Within established policies of the City and under the general direction of the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, the position exercises considerable judgement and initiative in establishing departmental priorities, administering operating and capital resources, coordinating work activities, supervising personnel, overseeing departmental finances, addressing personnel and operational issues, and communicating with elected officials, other governmental agencies, contractors, and members of the public. Works collaboratively with Risk Management and other appropriate City staff to promote workplace safety, ensure compliance with applicable OSHA/CONN-OSHA and other workplace safety requirements, reduce preventable incidents and injuries, and coordinate appropriate work assignments for employees with temporary work restrictions.