Core responsibilities include providing executive leadership and strategic direction for the Department; planning, administering, and directing the daily operations of the Departments divisions, and leading long-range planning; leading the development and administration of the Departments operating and capital budgets; advising the City Managers Office on departmental priorities, policy, capital investments, and emerging issues; collaborating with other City departments and external agencies on behalf of Public Works; providing leadership and guidance for the assignment, training, and supervision of professional, administrative, and technical/field staff; establishing performance measures and using data and community input to evaluate services and guide decisions; and ensuring Department operations meet or exceed state and federal rules governing public water distribution and wastewater collection, and leading programs in emergency preparedness, employee safety, and APWA accreditation. Beyond the General Fund, Public Works operations are also supported by three dedicated enterprise funds funded through service fees rather than property or sales tax: the Utility Fund (Water & Sewer, $199.9 million in FY27 revenue), the Stormwater Fund ($9.6 million), and the Environmental Services Fund (Solid Waste & Recycling, $37 million) - supporting investments such as wastewater treatment plant expansions, stormwater asset management, and the Citys new Environmental Services Facility.