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Ellis County approves public works reorganization, adds project manager role
Summary
The Ellis County Commission approved a restructuring of the Public Works department and updated job descriptions, creating a project manager role and other leadership changes; staff said the reorganization would not add headcount and would increase operating costs by up to $10,000 in a worst-case benefits scenario.
The Ellis County Commission on July 1 approved a reorganization of the county Public Works department that restructures foreman duties, creates a project manager position and updates job descriptions.
County public works staff told commissioners the change is intended to reduce span-of-control problems and improve long-term planning. “What we're currently asking one foreman to do each day is be responsible for 23 individuals or more. They cannot effectively manage that team,” a public works staff member identified in the meeting as Brandon said. The new project manager position would handle right-of-way, GIS and longer-term planning, while territory foremen and new lead roles would focus on day-to-day…
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