Public Works Director

The Public Works Director reports to the Village Manager and is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of the Department of Public Works. This position supervises, trains, and evaluates departmental staff; develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; prepares and administers the department's budget; and oversees all administrative functions of the department. The Public Works Director also performs field work as operational needs, staffing levels, and workload demands require.

This position is required to serve on an on-call basis outside of normal business hours to respond to emergencies and ensure the continued operation of essential public services.

An employee in this position may be required to perform any or all of the following essential functions. These examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as required. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Confer with the Village Manager, Village officials, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and staff regarding public works operations, capital improvement projects, maintenance activities, and departmental priorities. Identify and recommend needed improvements or replacement of Village infrastructure, including streets, water and sewer systems, parks, buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, and technology.

2. Plan, organize, assign, supervise, coordinate, review, and evaluate the work of all full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal Department of Public Works employees. Oversee and monitor the performance of contractors and vendors providing public works services to the Village.

3. Administer the provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements for departmental employees and participate as a member of the Village's collective bargaining team at the direction of the Village Manager.

4. Develop, implement, and manage departmental work plans, schedules, and staffing assignments to ensure efficient year-round and seasonal operations.

5. Direct and oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and regulatory compliance of the Village's streets, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, parks, public facilities, fleet, and related infrastructure. Serve as the Village's Water System Operator in Charge and oversee water quality testing, reporting, lake level management, GIS, and other departmental technologies.

6. Inspect and evaluate the work of employees and contractors to ensure compliance with established standards, project specifications, safety requirements, and proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

7. Conduct field inspections of construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with project requirements.

8. Ensure that all required reports, permits, inspections, testing, and regulatory filings are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner to federal, state, county, and local agencies.

9. Direct the preparation, maintenance, retention, and management of departmental records, correspondence, reports, permits, contracts, and other official documents in accordance with applicable laws and record retention requirements.

10. Investigate, respond to, and resolve citizen concerns, service requests, and complaints related to departmental operations.

11. Develop and administer the departmental operating and capital budgets. Monitor expenditures, recommend equipment purchases and capital improvements, prepare purchase requisitions, authorize expenditures within approved limits, and review invoices for payment.

12. Participate in field operations and perform maintenance, repair, construction, and emergency response duties as operational needs, staffing levels, or workload demands require.

13. Develop, implement, administer, and enforce departmental safety programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Conduct safety training, maintain required documentation, and promote a safe working environment.

14. Coordinate and provide assistance to other Village departments during routine operations, special events, emergencies, and other activities as needed.

15. Respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours and…