Director of Public Works

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

City of Salina, Kansas

Public Works Department

Apply : jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Director of Public Works plays a critical role in shaping the infrastructure & ensuring the efficient operation of vital services across seven key divisions. This position requires strategic leadership to develop & implement policies that impact the daily lives of residents & the broader community, making it an essential contributor to the city's vibrancy. The role demands a leader with a combination of management skills & technical expertise. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a dynamic leader capable of driving innovation & excellence, significantly benefiting the community.

Duties :

• Directs, manages & coordinates a major department within the city comprised of seven operating divisions including Central Garage, Engineering, Flood Control, Landfill, Sanitation, Streets & Traffic Control.
• Develops & implements policies, procedures & programs of the public works department; establishes, implements, & achieves department goals & objectives.
• Supervises Public Works personnel, evaluates performance, handles confidential information; analyzes & interprets cost reports, work records & operating procedures; prepares technical reports & evaluations.
• Prepares & administers budgets; oversees departmental purchasing.
• Manages activities related to department services & functions including evaluating service efficiency & effectiveness; interprets & makes decisions in accordance with regulations, policies & procedures.
• Oversees maintenance & operation of flood control program including an extensive federal levee system; oversees maintenance & operation of multi-county landfill / solid waste program & residential sanitation collection services including refuse, yard waste / composting & curbside recycling.
• Manages construction, maintenance & repair of extensive public streets & right-of-way network including traffic signs, signals & markings.
• Handles departmental purchasing; directs preparation of specifications for purchase of equipment, materials & facilities.
• Serves on City’s Development Review Team (DRT); coordinates work & assignments with staff, other departments, & outside agencies.
• Attends meetings & reports to City Commission & other boards & commissions as required; engages in public speaking opportunities.

Education :

Experience : Ten (10) years of progressively responsible management & engineering or public works experience, including experience with fleet management, public works engineering, flood control systems, solid waste programs, traffic control & safety.

Requirements :

Work Type : Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Hours :

Paid Time Off :

Pay DOQ EOE :

Application Deadline : Until filled

Apply : jobs.salina-ks.gov

Salary : $103,710 - $134,824