Salary: $121,212.32 - $132,451.98 Annually
Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400111
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/16/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description Discover Your Next Career Destination Welcome to Rapid City, a vibrant community nestled at the foot of the Black Hills. Explore the gateway to a lifestyle filled with natural beauty, cultural richness, and boundless outdoor opportunities. Rapid City isn't just a place to work-it's a unique place where your life and career can flourish.
Who We Are:At the City of Rapid City, we're dedicated to making our community a better place to live. The Public Works Department is a crucial part of that mission. Our team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our community by delivering essential services that underpin our city's growth and well-being. From providing clean water and efficient waste management to creating innovative public transportation systems and maintaining our city's infrastructure, we are the backbone of Rapid City's progress.
Why Rapid City?At the City of Rapid City, we don't just offer a job; we offer a community. Our competitive benefits package includes two healthcare options with low premiums, a 6% employer-matching retirement plan, life insurance, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. Beyond these benefits, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference and leave a lasting impact in a community you'll take pride in serving. Here, your career can be as vibrant as the environment around you.
Position Details About the Role:Are you ready to lead with purpose? As our Public Works Assistant Director, you will be a driving force behind our city's infrastructure and services. Reporting directly to the Public Works Director, you'll lead a diverse team of dedicated professionals, shaping the future of Rapid City's public works. Your leadership implementing our strategic vision will help guide the daily operations of our divisions. By providing high-level insight for various projects, from routine maintenance to long-term planning, you'll play a key role in ensuring our city meets the needs of our growing community.
What You Will Do:- Lead the Team: You'll supervise Division Managers and their staff, ensuring seamless operations across all public works facilities and programs. Your leadership will help them navigate day-to-day challenges, solve complex issues, and inspire excellence across our public works services.
- Plan for the Future: Develop policies, review budgets, and spearhead long-term goals and capital improvement programs that will impact Rapid City for generations to come.
- Be the Go-To Expert: In the absence of the Public Works Director, you'll be the person the city relies on to keep things running smoothly. You'll also provide expert advice to the Mayor, City Council, and other department leaders.
- Drive Innovation: Lead special projects that push the boundaries of what's possible in public works. Your strategic input will guide the planning, development, and execution of key initiatives.
- Represent the City: You'll be our representative in discussions with public and private organizations, making sure our city's interests are well-represented.
- Build a Strong Team: You'll be involved in hiring, training, and managing staff, fostering a supportive and effective work environment.
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Additional Information What We're Looking For:- Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, along with eight (8) years of experience in a related field, or a Master's degree with five (5) years of experience. A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate by the hiring committee.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and navigate the challenges of municipal operations with grace and efficiency.
- Innovative Mindset: A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of public sector management, municipal administration, and the unique challenges of an aldermanic government structure.
- Problem-Solving: You should be comfortable handling challenges and finding practical solutions, especially in a fast-paced environment.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Your technical skills allow you to understand and oversee the complex systems within the Public Works divisions.
Ready to Make a Difference?If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today to help us build a better future together.
City of Rapid City Benefit SummaryExplore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care ProgramHealth - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLACThe City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
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Describe a time when you inherited a team or unit that was struggling with productivity or morale. How did you approach improving the situation, and what specific actions did you take to support and develop your team members?
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In your previous role, how did you balance empowering your team members with responsibilities while also setting clear parameters and maintaining control over decision-making processes?
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When your team's performance didn't meet expectations, how did you typically address the situation? Can you provide an example of how you confronted subordinates to help them improve?
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