Director, Public Works

Company: City of Lenoir
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me - button. Public Works DepartmentSalary Range: $88,312.73 - $127,261.17 (DOQ*) General Duties and Responsibilities: -Plans, coordinates and directs department operations, staff and contractors in general services including building maintenance, cemetery operations/maintenance, solid waste collection, automotive maintenance/repair and street repair/maintenance. Work involves short and long range planning, and major construction projects; supervision of a staff of approximately 46 employees; management of the department capital and operating budgets of 4+ million dollars, capital improvement recommendations and coordination of design, bidding, construction mgmt. inspection and acceptance for the City. Must represent the City in multiple regional and state issues and insure effective productivity of assigned personnel. Work is performed under the direction of the City Manager. -Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -Must have outstanding project management and organizational skills, including a thorough knowledge of departmental budgeting practices. Must have outstanding supervisory and customer service skills. Must have the ability to plan, organize and delegate work in various service functions. Must have the ability to exercise sound professional judgement and to interpret and prepare complex and detailed records and reports and communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Work involves considerable public contact, initiative and judgment, and a talent for excellent customer service to the public, City officials and staff, and fellow coworkers. Requirements: -Requires graduation from an accredited 4-yr. college or university w/ a degree in business or public admin, civil engineering, management, or related field and considerable related experience in municipal engineering or public works field including some supervisory and management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Professional Engineering (PE) certification is preferred. Possession of a valid NC drivers' license required. City Residency will be required within 12 months of appointment. Benefits: -12 Holidays; 10 Vacation Days; 12 Sick Days; Medical, Life, and Worker's Compensation Insurance; Retirement; Membership at City fitness facilities. Closing date for Applications: Open until filled; first review of applications will be on March 28, 2022. *Salary Depends on Qualifications (DOQ) To apply, a completed City of Lenoir application in addition to a cover letter and resume` should be submitted to the City of Lenoir Human Resources Department, PO Box 958, Lenoir, NC 28645 or faxed to 828-367-1023. Contact Crystal Smith at 828-757-2202 for additional information. Pre-employment drug screen required. THE CITY OF LENOIR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

• City of Lenoir
  PO Box 958
  801 West Avenue NW -
  Lenoir, NC 28645
  828-757-2200

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