Director of Public Works

Salary: $11,331.00 - $16,995.00 Monthly
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 02137
Department: Road And Bridge Operations
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Position Summary

Plans, directs, manages, and oversees overall operation of the County Public Works Department including engineering, stormwater, energy, roads and bridges, parks and recreation, facilities and Runyon Field Sports Complex. Renders technical direction and advice on matters of an engineering nature related to County operations including roads and bridges, building construction and other capital projects, environmental issues and ADA compliance matters. Responsibilities include strategic and technical direction of all Public Works projects and activities, budgeting and fiscal management, procurement, facility and equipment management, and supervision of division managers

What You Will Do

• Exercises direct, first-level supervision of positions, employees, operations and activities. Includes coordinating staff training, assigning and reviewing work, participating in the interview and selection process, making recommendations impacting pay, status and disciplinary action, evaluating performance independently or in conjunction with a higher level supervisor/manager and approving time off, and approving staff timesheets.
• Leads, manages and act as a mentor for a diverse group of engineering, professional, technical operators, field and administrative staff in the accomplishment of wide-ranging municipal public works functions; directly supervises division managers. Travels to and from worksites and project sites regularly.
• Oversees development of appropriate policies, procedures, and plans to ensure the successful completion of public works projects in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and maintain accurate records of project costs, revenues, and progress.
• Addresses multiple types of public audiences and to communicate openly and directly at all levels on technical subjects and sensitive topics in a clear, objective, and persuasive manner.
• Oversees mineral extraction, specifically gravel pits, with the ability to interpret and explain rules, regulations and operational procedures.
• Reviews and administers energy conservation efforts, renewable energy project review and implementation and green initiatives.
• Oversees and administers large scale recreational facilities and fosters a positive working relationship with their board of directors.
• Participates in decisions related to overall planning, designing, and managing construction, capital improvement and general engineering projects.
• Participates in decisions related to overall road and bridge engineering, design, construction and maintenance services.
• Participates in decisions related to overall planning, designing and implementing all modifications and improvements to County facilities, including all modifications as they relate to ADA compliance; participates on Pueblo ADA Advisory Committee.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of civil engineering principles, management principles and project management skills in operations to further County mission and goals.
• Oversees the preparation of applications and administers federal (such as FEMA) and state grants for capital improvement programs; ensures coordination of grant program administration with financial grant administration.

What You Have
OPTION 1:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field required
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field preferred

AND

• Minimum seven (7) years or more of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience required
• Minimum four (4) years or more of supervisory experience required

OPTION 2:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field required

AND

• Minimum five (5) years or more of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience required
• Minimum two (2) years or more of supervisory experience required

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR BOTH OPTIONS:

• Minimum Three (3) years or more of management and administrative responsibility, including experience with RFP's and Grants
• Current & Active Colorado Professional Engineer License

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH OPTIONS:

• Valid Driver's License at the time of hire required
• Must successfully pass background check

NOTE: The substitution of any combination of relevant and related education, training, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability may be considered.
What Pueblo County Offers
Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
4-week Paid Parental Leave Benefit
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2025

HOLIDAYS

• New Year's Day - January 1st
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 20th
• Presidents' Day - February 17th
• Memorial Day - May 26th
• Employee Appreciation Day Picnic - June 4th
• Juneteenth Day - June 19th
• Independence Day - July 4th
• Day before Labor Day - August 29th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• Labor Day -September 1st
• Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 6th
• Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day - October 13th
• Halloween - October 31st (Early Release at 3:00pm)
• * Veteran's Day - November 11th
• * Day before Thanksgiving - November 26th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• * Thanksgiving Day - November 27th
• * Day after Thanksgiving - November 28th
• * Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
• * Christmas Day - December 25th
• Day before New Year's Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
• One (1) Personal Day **
• One (1) Commission Appreciation Day ***

* = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2025 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

• When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
• Personal Day **: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
• Commissioner Appreciation Day ***: Paid day off chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Office or Department Director
• Elected Officials and Department Directors may vary these holidays based on the needs of their offices/departments.
• Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
• All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday

*** The above 2025 Holiday Schedule resolution number 24-215 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on October 15th, 2024***

DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director

SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

VACATION LEAVE

• Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
• After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
• Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.

RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employee's monthly pay.

EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo County's contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.

If Benefit Selections:

• Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
• Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
• Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLANEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $747.00 $1,401.00 $1,933.00
Employer Contribution $776.00 $1,286.00 $1,742.00
Employee Contribution -$29.00 $115.00 $191.00

LOW HMOEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $943.00 $1,818.00 $2,514.00
Employer Contribution $786.00 $1,311.00 $1,776.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00

HMO/DedEmployee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $907.00 $1,749.00 $2,417.00
Employer Contribution $783.00 $1,307.00 $1,770.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00

PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $807.00 $1,556.00 $2,135.00
Employer Contribution $778.00 $1,296.00 $1,753.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00

DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)

Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00

VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)

Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00

Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance

LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410

BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.

Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.

ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)

• Optional Life Insurance
• Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
• Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans

*** These are post-tax benefits. ***

For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at: hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us

For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at: hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us
01

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of increasingly responsible Civil Engineering experience do you have?

• Less than 5 years
• 5+ years
• 7+ years

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2+ years
• 4+ years

05

Do you have three (3) years or more experience in management and administrative responsibility, including experience with RFP's and Grants?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a Current & Active Colorado Professional Engineer License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question