17 - Appointment of Michael Smith to the Public Works Director position

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13. Selects, promotes, motivates, evaluates, trains and disciplines Public Works personnel consistent with applicable laws and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures. 14. Works with and attends City Council and other Board and Committee Meetings as needed. 15. Advises City Manager and department heads on Public Works issues and solutions to address issues. 16. Coordinates additional and other assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and administrative support to the City Manager, 17. Maintains a regular and predictable work schedule. 18. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Education and/or Experience — Graduation from a four-year college with major course work in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management or a related field strongly preferred and at least six (6) years of municipal public works experience or related engineering, construction, or facilities operations, including considerable management and administrative experience. • Computer Skills — Microsoft Internet Explorer and other internet-based search engines; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Powerpoint; and Laserfiche document storage and retrieval software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of public works construction maintenance methods, materials and equipment; • Knowledge of potable water, water storage, and wastewater distribution systems; • Knowledge of street construction; • Ability to read and review plats, surveys, blueprints, design drawings and other construction plans. • Knowledge in construction management, contractor management, and project time management; • Knowledge of contract administration; • Knowledge of administrative practices as it relates to public works; • Ability to plan for municipal needs;