Director of Public Works

Essential Functions

Provides supervisory oversight by providing leadership, meeting with employees, performing personnel evaluations, addressing and resolving personnel issues and problems, representing employees in city-wide discussions, and leading efforts on hiring, training and development.

Captures and coordinates project activities with agencies outside of the city and interfaces with civic leagues and business groups.

Serves as a member of city-wide committees and special assignments.

Education/Experience

• Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field.
• Master's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Seven (7) years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multi-faceted local government public works agency is required.
• The ideal candidate will possess a valid certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), a firm understanding of advanced principles and practices of Civil Engineering including CIP management, transportation planning, traffic engineering and traffic operations, and the ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of projects simultaneously while staying abreast of the new trends.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Employer paid pension plan.
• Basic life insurance.
• Voluntary participation in medical and dental plans.
• Section 457 deferred compensation.
• Long-term disability.
• Optional life insurance for self, spouse and children.
• Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans.
• Access to membership in credit union.
• Employer provided parking.

Special Project/Grant Employees

• Generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary/Seasonal and Part-Time Employees

• Generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Tuition Assistance Program

• Eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have less than 3 years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multifaceted local government public works agency?
• Do you have 3 - 5 years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multifaceted local government public works agency?
• Do you have 5 - 7 years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multifaceted local government public works agency?
• Do you have 7 - 10 years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multifaceted local government public works agency?
• Do you have 10 or more years of experience managing and directing staff and programs of a major, multifaceted local government public works agency?
• Do you have less than 3 years of experience working in local government, state government, or federal government as a professional engineer?
• Do you have 3 - 5 years of experience working in local government, state government, or federal government as a professional engineer?
• Do you have 5 or more years of experience working in local government, state government, or federal government as a professional engineer?
• Are you a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia?
• Which operations within Public Works do you have experience managing (select all that apply)?
• Briefly describe your management experience in Public Works or a related field.
• Briefly describe your experience in writing policy and procedures for Public Works.
• Describe your experience and role in preparing budgets and capital improvement plans for a city, county, public service district, or similar unit of local government. Please be specific.
• Do you currently reside in the City of Norfolk?
• Do you have a veteran status? (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)