Public Works Director

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Hiring: Public Works Director – Public Works

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, holidays, and flexible
work arrangements.

Free and discounted transportation options to get
around Aspen and the Valley.

Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition
reimbursement program. Health and wellbeing options that include Medical,
Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and
nationally recognized wellbeing platform.

Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal
needs.

Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement
plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and
Roth IRA option.

Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Public Works Director
Department: Public Works
Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $155,376/ annually – $174,824/ annually
[Salary Range: $155,376/ annually – $233,126/ annually]

Position Summary: This position is responsible for the executive level management and
oversight of a comprehensive Public Works program, including the maintenance and
strategic direction of the City’s infrastructure services, capital assets, and fleet. Public
works oversight includes the Streets & Fleet, City Engineering & Stormwater, and
Parking and Transportation. Serves on the City’s agency director team, advising the
City Manager, and City Council on all City matters, consistent with the organization’s
values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision
of the Deputy City Manager. Supervises the City Engineer, Streets
Superintendent, Parking Director and Transportation Director.

Essential Job Functions:

Public Works Management and Oversight
• Plans, assigns, controls and supervises the operations of the department; presents
and explains new and revised programs to the City Council, Commissions, and
professional/community groups; directs project development and implementation;
oversees contract development and administration.
• Organizes and directs public works activities to optimize the use of financial,
physical and personnel resources. Prepares and oversees the Public Works budget
process and planning. Develops annual and multi-year work plans and strategies to
meet business needs. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives,
policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure success.
• Oversees engineering functions; review and approve technical plans, drawings,
papers, reports and specifications; interpret technical materials; direct construction,
maintenance and project management efforts.
• Oversees capital asset management. Provides executive level support on
capital projects, City housing program and development activities, and oversight
on maintenance of city owned facilities.
• Oversees Streets department which includes the City’s fleet. Provides
strategic support to the maintenance of city streets and roads, working to
coordinate maintenance efforts, development activities, emergency response,
and other infrastructure projects.
• Directs project development and implementation; oversees contract development
and administration; establishes and maintains liaisons with other City departments,
contractors and agencies regarding major projects and programs; develops and
implements strategic plans for infrastructure development and maintenance; performs
and delegates authority to Department Directors as required. Meet and negotiate
agreements with attorneys, contractors, officials related to public works matters.
• Prepares and reviews requests for council action, studies, contracts, and
correspondence; encourages and delivers quality customer service; provides advice
and technical assistance to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager as needed
on Public Works matters.
Serves as an emergency worker which may require hours and duties beyond typical
working conditions.

Department Management
• Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing
on quality improvement, managing and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability,
clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and
performance feedback, recognizing contributions and encouraging training and development.
Selects, trains, develops, and evaluates the work of staff.
• Ensure high quality customer service, including implementation and continuous
improvement of service delivery models.

City Organizational Values
• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership,
Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior
across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while
performing daily work functions. Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance
to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work,
builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for
improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to
attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the
impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes,
grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use
knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal
communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work
well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position.
Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to
support technological advances and innovation.
• Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes
appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.
• Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for
outcomes, and values relationships.
• Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates
problems and considers solutions.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to achieve accuracy, thoroughness, and focus when completing
work tasks that require attention to detail.
• Finance: Consistently demonstrates financial acumen; able to interpret and apply
understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Ability to analyze
fiscal management information to determine appropriate use of funds.
• Fiscal Regulations: Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, court procedures, and
state fiscal policies.
• Problem Solving: Ability to recognize complex problems and effectively work
independently or with others to reach a viable solution.
• Project Management: Demonstrates effective project leadership and management;
knowledgeable in the fundamental project management process, methodologies, tools, techniques,
and ability to adapt them to the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Construction
Management, or related field.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible, professional municipal government
management, including four years of supervisor experience, and three years of contract
administration and budget/policy experience. Leadership experience is also required. ICS
100 and 200 required within six months from date of hire.
Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (Email), and
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing
web-based platforms.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License or be able to
obtain one within 30 days of start date.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required
abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the
requirements above.

Preferred Candidate: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Master’s in Public
Administration. Professional Engineering Certificate (PE).

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent
upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours:

Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
Evenings/Weekends will occasionally be required depending on department needs, City
Council’s meeting schedule and special meetings.

Work Environment:

Indoors: Office environment.
Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, trainings, and site visits at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.
Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.
Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to
another. Carrying: transporting or moving an object.
Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other
devices. Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other
means. Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of
sounds.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees
Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 50 pounds from one level to another.
Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag
or haul objects in a sustained motion.
Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.
Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.
Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.
Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the
waist. Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.
Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any
time with or without notice.