Director of Public Works

Suburban municipality of 9,400 residents; supervises 25 employees; $1.8 million budget; 75 miles of roads. Salary is negotiable DOQ; 40 hours weekly (M-F); attendance expected at night meetings with various boards/commissions; fringe benefit package, exempt, non-union position. Subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. First screening date: 10/30/2024

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business/public administration 7 years of progressively responsible administration experience, including 3 years of supervisory capacity. Must possess valid CT driver’s license.

This position serves under the First Selectman and is responsible for planning, budgeting and directing the administration of highways, landfill, water distribution, waste water treatment and town buildings. Liaison to Water and Sewer Commission and to Planning and Zoning Commission on subdivision matters.

· Plans and directs the work of the Public Works Department (Buildings, Grounds, Highway, Water, Sewer, Vehicles)

· Meets with key supervisors, individually and in groups, to discuss, schedule and review work of the various division such highway, water pollution control, water treatment, buildings and grounds, vehicle maintenance, sewer maintenance, recycling, and capital improvements.

· Conducts on-site inspections of work in progress.

· Confers with consultants, contractors, and vendors relative to public works projects.

· Responds to citizen’s groups or individuals, through conferences, correspondence, or telephone in order to resolve problems or to supply information.

· Prepares for approval, and controls approved departmental budget. Prepares reports requested by the First Selectman or other Town Officials.

· Participates personally in crisis situations such as flooding, major snow operations, disasters or loss of power. May direct on-the-scene activities.

· Assists in personnel actions such as hiring, termination, assignment, evaluation and labor relations including grievance handling.

· Administers consulting engineering services and coordinates the activities of the Town’s engineering firm as they relate to public works projects.

· Prepares items for the Board of Selectmen and addresses Board on public works matters as requested. Attends various other hearings and meetings.

Must have thorough knowledge of municipal public works functions and services;

Thorough knowledge of established principles and practices of public works administration;

Considerable knowledge of the geography, public works facilities, services and operations of the Town;

Good knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal public works;

Good knowledge of the public administration principles and practices as applied to municipal public works operations;

Considerable ability to plan, develop and implement programs for the department, and to direct the activities of a large number of employees through key supervisors;

Considerable ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $146,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $146,500