This is the senior level of the Public Works Management series and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall operations of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include developing departmental goals, policies, operating plans, and budgets; planning and overseeing the maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure, facilities, vehicles, and equipment; directing emergency and seasonal operations; and ensuring the safe, lawful, efficient, and responsive delivery of public works services. The incumbent is expected to promote an organizational culture of customer service by setting clear expectations for timely, respectful, responsive, and solution-focused service to residents, businesses, and other City departments. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over administrative, supervisory, technical, skilled, and labor personnel. The incumbent does related work as required. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. The work includes office and field activities, travel to work sites, exposure to construction and public works environments, and availability during severe weather and other emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: Either (A) Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation with a Bachelor's Degree in civil or environmental engineering, construction management, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or a closely related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public works, infrastructure construction or maintenance, municipal operations, facilities, fleet, utilities, or a closely related field, three (3) years of which shall have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or (B) Graduation from a college or university accredited as described in (A) with an Associate's Degree in one of the fields described above, and seven (7) years of experience as described in (A), four (4) years of which shall have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity; or (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

: Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

: Must be available to respond outside normal working hours during severe weather, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies;

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

: As a City officer, the incumbent should reside within the City of Watertown in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and the City Charter, except as otherwise provided by local law adopted by the City Council. Please reach out to civilservice@watertown-ny.gov for additional details!

• Medical coverage through UMR with Teledoc Health
• Dental and Vision coverage through Guardian
• Eligibility to qualify for a pension through the NYS retirement system
• 457B Retirement Savings Account with potential rollover opportunities
• Vacation and Sick Time accruals
• Employee Assistance Program and so much more!