Job Overview
Public Works Director
Public Works Department
Salary Range: $109,116.80 $180,065.60 Annually
FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Posting Closing Date: August 6, 2026 or until filled
Summary
This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing the operations and programs of the City’s Public Works Department.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and administers the operations and activities of the Public Works Department: Street Maintenance, Sanitation, and Fleet Maintenance Divisions.
- Coordinates and assists with the design, plan preparation, specifications, bidding, contracting, and inspecting of public works infrastructure projects.
- Attends and participates in City Council meetings; reports on research, special projects, and other relevant information may attend other meetings as required.
- Responds timely to inquiries from the City Council, administration, citizens, citizen groups and other city departments to schedule work and provide status reports of current and future projects.
- Provides advice and assistance to other City departments, City Manager, City Council, and property owners.
- Prepares and implements annual work plans, goals, and objectives; reviews plans for system improvements and development activities.
- Assess and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
- Develops, prepares, justifies, presents, and supervises a departmental work plan, departmental budgets, capital improvements, and long-range financial planning.
- Directs studies to assess current operations and determine future needs within the department and the City.
- Develops the annual budget and coordinates operations and maintenance of the Municipal Operations Center.
- Promotes OSHA regulations dealing with construction activities, making sure that proper equipment is available and safety policies are understood and followed.
- Assists with preparation and maintenance of Powell Bill records and reports.
- Manages time and leave records of Public Works employees.
- Responds to citizens’ inquiries and complaints.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
- Associate degree in mechanical, civil, or environmental technology, public administration, or related field.
- Four (4) years of management and administrator experience in public works or other related managerial experience.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of best practices related to construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways and appurtenant structures, fleet maintenance, and general municipal operations.
- Extensive knowledge of the safety standards and practices related to construction, operating within public right-of-way, vehicle maintenance,and operation of typical municipal equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.
- Extensive knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
- General knowledge of governmental budgeting, personnel, and purchasing practices.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate operations practices, identify opportunities for improvement and/or corrective actions, and implement such improvements.
- Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, construction specifications, and contracted documents.
- Ability to accurately apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate operations and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to develop long-term and short-term plans, strategies, and programs.
- Ability to effectively organize and utilize department resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget authority, including in the areas of snow removal, debris collection & removal, and other emergency response activities.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, city officials, contractors, architects, and the public.
Job Related Physical Requirements
This position generally involves primarily sedentary work requiring the exertion of 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions
The employee generally is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits At A Glance
Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees’ benefits differ from full-time employees’ benefits and are listed below.
Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here: City of Statesville Benefits
Full-Time Employee Benefits
Health & Welfare Benefits
- Health Care Insurance PPO or HDHP/Prescription Drug Program
- Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
- Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Secondary Language Incentive Pay
- Bereavement Leave
Retirement Benefits
- Pension Plan – NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
- NC 401(k) Empower
- NC Roth 401(k) Empower
- NC 401(k) Match Empower
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Roth 457(b) Nationwide
- Fireman’s Pension Fund
Time-Off Benefits
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
- Military Differential Pay
Wellness Benefits
- Health Fair
- Biometric Screening
- Flu Shots
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts
Additional Benefits
- Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
- Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
- Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veterans Breakfast
- Service Award Program
- Career Development (eligible departments)
- Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
- Cellphone Discounts
- City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Group Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
Safety Benefits (Eligibility: based on job position)
- Boot Vouchers – yearly
- Safety Glasses – every (2) years
- Hearing Tests – yearly
- Uniforms (eligible departments)
Police Department Benefits
- Law Enforcement Officers’ Separation Allowance
- Degree Incentive
- Certification Incentive
- Specialized Unit Incentive
- Shift Differential Pay
- 401(k) 5% Contribution
- Uniform Stipend (based on position)
Part-Time Employee Benefits
- Health Fair
- Flu Shots
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veteran’s Breakfast
- Service Awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program – Working Advantage Benefits
- Biometric Screening
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Fitness Center Discounts
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Do you have an associate degree (or higher) in mechanical, civil, or environmental technology, public administration, or related field?
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If you answered "Yes" to question 1, please list your degree major(s) or area(s) of study (e.g., Mechanical Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, Public Administration). If you answered "No," enter "N/A."
03
How many years of management and administrator experience in public works or other related managerial experience do you have?
- Not Applicable or None
- Less than 4 years
- 4 - 6 years
- 7 - 9 years
- 10 or more years
04
Do you have a valid driver's license?
05
Which of the following public works functions have you managed? (Select all that apply.)
- Street Maintenance
- Fleet Maintenance
- Solid Waste/Sanitation
- Stormwater
- Capital Improvement Projects
- Right-of-way Maintenance
- Not Applicable or None of the above
06
I certify that my application is complete, my resume is attached, and my application materials accurately represent my education, training, and work experience. I understand that the information provided will be used to determine whether I meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
