Director - Public Works
The Public Works Director, directs the overall operation of a small Public Works Department including street construction, maintenance, parks and recreation, storm drainage, sanitation and other activities.
The Public Works Director is involved with the planning, assigning, and reviewing the day-to-day work of subordinate employees and the supervision of projects may be exercised directly or through subordinate supervisory personnel.
Assignments are typically received in the form of general instructions from the Mayor and the incumbent is expected to organize the details of the assignments and carry them through to completion.
The Public Works Director also exercises independent judgment and action under the general direction of the Mayor and in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Work performed by the Public Works Director is reviewed through meetings and reports for overall program effectiveness.
This position applies to a jurisdiction with a current population of less than 10,000.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Plans, assigns, reviews, and coordinates the work activities of staff through subordinate supervisors, meetings, reports, and through visual inspections.
Performs general supervisory duties of the department to ensure adequate staffing, training, employee discipline, and employee development.
Communicates with other departments and individuals through phone, radio, emails, and memos to ensure information is disseminated and questions are answered.
Develops and monitors the departmental budget and ensures adherence throughout the fiscal year.
Performs administrative duties in support of paying/approving purchase orders, bills, developing and monitoring contracts and specifications, and any issues that the mayor addresses in various meetings and Maintains or oversees the maintenance of personnel records, including vacation time, sick time, amount of hours worked by each employee, approves payroll, etc.
Ensures the maintenance of equipment through inspection and communication with staff and the maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Experience directly supervising administrative staff in the areas of public works, maintenance, parks and recreation, and/or construction to include delegating, monitoring, and evaluating work.
Experience with operating a computer to perform basic task such as drafting emails or other communication.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in public works.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
A Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); must be insurable.
Herbicide or pesticide applicator's license.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or related degree.
Experience complying with government regulations such as Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Experience in street paving and drainage as well as parks & recreation.
For more information and to apply, please click Apply Now and submit your resume.
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The Public Works Director is involved with the planning, assigning, and reviewing the day-to-day work of subordinate employees and the supervision of projects may be exercised directly or through subordinate supervisory personnel.
Assignments are typically received in the form of general instructions from the Mayor and the incumbent is expected to organize the details of the assignments and carry them through to completion.
The Public Works Director also exercises independent judgment and action under the general direction of the Mayor and in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Work performed by the Public Works Director is reviewed through meetings and reports for overall program effectiveness.
This position applies to a jurisdiction with a current population of less than 10,000.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:
Plans, assigns, reviews, and coordinates the work activities of staff through subordinate supervisors, meetings, reports, and through visual inspections.
Performs general supervisory duties of the department to ensure adequate staffing, training, employee discipline, and employee development.
Communicates with other departments and individuals through phone, radio, emails, and memos to ensure information is disseminated and questions are answered.
Develops and monitors the departmental budget and ensures adherence throughout the fiscal year.
Performs administrative duties in support of paying/approving purchase orders, bills, developing and monitoring contracts and specifications, and any issues that the mayor addresses in various meetings and Maintains or oversees the maintenance of personnel records, including vacation time, sick time, amount of hours worked by each employee, approves payroll, etc.
Ensures the maintenance of equipment through inspection and communication with staff and the maintenance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Experience directly supervising administrative staff in the areas of public works, maintenance, parks and recreation, and/or construction to include delegating, monitoring, and evaluating work.
Experience with operating a computer to perform basic task such as drafting emails or other communication.
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in public works.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
A Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); must be insurable.
Herbicide or pesticide applicator's license.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration or related degree.
Experience complying with government regulations such as Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Experience in street paving and drainage as well as parks & recreation.
For more information and to apply, please click Apply Now and submit your resume.
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