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City Of Lamar Deputy Public Works Director in Lamar, Colorado
Assists the Public Works Director in planning and implementing projects and maintenance procedures that will assure services are being provided at the highest quality level; establishes and recommends overall goals for the public works division. Participates in making and initiating departmental policy, administers and supervises assigned functions and projects including but not limited to sewer maintenance, water and wastewater collection and treatment, solid waste collection and sanitary landfill, airport maintenance, safety, security and FAA compliance, gravel pit regulations. Advises Public Works Director on projects, programs and develops sound and innovative programs with alternatives; assists with day to day planning and project scheduling.
Establishes priorities for short and long range projects and coordinates with the Public Work Director and Department Superintendents as may be required; develops, prepares, and recommends a comprehensive budget and supporting data, covering all areas of Public Works and the Municipal Airport; functions as a liaison and advisor as assigned by the Public Works Director for the City with consulting engineers, government agencies, developers, citizens, and others; recommends equipment purchases of new and replacement items; establishes a departmental line of communications and authority; conducts special studies as assigned by the Public Works Director; receives and answers citizen's complaints and inquiries; administers personnel matters in the department as assigned by the Public Works Director, including but not limited to screening appointment, discipline, evaluation of performance and related matter; performs other relate
As assigned by the Public Works Director, initiates, plans, develops and implements records and report systems; has access to and possesses information restricted to specified persons; is accountable for considerable equipment where lack of attention could result in a substantial loss; on occasion is responsible for funds of large amounts with authority to release; contacts are varied and continual in which ability to perform duties is directly affected through communications and rapport established.