Public Works Director

Job Title: Director of Public Works

Job Summary: The Director of Public Works will be involved in directing the general operation of the Department of Public Works; advising and providing information to the County Executive and County Council regarding public works matters; performing other administrative duties as assigned. This role requires analytical thinking and extensive independent judgement.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements policy;
• Prepares and monitors the public works capitol and operating budgets and the cost-effective operation of all department functions, facilities, and equipment;
• Directs the general operation of the Department of Public Works, including the functions of engineering; facilities; environmental services; highways; utilities; and inspections, licenses and permits;
• Discusses public works matters with, and gives advice regarding them, to the County Executive; represents the administration before the County Council on public works issues, utility rate legislation, capital project fund transfers and other issues;
• Represents the County in meetings with other governmental agencies;
• Functions as Executive Secretary to the Board of Public Works;
• Supervises and is responsible for development of design standards, standards details and standard specifications for the County;

Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program from an accredited college or university in engineering and ten years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering and public works administration, including a minimum of four years in a managerial position in public works.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and public works administration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public administration, including budgeting.
• Thorough knowledge of supervisory and training principles and techniques.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,532.00 - $144,414.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, MD 21801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,532 - $144,414