Public Works Director Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

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Yarmouth, ME Town of Yarmouth Job Description Position Title:

Public Works Director FLSA Status:

Full-Time/Exempt Position Reports to:

Town Manager Supervises:

Oversees all Town Operations in the Highway, Fleet/Maintenance and Transfer Station Divisions of the Public Works Department. This position also supervises an Administrative Assistant.

JOB GOAL

Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Town of Yarmouth Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs and supervises all Public Works Department Divisions, including the Highway, Project Management, Vehicle Maintenance and Transfer Station Operations. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. Issues instructions to Division Supervisors. Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, appearance, and conformance to policies and procedures. Addresses violations of policy, performance and behavioral concerns with employees immediately and professionally. Issues disciplinary action when appropriate and resolves grievances when needed. Assures that employees are adequately trained in their duties for both safety and efficiency. Participates in Union-Town management and negotiation meetings and assures proper execution of terms. Prepares and presents annual budget and capital improvements budget requests. Administers adopted budget for the Public Works Department. Develops plans and bid specifications for Public Works Department expenditures. Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, projects, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Public Works Department. Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility, including transportation, street and drainage.

Revised:

June, 202 Town of Yarmouth Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Continued): Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations. Maintains regular contact with consulting / construction engineers, contractors, venders, project managers, Town, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the public regarding department activities and services. Serves / participates on various boards and committees, including, but not limited to the Yarmouth Safety Committee, ecomaine, Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS), Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA), and the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association (MCAPWA). Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works and coordinates with other towns and regional entities as appropriate. Occasionally performs Public Works maintenance activities, including driving dump trucks, snow plowing, operating loaders and backhoes, etc. on an as-needed basis and pending staffing levels. Required to make frequent public presentations and attend all relevant meetings as necessary. Works closely with Public Safety in response to natural disasters, storm events and emergency preparedness. Works closely with Town Engineer in addressing MS4 permit requirements, infrastructure maintenance and inspection activities. Performs other work as assigned by the Town Manager.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Assists in the training of Town personnel in public works systems and techniques.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) B.S or A.S in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. (B) Minimum of five years previous public works / construction experience; or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Revised:

June, 202

Town of Yarmouth Job Description Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Considerable knowledge of public works and construction principles, practices and methods applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable Town policies, local and state laws, and regulations affecting Department activities. (B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment. (C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials and the public; Ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports. (D) Ability to use standard engineering instruments, interpret maps, construction plans and aerial photos. (E) Must possess skills to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other department heads, representatives of local, state and federal agencies and members of the general public. (F) Provides department leadership. Empowers and mentors supervisors to improve performance and foster personal growth.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid State CDL driver’s license in good standing. Strong abilities in public speaking, attention to detail and communication skills (verbal and written). Must be able to respond to emergencies as needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

All motorized Public Works Department vehicles and equipment, to include dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, pickup trucks and all manner of vehicles and equipment. This position will also utilize all traditional office equipment when in the office (personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database; phone; radio; fax, copier/scanner.

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. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office 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.

Revised:

June, 202 Town of Yarmouth Job Description 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 will range from quiet to very noisy, pending location at the time. 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. I have reviewed and understand the Public Works Director job description and believe it to be accurate and complete. I understand that the Public Works Director and/or Town Manager of The Town of Yarmouth retain the right to change the job description as deemed necessary. I will follow and adhere to my job description to the best of my ability. The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).