MGT is pleased to assist the City of Fountain Inn (pop. 13,864) in the search for a new Director of Public Works who will oversee the development, maintenance, and management of all public works projects and initiatives within the city, including but not limited to sewer, stormwater, sanitation, recycling, yard debris, streets maintenance, parks maintenance, and facilities maintenance.

About Fountain Inn

Nestled in the foothills of Upstate South Carolina, Fountain Inn is a charming city in the heart of an incredibly scenic state. Only minutes from the mountains and a couple of hours from the coast, the city is the ideal location for relocating families, friends, and businesses. Living in the city offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and modern conveniences and combines affordability, community engagement, and access to quality education and recreation, making it a wonderful place to live!

The Position

Reporting to the City Manager, the Director of Public Works leads a team of 27 employees. manage a $2.4 million operating budget (and oversee $10 million capital project budget to Slip sewer lines) and provide direction and support to ensure the successful execution and completion of projects and initiatives.

The essential functions of the job include strategy development, strategic planning and assessment, team leadership, stakeholder communications, budgetary oversight, services evaluation, contracts oversight, regulatory compliance, and public relations. For a complete job description, please see the Position Brochure.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, or a related field required
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in public works, infrastructure, maintenance, and repair
Lead or supervisory experience
A comparable combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge will also be considered.

Other Important Information

The salary range is $90,000 - $117,000.

Employees enjoy participation in the state retirement system and a comprehensive benefit.

package including state health, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental long-term disability. Program details can be found on State of South Carolina Benefit Program page.

The posting deadline date is Friday, December 13th. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter, and contact information for five supervisory and/or professional references to the attention of Lane Bailey, MGT Senior Consultant. For confidential questions, please feel free to contact Lane Bailey, MGT Senior Consultant at (704) 798-8221 or Joan Walko, MGT Senior Consultant at (410) 499-9586.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fountain Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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