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Public Services Director
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What they do
A City or Town Manager manages operations and administration for a city or town. Oversees and directs all municipal departments. Implements policies that are voted upon by elected officials on a city or town council, and reports to the council on operations, finances or policy. Manages city or town budgets.
$162,402 / year median in Iowa
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Under the general direction of the City Manager, is responsible for the operation and performance of the Public Services Department for all City infrastructure such as streets/traffic controls, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, flood control systems, drainage areas parks maintenance and urban forestry. Oversees and approves maintenance (including building and fleet). for existing infrastructure and City equipment. Oversees the Community Compliance and Neighborhood Services activities for the City. Acts as City's representative on various Metropolitan area planning groups. Provides advice, guidance, and policy recommendations to the City Manager, City committees and the City Council as it relates to Public Services matters. This position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Public Works Administration, Construction Management , or related field . Ten (10) years of related work experience, with six (6)-eight (8) years in a management/supervisory capacity. Master's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration preferred.