Assistant Director of Public Works

Lake County Public Works is a sewer and water provider to 40% of Lake County residents and owns, operates and maintains more than 750 miles of pipe, three water reclamation facilities, more than 100 pump stations, an excess flow facility and a 1-mile-long levee. This position in Public Works will, as a primary function, oversee the departments preparation of intergovernmental agreements.

• Oversee the departments preparation of Intergovernmental Agreements by participating in routine reviews with the State’s Attorney Office, discussions with retail and wholesale partners, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Manage the Billing Department.
• Function as the department’s FOIA Officer.
• Oversee the department’s Safety Program.
• Manage the department's Grants Program.
• Manage problematic customer concerns.
• Assist with the annual budget preparation.
• Assist in the formulation of policies relating to Public Works activities.
• Prepare reports and schedule activities affecting Public Works.

• Ability to organize project documentation and to schedule and conduct meetings.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical data or information related to the assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a larger team.
• The ability to manage multiple projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Engineering.
• 5 years of related experience; knowledge of public water supplies, sanitary sewer systems and/or water reclamation facilities.
• Valid driver’s license supplemented by a satisfactory driving record.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, stretching, or lifting.

Salary : $128,228