Public Works Director

Chambersburg Borough is Seeking a Public Works Director

The Borough of Chambersburg is seeking a high-performing professional to join our leadership team. The
Public Works Director will provide oversight of several disparate functional areas including: Highway
maintenance & repair, Sanitation collection & transport, and Motor Equipment management &
maintenance. Performs supervisory, administrative, and professional work involving planning, organizing,
budgeting, directing and supervising municipal Public Works, including but not limited to management of
public streets, rights of way, street repair program, street paving program, contractors and utilities working
on public streets and parking lots, storm sewer facility maintenance, snow removal, animal control,
protection from obstructions in the right of way, the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and other
non-illuminated traffic control and parking control devices and signage, centralized garage facility
management, motor pool management, vehicle maintenance and equipment repair, financial planning for
vehicle replacement, the management of tools and equipment at the Central Garage, residential and
commercial waste collection, negotiation of and maintenance of contracts with landfills and
waste/recycling contractors, management of the recycling program, compliance and reporting on
sanitation programs with the State of Pennsylvania, management of the green yard waste program, leaf
collection program, street sweeping program, bulky waste drop off program, e-waste drop off program,
and enforcement of sanitation rules. Member of the Borough Manager’s management team.
Competitive total compensation package, including; outstanding benefits, paid time off, generous
continuing education program, longevity step increases, Health, Vision, Dental, Life Ins. and pension
options. Starting salary: $103,396.80-$112,964.80, DOE.

Acceptable Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or
university with five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and administrative experience in
public works management in a similarly sized or larger municipal operation overseeing a comprehensive
and broad- based public works organization. Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class A CDL driver’s
license with Air Brakes designation within one (1) year of hire. Demonstrated leadership experience and a
strong history of working with policy makers and elected officials. Any combination of education, training, and experience that indicates an ability to manage these operations at this level.

General Duties and Responsibilities of the Public Works Director (not all inclusive)

• Develops and administers general operating policies and procedures that ensure the maximum

utilization of available resources through the appropriate allocation of staffing and equipment to
all public works functions

• Develops and manages roadway winter maintenance programs.
• Provides operational management of emergency activities to ensure the public’s safety

associated with rainstorms, flood protection, and snow and ice removal.

• Responsible for the general oversight of the coordination, planning, and scheduling of all routine

and emergency repair work required to maintain the Borough-owned system of roads, storm
sewers, catch basins, bridges, sidewalks, decorative fountains, plazas, stairs, and all other
dedicated public works infrastructure.

• Oversees the coordination and management of the municipal solid waste and recycling programs,

collection, sorting, processing, removal, transfer, and landfill activities.

• Responsible for the oversight and management of the municipal motorized equipment and

vehicle maintenance, purchase, financing, fueling, contract-maintenance, and central garage operations. Oversees the management and maintenance of the Borough’s fleet of vehicles and equipment and recommends the purchase of new vehicles and equipment.

• Responsible for administering the Curb and Sidewalk Master Plan/Map and Policy and for serving

as a staff liaison to the Curb and Sidewalk Board of Appeal.

• Establishes standards of performance and safety as well as personal behavior for all Public

Works employees and represents the Borough with dignity and respect to internal and external
customers.

Chambersburg Borough management jobs require residency of 15 driving miles from Borough
Corporate limits within one year of hire date; and, one must remain within residency area while employed. Potential relocation assistance.

Be a part of our community team. APPLY ONLINE at
Borough of Chambersburg

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFIED BOROUGH RESIDENTS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE VETERANS PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED VETERANS

PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUALS
WHO DO NOT USE TOBACCO PRODUCTS

ALL APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE BOROUGH OF CHAMBERSBURG DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, MARIATIAL STATUS, CITIZENSHIP, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHERCHARACHTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW. ANY PERSON WHO NEEDS AN ACCOMMODATION (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT) DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS SHOULD CALL 717-251-2462.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2022 5PM