Public Works Director (Full-Time)

About the role

This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing the operations and programs of the City’s Public Works Department.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and administers the operations and activities of the Public Works Department: Street Maintenance, Sanitation, and Fleet Maintenance Divisions.
• Captures and responds to inquiries from the City Council, administration, citizens, citizen groups and other city departments to schedule work and provide status reports of current and future projects.
• Attends and participates in City Council meetings; reports on research, special projects, and other relevant information.
• Develops, prepares, justifies, presents, and supervises a departmental work plan, departmental budgets, capital improvements, and long-range financial planning.
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of Powell Bill records and reports.
• Manages time and leave records of Public Works employees.
• Responds to citizens’ inquiries and complaints.

Requirements

• Minimum Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in mechanical, civil, or environmental technology, public administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of management and administrator experience in public works or other related managerial experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of best practices related to construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways and appurtenant structures, fleet maintenance, and general municipal operations.
• Extensive knowledge of the safety standards and practices related to construction, operating within public right-of-way, vehicle maintenance, and operation of typical municipal equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.
• Extensive knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate operations practices, identify opportunities for improvement and/or corrective actions, and implement such improvements.
• Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, construction specifications, and contracted documents.
• Ability to accurately apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate operations and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to develop long-term and short-term plans, strategies, and programs.
• Ability to effectively organize and utilize department resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget authority, including in the areas of snow removal, debris collection & removal, and other emergency response activities.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, city officials, contractors, architects, and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of best practices related to construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways and appurtenant structures, fleet maintenance, and general municipal operations.
• Knowledge of the safety standards and practices related to construction, operating within public right-of-way, vehicle maintenance, and operation of typical municipal equipment.
• Knowledge of the modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.
• Knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ability to evaluate operations practices, identify opportunities for improvement and/or corrective actions, and implement such improvements.
• Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, construction specifications, and contracted documents.
• Ability to accurately apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate operations and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to develop long-term and short-term plans, strategies, and programs.
• Ability to effectively organize and utilize department resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget authority, including in the areas of snow removal, debris collection & removal, and other emergency response activities.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, city officials, contractors, architects, and the public.

Benefits

At a glance, benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below. Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits Full-Time Employee Benefits Health & Welfare Benefits Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug ProgramLifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7 Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Travel Accident InsuranceEmployee Assistance Plan (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementSecondary Language Incentive Pay Bereavement Leave Retirement Benefits Pension Plan – NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)NC 401(k) EmpowerNC Roth 401(k) EmpowerNC 401(k) Match Empower457(b) NationwideRoth 457(b) NationwideFireman’s Pension Fund Time-Off Benefits Twelve (12) Paid HolidaysVacation Sick Leave School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.Military Differential Pay Wellness Benefits Health Fair Biometric ScreeningFlu ShotsStatesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)Wellness Activity CalendarSee HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts Additional Benefits Take Home Vehicle (based on position)Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)Employee Appreciation PicnicVeterans BreakfastService Award ProgramCareer Development (eligible departments)Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needsCellphone Discounts City Cell Phone (eligible positions)Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Voluntary Benefits Short-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceHospital IndemnityCritical IllnessGroup Accident InsuranceWhole Life InsuranceVoluntary Supplemental Life insurance Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position) Boot Vouchers – yearly Safety Glasses – every (2) yearsHearing Tests – yearlyUniforms (eligible departments) Police Department Benefits Law Enforcement Officers’ Separation AllowanceDegree IncentiveCertification IncentiveSpecialized Unit IncentiveShift Differential Pay401(k) 5% ContributionUniform Stipend (based on position)

Pay

Salary Range: $109,116.80 $180,065.60 Annually

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm