The Public Works Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of daily Public Works operations including Engineering. Through working supervisors, this position provides general direction and support when needed including: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance, Highway/Road Maintenance including a coordinated program of milling and repaving (Road Improvement Program - RIP), Park and grounds Maintenance, Building Maintenance, Landfill, Sewer Maintenance, and administering contracted refuse and recycling programs.
Responsibilities also include overall management, preparing and administering of annual Department budget, implementing and monitoring work programs, overseeing operations, negotiating contracts, conducting long-range planning, and implementing capital improvement projects.
The Public Works Director is responsible to provide a high level of public services, promote efficient coordination between design and construction of public improvements and maintenance of those public improvements, and establish a comprehensive inventory of assets with an effective maintenance, repair and replacement plan.
A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or Engineering, with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience working in Public Works for a comparable or larger local governmental entity; at least seven (7) years managing a staff of five (5) or more individuals. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted. Experience in road management and improvement program/projects desirable. Position requires possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License and ability to pass a DOT physical examination. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and may be subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing as outlined in the Town’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.
This is a full-time, non-union salaried position. Annual salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 depending on experience. Full benefit package available, including medical/dental/vision, PTO including sick, vacation, holiday and personal time, Town paid life and disability insurances, and a 401a plan with a generous 100% match up to 8% of salary. Visit our website for more information. Jobs • Director of Public Works
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
