Director of Department of Public Works

The Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the overall administration and management for all divisions of the Department of Public Works (DPW). The role also advises the Town Manager and Storm water Board/Town Council on related public needs.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Manages all divisions of the Department of Public Works (DPW) to include stormwater, streets and construction, conservation areas and other public lands.
2. Plans and manages the safe and timely snow removal process though both internal and contractual services.
3. Prepares and presents of an annual budget for DPW; directs the implementation of the overall department budget; plans for and reviews specifications for capital and project budgets.
4. Develops maintenance plans with schedules for the Town’s infrastructure, focusing on streets, lighting, signage, lawn and facility maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, and other related infrastructure items.
5. Ensure employees and facilities comply with established safety procedures and remain up to date on current federal, state, and local requirements.
6. Enforces rules, government regulations, policies, and procedures in alignment with the Town of Plainfield and the Town Manager’s expectations.
7. Facilitates quarterly Stormwater Board Meetings, reporting on the status and progress of various operations, programs, projects, and initiatives.
8. Attends plan review meetings and conducts walkthroughs of construction projects to ensure they meet or exceed the Town’s standards.
9. Attends pre-construction meetings; upon approval, meets with all stakeholders, contractors, and inspectors involved in the project to ensure proper usage of materials and sequencing of projects.
10. Directs the development and implementation of the department’s long- and short-range plans in coordination with the Town of Plainfield Vision.
11. Develops a departmental training, development and succession plan, to include leadership development opportunities to all division managers and supervisors, and front-line staff.
12. Collaborates with other department heads, to allocate equipment for efficient operations of the town.
13. Perform administrative duties, including attending meetings, reviewing statistics and reports, completing various reports, approving departmental payroll, approving invoices, and answering inquiries as needed.
14. Maintains effective communication with the Assistant Town Manager, Community Services Group, as well as the Town Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises management-level employees in the Department of Public Works. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.         

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Town-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same. 
• Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Lets customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns. 
• Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy. 
• Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing. 
• Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues, especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions. 
• Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.

Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Education and/or Experience:Bachelor’s degree in construction maintenance, operations management, Business or equivalent preferred; and five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a storm water operation, public works- street or construction departments, or road or related maintenance roles is required. Previous supervisory experience is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired. Any required certifications may be obtained within (1) year after hire if experience expectation is met:

• The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
• The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
• A general understanding of accounting principles and practices and report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
• The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with residents, vendors and other Town departments is required.
• The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and residents is required.
• Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

• Must possess a clear understanding of all federal, state, and local guidelines as they relate to the Department of Public Works.
• Trenches and Excavation Competent Person training is required.
• Confined Space training is required.
• Poison Gas Safety training is required.
• Must have a working knowledge of the operations of heavy equipment.
• Must be able to accurately locate and mark underground assets for “locate requests” through Indiana 811.

• The ability remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
• The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to working in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather): working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While the offices of the Department of Public Works are usually open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It also requires the ability to drive Department of Public Works vehicles. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required.

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000