Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

MP's Client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Public Works to oversee and enhance our civil city operations. This leadership role requires a proactive individual with a strong commitment to community service and effective management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Attend legislative meetings and advise on public works initiatives.
• Recruit and recommend hiring of civil city employees, ensuring compliance with employment laws and fair practices.
• Manage civil city projects and day-to-day operations across multiple departments, including Sanitation, Streets, MS4 Utility, and Parks & Recreation.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, execute contracts, and oversee procurement processes.
• Foster inter-departmental coordination and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure the maintenance and sustainability of city-owned properties and infrastructure.
• Serve as Floodplain Manager and ADA/Accessibility Coordinator, implementing compliance programs.
• Represent City at local and regional board meetings upon request.
• Collaborate closely with engineers and other professionals to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Responsible for proper maintenance of records, maps, plats, building records or any records pertaining to "job duties" and civil city projects
• Report to the Mayor and Board of Public Works on city affairs and improvements.
• Responsible for completing other duties as assigned, including emergency "call-out" duty if required;

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE HAS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience in public works management. Ideally, we are looking for around 5 years of experience.
• Knowledge/Skills: Ability to develop and implement strategic plans. Strong knowledge of municipal operations and relevant statues. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

ABOUT OUR CLIENT:

MP's client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. They desire to recruit the best-qualified candidates for employment with the City. Our Client provides work life balance, a great team culture, and competitive benefits! By joining our team, you are joining a team for the city and for the people who live here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 per year
• Competitive Benefits!!
• Onsite Position: Greendale, IN 47025
• Reports to: City Mayor

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