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

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• Ability to lead, direct, delegate and distribute personnel; • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff; • Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work of operation divisions/sub-departments; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, citizens, vendors and contractors; • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis with administrative, elected and appointed officials and the public with courtesy, professionalism, civility and tact; • Knowledge and ability to prepare and interpret complicated reports and standards; • Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and ability to understand and work with State and Federal Regulations, Departments, and Personnel. Physical Demands • Physical ability to lift 10-20 pounds; • Must be able to sit for long periods of time; • Sensory demands typically require speaking, hearing touching and seeing; • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or other office equipment; • Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and pushing or pulling drawers to retrieve files; • Must have visual acuity to endure eye strain of working on a computer for extended periods of time; • Must be able to hear; • Mobility required to inspect work of staff; • Physical mobility needed for moving around a worksite for the purpose of monitoring quality of work. Work Environment • Employee works in an office setting but must occasionally go out into the field to respond to complaints or inspect work of staff; • Must interact with upset citizens or on occasion; • Office climate is moderate; however in the field work temperatures can range from extreme hot to extreme cold.