Under the supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of the Department of Public Works is responsible for performing executive-level administration, supervisory and technical work in directing the activities of a full-service public works department which includes transportation, sanitation, and utilities/water services. The department employs 167 FTE & PTE’s.

• Evaluate the need for and develop plans, schedules and cost estimates for long-range capital improvement programs and maintenance of public facilities. 
• Represents the City and Public Works Department in meetings with public officials, other public agencies and civic groups in order to coordinate, develop and implement projects and programs. 
• Maintains departmental awareness of state-of-the-art developments in management and fields of Public Works operations. 
• Monitors development related to designated service areas, evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements. 
• Monitors existing methods and procedures, making recommendations for increased efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensures that utility systems and facilities meet State and EPA requirements.
• Resolves citizen complaints regarding the delivery of departmental services.
• Supervises personnel, evaluates performance and oversees training and professional development. 
• Selects and procures equipment and materials as needed in accordance with capital improvement plans and approved budgets.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate records and reports as required. 
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. 
• Performs other duties as determined by the City Administrator.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Applied Science (Such as; Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or a closely related field. 
• A Master’s degree and/or possession of EGLE, Formerly Known As MDEQ Waterworks System Operator “F”,“S” license or Wastewater Operator Certification is desired. 
• Five to seven (5-7) years of progressively more responsible professional experience in public works, utilities, and engineering; including three (3) years in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• The desired candidate possesses a State of Michigan License for Water Plant, Water Distribution and/or Sewer Plant Operation. 
• The desired candidate possesses a Professional Engineer Certificate (P.E.).

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. 

The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.  It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.