direct the programs and activities of the Tribal Government's Public Works Department.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Lead collaborative efforts among departments and other public entities to identify and provide seamless and integrated services to the Pueblo of Santa Ana government and Tamaya community.
· Manage all areas of public works including but not limited to housing, trades, roads, groundskeeping, custodial, building inspection and utilities.
· Develop departmental plans, goals and objectives, policies and procedures in accordance with the department's strategic plan.
· Provide leadership and display initiative in effectively managing and overseeing the department.
· Lead by example.
· Prepare and present maintenance activity reports at Tribal Council and regularly advise the Governors of issues and programs relative to the work of the department.
· Provide relevant monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Governors as needed.
· Responsible for determining departmental budget priorities; direct the preparation of department budgets; justify program and budget recommendations to the Governors and Tribal Council; ensure budget expenditures are properly controlled and reported.
· Prepare annual operating and capital budgets to provide a central budget for all maintenance services for Pueblo buildings, facilities and residential homes.
· Review, authorize, and submit requisitions according to budgetary constraints.
· Establish, implement and communicate goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure maximum achievement of building, facility, residential and land projects.
· Improve staff effectiveness by counseling, training, planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner; recommend disciplinary action for employees as needed.
· Hold regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel and that projects comply with building codes and/or ordinances.
· Administer the project planning process and provide periodic status reports on processes and compliance.
· Obtain work estimates on projects; analyze bids and estimates for accuracy and quality of workmanship; recommending contractors based on quality, efficiency, and cost.
· Assure compliance with Pueblo purchasing policies and, for grant funds, Uniform Grant Guidance as codified at 2CFR Part 200.
· Assure compliance with Pueblo, National and Federal Building codes: CF, NFPA, NEC, UBC, UMC, IBC.
· Oversee contractors and department staff by conducting site visits and inspecting work to ensure compliance to project specifications and regulatory guidelines; recommend the continuation, modification, or cancellation of construction contracts; adjust work schedules as needed.
· Negotiate contracts within accordance with established policies and procedures and submit to Governors for approval and signature.
· Develop plans to provide quality service to customers and meet with customers to resolve service/quality problems.
· Maintain certifications and licenses required for the position.
· Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
· Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field plus seven (7) years' work experience in a construction/maintenance environment including five years in a supervisory capacity required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have the experience and education equivalent to having a GB98, General Building License. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver's license and be insurable under the Pueblo's insurance.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
· Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
· Knowledge of commercial and residential building codes.
· Knowledge of all commercial and residential maintenance, building, and repair functions.
· Knowledge in commercial and residential subdivisions, lot splits, development permits for building additions, repairs, residential restrictions, hydrology, terrain management, user permits, and utility allocations.
· Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry, custodial, road and grounds maintenance, utilities and building inspection.
· Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
· Ability to prepare, present and control departmental budgets.
· Knowledge of project management techniques and software.
· Skill in managing multiple projects in a construction environment.
· Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
· Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
· Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
· Ability to exercise independent judgment.
· Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing including preparing and presenting PowerPoint presentations.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in both an office setting with a moderate noise level as well as outdoors at project sites. Exposure to natural weather conditions, various dusts and mists, and normal debris and hazards common at construction sites may occur while performing outdoor duties. Situations where helmets, safety-toe shoes, safety goggles, gloves, or protective face shields are needed may arise. Prolonged standing and walking may be on uneven surfaces or unstable ground.