Description

Summary:
The Director of Public Works provides executive leadership, supervision, and direction for all divisions
within the Public Works Department, including roads, parks, facility maintenance, solid waste, water
and sewer systems, and stormwater management. This role ensures that all operations comply with
local, state, and federal regulations, while maintaining cost efficiency and high service standards. The
Director collaborates with other government agencies, utilities, developers, and the public to manage
infrastructure and public services effectively. Work involves significant decision-making, strategic
planning, and public interaction to achieve the city's operational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other
duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Direct and oversee the activities of all Public Works divisions, including streets, parks,
  sanitation, water, sewer, and stormwater management.
• Supervise and mentor departmental supervisors, providing guidance on projects and personnel
  matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor annual work plans, goals, and objectives aligned with city
  priorities.
• Coordinate with the Building Department on site plan reviews to ensure compliance with city
  specifications.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as developers, contractors, and the
  public.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of public infrastructure, ensuring safety and
  compliance with regulations.
• Manage department budgets, including operating expenses and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure proper maintenance and utilization of equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
• Monitor and report progress on projects, ensuring timely completion and quality control.
• Ensure compliance environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage the city’s stormwater programs and budgets.
• Lead the Public Works Department’s response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
• Coordinate with local utilities, county, state, and federal agencies during emergency operations.
• Direct cleanup, damage assessments, and debris removal activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position oversees staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, recommending termination,
and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Seven years of professional experience in public works, infrastructure management, or
  municipal operations, with supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of public works operations, infrastructure management, and civil
  engineering principles.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations governing public works projects and
  environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with public officials, contractors, staff, and the
  public.
• Proficient in developing budgets, managing projects, and tracking performance metrics.
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and coordinate emergency response efforts effectively.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Minimum C License, Waste and Wastewater

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in both office settings and outdoor environments, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Potential exposure to hazardous materials or situations during fieldwork and emergency
  operations.
• Work hours are typically during regular business hours, though occasional overtime may be
  required to meet deadlines or support urgent business needs.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit for extended periods or be stationary.
• Regular use hands to handle or operate office equipment, and reach with hands and arm
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, or bend
• Occasionally lift and/or move office supplies or files weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to the elements when working in an outdoor environment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any job-related instructions and
to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.