Provides administrative direction to the Public Works Department through effective planning, staff management, resource allocation, and sound fiscal practices to ensure the effective coordination of programs and strategies required to meet the City's goals and objectives in providing sustainable quality and cost effectiveness. Position requires work beyond normal business hours, including evenings and weekends; on-call for emergency management 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; occasional travel within and outside the state; responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position functions 80% in an internal office environment with no notable environmental factors and 20% outside with some exposure to weather conditions and dust. Light to medium physical demands; physical factors include the ability to move around field sites on uneven surfaces; lifting and moving items weighing up to 15 pounds; strong visual acuity; color and depth perception for identifying material problems and conducting plan review. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Full-time, contract, exempt position Duties and Responsibilities: · Develops and implements Public Works Department strategies and tactical goals to meet City's strategic plans and objectives; reviews and approves complex solutions for issues; reviews strategies and determines resource requirements, program goals, and deliverables; determines scope and priorities of projects; develops programs and policies to support present and future needs. Directs Public Works operations consisting Contract Administration, Engineering Services, Project Development, and Street Operations; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions; identifies and monitors Department performance, productivity, progress on goals, objectives, and performance targets to ensure achievement in a timely and professional manner; directs the continuous improvement of work products to assure the overall integrity of the support and functionality of Department products and services. Manages and coordinates assigned staff through appropriate delegation and work supervision; develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews work in progress in order to anticipate technical and management problems; provides for proper training and development of staff; implements corrective actions, provides counseling, coaching, and conducts performance evaluations; provides leadership, direction and guidance to ensures staff compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Oversees and supervises the project management of all infrastructure projects to ensure completion within established timetables, budgets and that infrastructure projects conform to local, state, and federal standards. Works with state and federal government agencies, management, and elected officials to provide accurate and timely information related to technical issues and areas of political interest or concern; keeps current on industry trends, regulations, and legislative issues to identify areas of concern for management and City Council for review and potential action. Develops capital projects; prepares, proposes and implements the five (5) year Capital Improvement Plan; coordinates the development and/or modification of the City's design standards and subdivision regulations; coordinates with various stakeholders to ensure project management goals and objectives are met and within fiscal requirements. Develops, implements and monitors department budget, approves budget expenditures; prepares and reviews operational analyses of program costs, revenue streams, fees, and revenue enhancement opportunities; prepares and presents special and recurring reports; reviews financial reports to determine program effectiveness; coordinates with state and federal agencies to obtain funding assistance and to ensure compliance with the monitoring and handling of federal funds. Serves as a member of the City's Management Team; coordinates with other units to integrate projects of mutual concern; provides input to the management team to improve the level and quality of City services; participates in formulating fiscal policy on behalf of the City Manager and City Council.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or directly-related field PLUS seven years of experience in public works administration, contract interpretation, preparation and execution of agreements, which includes five years of management experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy. Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with the State of New Mexico is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering; operations, services and activities of a comprehensive public works department; principles and practices of program development and administration; principles and practices of administrative management; pertinent local, state and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations.

Ability to: Develop and administer department goals, objectives and procedures; analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement appropriate strategy; interpret and apply local, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; establish effective working relationships.
Skills in: Evaluating issues, and developing plans for improvement of the quality of services for clients, and for cost effective management of allocated resources; analyzing and interpreting issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; working effectively with a diverse community; reading and interpreting rules and regulations, and effectively advising department staff on operational, program and facility issues.