Director of Public Works

Sturtevant, WI (Population 7,000)

Located along the dynamic I-94 corridor in southeastern Wisconsin between Chicago and Milwaukee, Sturtevant is a village in motion with a rich history and genuine community spirit. It is a welcoming community with good schools, safe neighborhoods, great parks and recreational facilities, and growing, prosperous businesses. Sturtevant is a full-service community that prides itself on being a beautiful place to live, work, play, learn, and visit, and on providing high-quality municipal services.

Sturtevant seeks a new public works director and collaborative leader who can help achieve the Village’s short- and long-term infrastructure goals. Starting Salary up to $105K plus an excellent fringe benefits package, DOQ. Village President and six Board Members elected on a non-partisan basis. Directly oversees a total budget of $5.1M, including DPW Operations, Capital Projects, Facilities, Sewer and Stormwater Utilities, and Building/Code Inspections; 5 FT and 2PT employees. Future emphasis for the next public works director will include the following: TID #4 Redevelopment (Durand and Wisconsin Street Corridors); the South Park redevelopment; establishment of a long-range Village Capital Improvements Plan (CIP); DPW staff professional development and retention; facilitation of business and residential expansion efforts; continued development of intergovernmental partnerships and creative fiscal management.

Requires an Associate degree or advanced technical training in public works, civil engineering technology, construction management, water or wastewater operations, public administration, or a related field, with at least 5 years of progressive public works or construction leadership experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for assigned Village utility operations within a reasonable timeline established by the Village. Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or ability to obtain.

A strong background in supervision; budget development and management; facilities management; sanitary sewer operations; and capital improvement planning and execution, and the ability to cultivate positive and productive relationships with the Village Board, Village staff, and community members. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professional and personal integrity; a strong work ethic (commitment to public service); open, positive communication skills; the ability to build and lead the DPW team to address community issues and problems; and the ability to see the big picture and assist in moving Sturtevant forward. For more information, visit the community website at www.sturtevant-wi.gov. The Sturtevant Village Public Works Director Position Profile is available on the PAA website: www.public-administration.com.

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: Sue McDade; 1155 W. South Street, Whitewater, WI 53190; e-mail smcdade@public-administration.com; by November 28, 2026. Questions regarding this executive search should be directed to Kevin Brunner, PAA President, 262-903-9509 or kbrunner@public-administration.com.

Confidentiality must be requested by the applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.

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