Director of Public Works

Director of Public Works 9955 Grubbs Road, Wexford, PA 15090 $95,000

• $110,000 a year
• Full-time $95,000
• $110,000 a year
• Full-time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Public Works Director serves as the senior management professional responsible for the planning, administration, supervision, and coordination of the Town's public works operations, infrastructure systems, capital improvement projects, facilities, fleet, stormwater management program, and related municipal services. The Director provides leadership for all Public Works personnel and serves as a key member of the Town's management team, ensuring efficient operations, regulatory compliance, asset management, and long-range infrastructure planning. The Public Works Director reports directly to the Town Manager. This is a responsible, technical, supervisory position. The Public Works Director is assisted by three foremen and leads a team of twenty-two (22) union employees, including laborers, mechanics and sign shop technicians. The Director operates with a high level of day-to-day independence, but coordinates with other department heads, the Assistant Town Manager, and the Town Manager on a regular basis. Work is typically performed during regularly scheduled hours but will require occasional attendance at evening meetings as well as occasional attendance at evening and weekend events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Direct and supervise all operations and activities of the Public Works Department. ▪ Provide leadership and oversight to supervisors, foremen, mechanics, operators, laborers, and administrative personnel. ▪ Develop departmental goals, policies, procedures, performance measures, and operational standards. ▪ Coordinate roadway maintenance, stormwater system operations, fleet management, facilities maintenance, parks maintenance, and related public infrastructure services. ▪ Prepare and administer departmental operating and capital budgets. ▪ Develop annual work plans and long-range capital improvement recommendations. ▪ Prepare reports, presentations, policies, resolutions, and recommendations for the Town Manager and Town Council. ▪ Coordinate with the Town Engineer, consulting engineers, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies regarding infrastructure projects and maintenance activities. ▪ Manage public works construction and maintenance projects from planning through completion. ▪ Oversee procurement activities, consultant coordination, contractor management, and project inspections. ▪ Administer infrastructure asset management programs and long-range replacement planning ▪ Coordinate permitting and regulatory compliance with PennDOT, DEP, Allegheny County Conservation District, PA One Call, and other agencies. ▪ Respond to emergencies, severe weather events, resident concerns, and after-hours operational issues. ▪ Assist with grant applications, grant administration, and funding opportunities. ▪ Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and standards. ▪ Attend seminars and conferences as a means of continuing education. ▪ Perform other essential duties as assigned or required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Physical demands consist of frequent standing, climbing, walking, crawling, bending, stooping, or lifting; lifting and/or moving may include up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and the mobility to visit job sites on a regular basis. Visits to job sites include exposure to dust, extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and inclement weather in a construction zone environment with occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions. May be required to traverse uneven or rugged terrain, work in trenches, climb ladders, and walk on steep slope surfaces. Will be exposed to heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction; communicate both verbally and in written form with clarity and operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. The conditions listed above 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 job functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

▪ Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering Technology, Environmental Management, Public Works Management, or a related field preferred AND a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, infrastructure management, construction management, utilities, facilities management or related operations OR ▪ High school diploma or GED equivalent AND a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, infrastructure management, construction management, utilities, facilities management, or related operations. ▪ Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience. ▪ Experience in municipal operations, capital project management, budgeting, infrastructure systems and regulatory compliance preferred. ▪ APWA Public Works Management certification, Pennsylvania Municipal Management certifications, OSHA training, FEMA training, or related professional certifications preferred▪ Possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or ability to obtain. ▪ Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

▪ Thorough knowledge of municipal public works operations and infrastructure management. ▪ Knowledge of roadway maintenance, stormwater systems, fleet operations, facilities maintenance, and asset management principles. ▪ Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, GIS applications, asset management systems, and municipal operations software. ▪ Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. ▪ Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures during field inspection work. ▪ Ability to supervise personnel and manage multiple projects simultaneously. ▪ Ability to prepare budgets, reports, policies, operational analyses, and correspondence. ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with employees, elected officials, residents, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies. ▪ Ability to prepare reports or business correspondence, maintain related records, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, contractors, property owners, officials and the general public. ▪ Ability to use the environment, tools, and skill training available in the workplace to develop additional abilities.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@townofmccandless.org. Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Town of McCandless is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are to be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. The Town of McCandless does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Pay:

$95,000.00

• $110,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person