The City is seeking a full-time Public Works Director to join our dynamic team and champion our vision for the future. Serving under the direction of the City Manager, the DPW Director, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the operation of the City’s Public Works Department to maintain the quality and safety of the City’s infrastructure.

In coordination with City Administration, the DPW Director develops policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of City infrastructure. The Director also develops and administers the annual departmental budget, administers the solid waste and recycling program, and assists in land use development policies, procedures, and standards.

The DPW Director supervises the assignments of department staff, including streets, water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, storm water, drainage, motor pool/garage operations, lighting, forestry, facilities maintenance, and parks maintenance.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent specialized training or course work in civil engineering, building construction management, or a related field. Maybe be substituted with four additional years of related experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum ten years of progressively more responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, engineering and/or operation of public infrastructure systems or equivalent
Minimum seven years of experience in a supervisory capacity

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION

Valid Michigan Driver’s License
State of Michigan S-2 water distribution license or ability to obtain within first 12 months of hire
Storm Water Management Operator Construction and Industrial Certification strongly preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire

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Director of Public Works