Deputy Commissioner of Public Works

Salary : $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 Annually

Location : Greenwich, CT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 24-25-00185

Department : PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Assists in leading and directing the Town's public works operations, including engineering, waste water collection and treatment, highway, storm drainage, traffic engineering, solid waste disposal and recycling, building inspection, and building design and construction, and maintenance services for all Town physical property, with the exception of school property.

Reports to the Commissioner of Public Works.

Qualifications

Experience and Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a closely related field, plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible public works administration experience including at least five (5) years in a supervisory role.

Special Requirement :

Must possess a State of Connecticut Professional Engineer's (P.E.) license or be able to acquire license within six (6) months of appointment.

Qualifications :

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they apply to the development, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

Proven knowledge of the principles and practices of public works administration in a large municipal operation.

Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications and group presentations.

Proven ability to conduct research, analyze information and prepare technical reports.

Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer utilizing standard office and industry-specific software, including asset management systems and other tools pertinent to public works.

Proven ability to make timely decisions in an environment of limited resources and competing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to analyze operations and develop both short- and long-term plans and programs.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates, attorneys, contractors, officials of other agencies and the general public.

Valid driver's license.

Job Description

Department : Public Works

Bargaining Status : Management & Confidential

Salary Range : MC-9

FLSA Status : Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities :

Participates in the technical development and maintenance of the Capital Improvements Plan.

Assumes the duties, responsibilities and authority of the Commissioner in their absence.

Reviews technical studies performed by outside agencies for conformance with codes and accepted public works principles and practices.

Keeps abreast of developments in public works management, engineering, and environmental affairs, as well as technologies which support public works operation.

Assists in the preparation and presentation of the annual departmental budget. Monitors expenditures of departmental fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets for all divisions.

Directs special projects assisting with the selection of consulting architects and engineers and the preparation of professional services and construction contracts.

Provides information to Town officials and the public as required to resolve issues.

Coordinates regional public works efforts, interacting with Federal and State agencies and other municipalities.

Represents the Town with regard to the Department's policies and projects.

Assists in the development of emergency plans and, participates in all Department emergency activities whenever the Town's Emergency Operations Center is activated. Serves as a department liaison with Emergency Management Coordinator related to FEMA reporting.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Supports the departments communications efforts through social media, press releases and the Town's webpage.

Attends various public meetings, neighborhood group meetings and special events that occur in the evening or on weekends as required.

Prepares administrative policies and procedures, across DPW Divisions to implement standardized practices and process improvements. Ensures compliance with American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation.

Manages personnel.

Supports Town policy and philosophy.

Performs related duties as assigned.

The Town of Greenwich offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and prescription coverage and 401(k) retirement plan.

Please identify your highest level of education :

• High School
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• None of the above

What is the focus of your degree?

If you answered, "closely related field" to question above, please specify degree.

How many years of progressively responsible public works administration experience do you possess?

Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.

Does your professional experience include at least five (5) years of supervisory experience?

Do you possess a State of Connecticut Professional Engineer's (P.E.) license?

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

The Town of Greenwich also requests that you please upload a resume and a cover letter.

Required Question

Salary : $155,000 - $170,000