Public Works Director

Job Title: Public Works Director

Salary range: $93,989.66 - $104,432.96

Location: 721 Derby Avenue, Seymour, CT 06483

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should apply by submitting a completed Town of Seymour Job Application at the following web address: (https://www.seymourct.org/PWD-Apply). Applicants may also submit any additional materials for consideration. If you require a paper application or have any questions, please contact Human Resources Director Chris Pelosi at cpelosi@seymourct.org, or Steven Perry at sperry@seymourct.org.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Director of Public Works is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the Public Works Department in the functional areas of financial management, operations, and maintenance of parks, buildings & grounds, streets, stormwater systems, and other public improvements. The Public Works Director is intended to exercise independence and authority in overseeing all Department of Public Works personnel.

Responsibilities

The Director of Public Works oversees any and all departmental activities including, but not limited to:

• Repairing/maintaining town roads
• Cleaning town roads
• Snow removal on town roads and sidewalks
• Street lighting on town roads
• Sidewalk and curbing maintenance
• Road and safety maintenance
• New and existing road drainage maintenance
• Bulk pick-up
• Leaf pick-up
• Maintenance of Street signs
• Town property maintenance
• Overseeing town trash and recycling program
• Roadside trimming
• Operation of Seymour Transfer Station
• Preservation, care, and removal of trees
• Maintenance of parks including sporting fields
• Public Works Department vehicle and equipment maintenance, including state and federal inspections
• Supervise and participate in the development and implementation of Public Works projects, including preparing and monitoring project budgets and completion deadlines, staffing, and other project
• management issues.
• Develop daily and weekly work schedules for all Public Works employees and assign work orders.
• Survey work sites prior to employee dispatch
• Develop, plan, and implement long and short term departmental goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures
• Train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Respond to and resolve complex citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Oversee and forecast the Department of Public Works operating and capital budgets
• Attend various town meetings when the Department of Public Works is affected
• Oversee training and ensures the safety of all Department of Public Works employees
• Oversight of purchase orders and verifying all departmental expenses.
• Assist in evictions, property removal, and storage.
• May coordinate with other town departments, organizations, boards, or commissions for special town events.
• Maintain Public Works web page to reflect updated and accurate information related to department-provided services.
• In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, the employee will be required to perform any other duties assigned by his or her supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECIEVED

• Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations
• Works under the general supervision of the First Selectman
• The Department of Public Works is overseen by the Public Works Board

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Oversees all Department of Public Works employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state, local, town and other applicable environmental and safety statutes, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and town policies regarding safety training and safe work practices.
• Ability to effectively organize and direct personnel to affect maximum efficiency, communication, and coordination within the department.
• Ability to work cooperatively with commissions, boards, other departments and agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare and submit clear, concise, and accurate reports either orally or in writing.
• Ability to select, direct, and evaluate other personnel of a high technical and administrative level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours day, 7 days a week.
• The Public Works Director must demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, engineering, or related field is required. A master’s degree in a related area is preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible civil engineering and public works or utilities experience, at least six of which were at a management and supervisory level
• Any combination of experience, education, or training that demonstrates the applicant has the competencies necessary to fulfill the job requirements will be considered in lieu of the above.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required of this position.

REVIEW PROCESS

Essential duties & responsibilities will be reviewed directly with employee’s department head, the Director of Operations, in an annual meeting scheduled each January.

The First Selectman, in conjunction with the employee’s department head and HR, will conduct an annual employee performance review each January and a mid-year review each July.

A formal, written report on the employee’s performance will be completed by the First Selectman and the Department Head. The employee must sign off on the report (to show receipt of a copy, not agreement with the evaluation) and a copy will be placed in the employee’s personnel file.