Deputy Public Works Director

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Company: City of Sevierville, TN

Location: Sevierville, TN 37876

Description:

Salary: $91,821.00 - $129,201.00 Annually

Location : Sevierville, TN 37862

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400031

Department: Streets

Opening Date: 06/05/2024

The City of Sevierville is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or handicap in its programs or activities pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or 101-336. The City of Sevierville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d.) The City is a Drug-Free Workplace, and all applicants are subject to a background check, driving history check, and drug testing in accordance with City policy.
Description

The essential function of the position within the organization is to oversee and direct operations of the Public Works Department. The position is responsible for staff supervision, long range planning, developing policy and procedures, departmental functions, preparing budgets, and evaluating, documenting and reporting on events and activities to senior management and elected or appointed officials
Summary of Duties

Assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel, coordinates daily work activities.

Interprets and applies city ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to subdivisions, zoning, drainage systems, purchasing, and other applicable areas.

Provides staff support to Planning Commission; provides assistance in planning, coordinating, and conducting meetings.

Oversees, organizes, and coordinates operations and activities of the division; develops and implements long and short-term plans; implements and monitors approved budget.

Recommends capital improvement projects; develops plans; and reviews capital improvement projects.

Makes decisions on design, construction, and adequacy of the City's infrastructure; determines compliance of construction work; identifies needs and options for improvements.

Oversees technical review of site plans, plats, and blueprints; oversees inspections of subdivisions.

Coordinates planning, surveying, design, and construction of roadways, and drainage systems, grading and erosion control plans.

Provides engineering management and guidance for construction work; performs engineering land surveys; resolves problems involving easement plats and narratives.
Provides information and assistance to developers/contractors/engineers/architects/general public.

Oversees the collection and analysis of civil engineering data; prepares studies and reports; prepares legal documents; writes legal deeds.

Writes specifications and bid documents for construction projects and equipment, annual contracts, and other contracts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Requires valid Tennessee Driver's License and Professional Engineer License in Tennessee.
Requires five years of related experience.
Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and some dexterity in operating machines, tools, or office equipment.

The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.

To see the specific benefits for this position, please click on "BENEFITS" at the top of the page.

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The City of Sevierville offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. These benefits include paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid holidays. Upon hiring, city employees are automatically enrolled in the TN Consolidated Retirement System. Vacation leave is earned at a rate based on length of service. Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering, public administration or a related field?
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Do you currently have your Professional Engineer License (PE)?
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Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?
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What experience do you have that relates to this position? Please formulate your response by outling the skills you developed through your experiences.

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