Director of Public Works

Town of Wytheville

Job Opening

Job Title: Director of Public Works

ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $61,547 to $95,101 Actual compensation will be DOE/DOQ.

DEPARTMENT: Public Works FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt POSTED: 12/02/2024

POSITION SUMMARY: Director of Public Works for the Town of Wytheville performs supervisory, administrative, and professional work as the Director of the Public Works Department. Under the guidance of this leadership position, the public works department performs essential town services such as building and grounds maintenance, janitorial services for town facilities, street maintenance and construction, traffic control and signage, cemetery maintenance and burial services, mowing and landscape services, refuse collection and other tasks as assigned by the Town Manager and Town Council. Works under the guidance and direction of the Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Experience in public works operations and 5 or more years supervisory experience.
• Associate's degree in a related field of study.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above.

Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment. Must be available to be reached by phone by the Town Manager or Assistant

Town Manager at all times.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualifications

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be considered for this position. Applications can be found online at . Applications are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources by email at or in person at the Town Municipal Building. Please submit a completed application including a resume and any certifications or special licensures that relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with any questions at 276-223-3321.

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Public Works Director Department: Administrative FLSA: Exempt

Date: October 1, 1994

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position performs supervisory, administrative, and professional work as the Director of the Public Works Department. Under the guidance of this leadership position, the public works department performs essential town services such as building and grounds maintenance, janitorial services for town facilities, street maintenance and construction, traffic control and signage, cemetery maintenance and burial services, mowing and landscape services, refuse collection and other tasks as assigned by the Town Manager and Town Council.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the guidance and direction of the Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over employees of the Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises division managers and department staff, either directly or through subordinates. Communicates personnel policy and performs progressive supervisory oversight to ensure accountability and high performance of employees.

Prioritizes daily work assignments. Communicates work assignments and oversees town projects and work assignments to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with town policy and to ensure high quality projects and programs.

Serves as the Department Safety Coordinator. Facilitates safety programs and training, maintains safety recordkeeping, and performs related tasks to meet safety and OSHA requirements.

Gathers and analyzes information, makes recommendations, and prepares reports for the Town Manager and Town Council. Provides guidance and support to other Town Departments as needed.

Develops operating procedures and policies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Develops budget requests, monitors expenditures and coordinates payments and contracts.

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates programs, plans, services, equipment, and staffing needs.

Develops both short- and long-range plans to guide the department.

Assists in the plan review of private and public project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards. Issues permits and approvals for other citizen requests related to the department.

Assists the Town Manager with the Capital Improvement Program as it relates to town facilities and projects.

Directly or indirectly prepares engineering plans and specifications, procurement documents, and performs project inspection. Uses best practices in project management to oversee quality control.

Maintains professional relationships with other town employees, consulting engineers, project managers, local, state, and federal agencies, professional groups, and the general public.

Responds to public inquiries related to the department. Uses good judgement and communication skills. Exhibits professionalism and behaves ethically.

Serve as a member of employee committees, as assigned by the Town Manager.

Able to respond occasionally after hours for special weather events and other emergencies.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Other duties as assigned by the Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager.

PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Experience in public works operations and 5 or more years supervisory experience.

(B) Associate's degree in a related field of study.

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as listed above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(A) Knowledge of engineering and other construction principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting. Knowledge of town policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.

(B) Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of the equipment and tools needed for an efficient and effective department that maintains, constructs and repairs municipal buildings, grounds, streets, and public right of ways.

(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials and the general public; Ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports.

(D) Basic computer and word processing skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software and other government computer programming software.

(E) Ability to lead, direct and supervise in a professional manner.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Must be available to be reached by phone by the Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager at all times.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Loader, dozer, backhoe, transit, common mowing and concrete equipment, personal computer, motor vehicle; phone; radio; fax and copy machine.

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 functions.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Outdoor work is required in a variety of weather conditions to assist with and oversee the activities of the department. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various pieces of equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust 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 functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate and occasionally loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; criminal background investigation; driving records; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Approval: _ Supervisor

Effective Date: October 1, 1994

Approval: _ Appointing Authority

Revision History: October 29, 2013

June 27, 2018

November 15, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,547.00 - $95,101.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Wytheville, VA 24382 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,547 - $95,101