Siskiyou County							Date Last Revised:   07/2016	
									Bargaining Unit:	Asst DH
									FLSA:			Exempt
									EEO:			1
									Mgt. Classification:	II
									BM:			2203

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES (non-Civil Engineer)

DEFINITION

Under general direction, to assist the Director of Public Works with planning, organizing, directing, and managing the County’s General Services Division; to have day-to-day responsibility for the coordination and supervision of major division of the Public Works Department; to provide highly responsible and technical staff support for general services studies and functions;  and  to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an assistant department classification for the position which has the responsibility for assisting with managing and directing the General Services Division of Public Works including flood control operations at the Lake Siskiyou Box Canyon Project, Airports; Stage Transportation and Siskiyou Power Authority.

REPORTS TO

Director of Public Works.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Solid Waste/Flood Control Supervisor, Transportation Services Manager, and Fiscal/Clerical Support Staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the functions, activities, and projects of the assigned division of the Public Works Department; prepares, reviews, and makes recommendations for the annual division budget; develops and implements financing programs for facilities and projects; assists with the development and implementation of General Services Division goals, objectives, and priorities; assists with the formulation of division procedures and policies; administers flood control operations at the Lake Siskiyou Box Canyon Project, Airports; Stage Transportation and Siskiyou Power Authority; prepares contracts, specifications, and addendums for special projects; develops and administers the countywide recycling program; develops and administers landfill and transfer station contracts; serves as a consultant for the Board of Supervisors, county 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued)

management, and Public Works Department management on general services projects; makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors; serves as a liaison with other government agencies regarding County solid waste, Power Authority, Airport and flood control activities, projects, and facility development; directs the construction and maintenance of solid waste and flood control, power authority and Airport facilities; makes public  presentations and meets with community groups; supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of staff; maintains, updates, and revises plans; directs the development and develops required reports and records; maintains current awareness of legislation and issues which the functions and responsibilities of the assigned units.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; drive a motor vehicle over a variety of terrain and in a variety of weather conditions, use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; occasionally works outside; some exposure to grease, solvents, chemicals, and pesticides; continuous contact with other staff and the public

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

	Knowledge of:

•	Principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering as applied to the design, construction, and maintenance of airports, landfills, and other public works facilities.
•	Pertinent state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances related to the functions and operations of the Public Works Department.
•	Proper inspection methods and procedures. 
•	Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting solid waste management, flood control functions, airports and facility development.
•	Principles and practices of airports, solid waste management and flood control. 
•	Environmental impacts of changes in land use.
•	Research and statistical methods.
•	Budget development and control.
•	Principles of project planning, development, coordination, and direction.
•	Principles of public administration, management, staff supervision, employee training, and work evaluation.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (continued)

	Ability to: 

•	Assist with planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the functions of the General Services Division of Public Works Department. 
•	Perform the complex studies and project development for solid waste management, flood control operations and construction projects.
•	Provide management, training, and supervision for assigned staff.
•	Assist with development and administration of the division budgets.
•	Oversee and perform the gathering and maintenance of information for a variety of General Services Division functions and projects.
•	Collect, compile, and analyze technical, statistical, and other information.
•	Perform special assignments for a variety of county boards and commissions.
•	Direct the preparation and prepare clear, concise reports.
•	Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional engineering work.
•	Make effective oral and written presentations.
•	Effectively represent the Public Works Department  with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies.
•	Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

	Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Five years of increasingly responsible work experience in public works or like field in infrastructure planning, design, and construction work, including at least two years in an administrative management or supervisory position.  See special requirements.

	Possession of a valid and appropriate driver’s license.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment.  Siskiyou County assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the document and the actual duties of the job, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein.  The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice.  Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.