Public Works Services Coordinator

The Public Works Services Coordinator provides coordination, project support, regulatory compliance, infrastructure management, utility coordination, construction oversight, and administrative support for public works activities within the Village of Jackson. Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, the position supports the planning, maintenance, improvement, and construction of Village infrastructure, including streets, stormwater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, utilities, and related facilities.

The position coordinates permits, supports utility reporting, assists with inspections and project administration, and serves as a liaison with contractors, consultants, utilities, property owners, and other governmental entities. The position also operationally supports stormwater management functions including stormwater inspections, erosion control oversight, illicit discharge investigations, infrastructure mapping and recordkeeping, annual reporting, and municipal stormwater permit requirements.

This role reports to work Monday through Friday from 7AM-3:30PM and occasionally hours outside of that time as requested. In 2027, the Public Works Department will pilot a summer hours program from May to September, which allows this role to work 9-hour days M-Th, and a 4-hour day on Fridays.

The hiring range for the position is between $28.85-$38.46 per hour, and dependent upon qualifications.

Other duties or functions may be required from time to time; therefore, the information below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities for this position.

• Reviews plans, specifications, development plans, drainage studies, and construction documents for compliance with Village standards and applicable regulations.
• Coordinates with developers, consultants, contractors, utilities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and governmental entities.
• Assists with project planning, scheduling, cost estimates, capital improvement planning, budgeting, and infrastructure assessments.
• Conducts and coordinates field inspections, site evaluations, construction observation, and surveys.
• Coordinates roadway, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other infrastructure improvements.
• Maintains GIS mapping, utility records, infrastructure inventories, and asset management information.
• Researches infrastructure issues and develops practical recommendations and solutions.
• Assists the Director of Public Works with long-range planning, capital projects, departmental initiatives, and related projects.
• Responds to public concerns regarding infrastructure, utilities, drainage, and construction.
• Attends departmental, committee, Board of Public Works, utility, and other meetings and provides project updates and technical information.
• Coordinates permitting, inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance for Village public works activities.
• Assists with applicable Wisconsin DNR, PSC, WisDOT, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Supports the Village’s stormwater and MS4 programs, including inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, public education, and compliance.
• Inspects and monitors stormwater facilities, drainage systems, outfalls, detention and infiltration facilities, and construction sites.
• Reviews grading, erosion control, drainage, and stormwater management plans for compliance.
• Assists with illicit discharge investigations, drainage and flooding concerns, watershed management, and water quality initiatives.
• Maintains regulatory, stormwater, GIS, inspection, permit, and infrastructure records.
• Maintains records and prepares reports for water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, street lighting, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Assists with infrastructure and utility…