Public Works Director job in Wake Forest
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Organization: | Town of Wake Forest | Job Category: | Director Public Works | Job Type: | Full Time | Country: | USA | State/Province: | North Carolina (NC) | City: | Wake Forest | Post Code: | 27587 | Salary and Benefits: | Salary Range: $86,695 - $113,956 | Post Date: | 01/10/2018 |
The Town of Wake Forest seeks an energetic and team oriented individual for the position of Public Works Director. This position performs difficult professional, technical, and administrative work planning, organizing, and directing a variety of public works activities including cemetery, street maintenance and repair; electric distribution system; environmental services and equipment services. The successful candidate will supervise subordinate personnel who are directly responsible for supervision of major divisions. The successful candidate will provide technical advice and assistance to the Town Manager and the Board in the improvement of electric utilities, streets and other infrastructure, and insure that municipal work crews utilize modern, safe, effective and efficient practices. This position manages and plans the activities of public works; and insures coordination of activities with other departments. The ideal candidate will also be able to research and recommend operational changes to the Town Manager; perform selection, promotion, training, counseling and disciplining of department personnel in consultation with the Town Manager; meet frequently with subordinate supervisors to solve more complex problems; and set priorities and deadlines. This position will also manage the residential solid waste and recycling programs including oversight of the contract with a private provider; verify that billings are correct; manage the commercial solid waste contract provisions; and plan and manage major construction projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparation and review of departmental operating budgets and CIP. Desirable Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil, electrical or environmental engineering, or related field, and considerable experience in a responsible management position in the public works field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license. North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license is desirable. The Town offers an excellent benefits package. To apply please go to https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/employment-opportunities.aspx. All inquiries should be e-mailed to vjones@wakeforestnc.gov.
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