Description
The Director of Public Works reports to the City Manager and joins a highly collaborative and talented executive team comprised of five other department heads. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all DPW functions. The mission of the Public Services Director is to provide these critical public services as efficiently and effectively as possible under the direction of the City Manager and in line with Mayor and City Council goals and objectives.
The Director of Public Works has budget responsibility for approximately $2.1 million and the opportunity to manage and lead the DPW Team which consists of 14 staff members, including two supervisors.
Requirements
Background and Experience:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of the public works profession.
Experience in the areas of departmental management, budgeting and planning; and in the fields of rehabilitation, reconstruction, preservation and sustainability of public infrastructure.
Experience serving as the City’s subject matter expert for elected officials, staff and outside agencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Admin, Business Admin, Civil Engineering or closely related field.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in public works, utilities, or municipal infrastructure administration.
Five (5) years of senior-level administrative and supervisory experience managing multi-disciplinary teams or department-wide operations.
Advanced knowledge of municipal budgeting, capital improvement planning (CIP), and strategic planning.
Intermediate proficiency with office computer applications.
Valid Michigan driver’s license with no more than four (4) points currently on record.
At the City’s discretion, alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
EGLE S-1 Level Drinking Water Operator Certification.
Experience with collective bargaining agreements, management of represented employees and labor relations in general.
