This is a managerial position for a highly developed, seasoned professional. This position is responsible for managing, planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating activities of the various Public Works Utility Divisions including the Drinking Water, Pressurized Irrigation, Sanitary Sewer, and Electrical/Street Light/SCADA groups. Work involves developing and implementing major departmental budgets and policies, planning and executing both short- and long-range programs and coordinating departmental activities with other Public Works and City Departments. Work requires a broad knowledge in Construction and Civil Engineering fields.  Works under the specific supervision of the Public Works Director.

This position has general responsibility for the assigned divisions within the Public Works Department, they directly work with the Supervisors or similar positions and generally oversee the lower-level employees in those same divisions. In the absence of the Public Works Director, this position may assume the duties of the department director when assigned.