Assistant Public Works Director

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of the department Laborers including project scheduling and resource allocation
• Oversee maintenance and repair of municipal roads, parks, buildings, and public spaces
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Public Works Director and municipal leadership
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve issues related to public works services
• Responds to and supervises emergency call outs
• Supervises replacement of municipal signage along municipal roadways
• Proposes/revises policies and procedures for the winter maintenance, park safety, maintenance, and other operations
• Updates citizen action line database
• Evaluates conditions of the storm and sanitary systems and identifies areas for repairs
• Provides and tracks safety training certifications annually for all Public Works employees
• Maintains daily work orders, reports, records, and files
• Maintains reports from cutting list, open end pipes, parks, small parks and municipal owned buildings
• Assists with snow and ice removal activities
• Affords assistance with daily work schedule
• Affords assistance with updating of field conditions for the website
• Affords assistance with managing all building maintenance for all municipal owned buildings
• Affords assistance with record keeping for departmental payroll
• Affords assistance with fleet management tracking program
• Affords assistance with management of municipal fuel dispensing system including ordering of fuel, maintaining fuel usage records, and providing billing to the finance office
• Affords assistance in forecasting funds, monitoring departmental expenditures, and managing procurement and vendor contracts
• Assume all essential tasks in the absence of the Director
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public works or related field.

Skills: Strong knowledge of public works operations, including road maintenance, snow and ice removal, facility maintenance, and public safety. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with public works software such as SAP, Workday, or similar systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities under pressure. Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain necessary certifications for public works positions.