Chapter 3-7 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CHAPTER 7
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

SECTION:

3-7-1: Establishment Of Department

3-7-2: Appointment Of Administrator

3-7-3: Duties Of Administrator

3-7-4: Qualifications Of Administrator

3-7-5: Divisions

3-7-1 ESTABLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT:

There is hereby created and established a Department of Public Works which shall be under the supervision of the Public Works Department Administrator. (Ord. 5079, 6‑7‑2004; Ord. 5450, 3-2-2009)

3-7-2 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR:

The Public Works Administrator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council. (Ord. 5079, 6‑7‑2004; Ord. 5450, 3-2-2009)

3-7-3 DUTIES OF ADMINISTRATOR:

The duties of the Administrator shall be to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise all Public Works Department functions and divisions; oversee work plans and provide relevant information to the Mayor and City Council; and supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. (Ord. 5079, 6‑7‑2004; Ord. 5450, 3-2-2009)

3-7-4 QUALIFICATIONS OF ADMINISTRATOR:

The Public Works Administrator must possess those qualifications deemed necessary for this job by the Mayor, indicated on the City’s Public Works Administrator job classification. (Ord. 5079, 6‑7‑2004; Ord. 5450, 3-2-2009)

3-7-5 DIVISIONS:

A. Transportation Systems Division: The Transportation Systems Division, under the supervision of the Deputy Public Works Administrator – Transportation, shall plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods, enhances environmental quality, and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals and development objectives. Management of the Renton Municipal Airport is also included in this division. (Ord. 5200, 4-3-2006)

B. Utility Systems Division: The Utility Systems Division, including water, sewer, surface water, and solid waste, under the supervision of the Utility Systems Director, shall ensure water, wastewater, surface water, and solid waste systems are characterized by quality planning, engineering, operations, financial integrity, and customer services.