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Assistant Public Works Director

City of Green Bay
Green, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/15/2026 CLOSED ON 4/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Public Works Director position at City of Green Bay?

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you an experienced civil or environmental

engineering professional looking to make a measurable impact on the

health, sustainability, and future of an entire community? The City of

Green Bay is seeking a forward-thinking, collaborative Assistant Public

Works Director (Utilities) to lead key utility operations and help drive

long-term resiliency across the city\'s stormwater and sanitary sewer

systems. In this influential leadership role, you will oversee the

planning, design, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of Green Bay\'s

sanitary and stormwater utilities, while guiding a team of engineering

and technical professionals dedicated to high-quality public service.

You will play a central role in utility budgeting, rate development,

infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and strategic

coordination with state and federal agencies. This role also provides

oversight of the City\'s Geographic Information System (GIS) program and

staff working in sustainability and resiliencymaking it a standout

opportunity for leaders who enjoy broad impact, innovation, and

multidisciplinary work. Examples of Duties: -Supervises Utility Division

engineering personnel in the preliminary preparation of plans and

specifications of public works projects. -Oversees the work and provides

direction to the Sewer Superintendent regarding maintenance and

management of the City\'s sewer systems. -Oversees the daily operation

and maintenance of the City\'s sanitary and storm sewer systems.

Develops and monitors the Sanitary Sewer Utility budget, monitors

expenditures and determines the rates. -Manages and ensures compliance

of storm water and sanitary permits, regulations and compliance orders.

  • Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the City\'s Erosion

Control Program, including the review and authorization of erosion

control permits, and educational programs. -Prepares and reviews

technical reports, studies, permit applications and grant applications

as required. -Provides oversight for the review of all site plans and

proposed development projects. Reviews plans and specifications prepared

by consultants. -Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the

City\'s Storm Water Management Program, including the review and

authorization of post-construction storm water permits and educational

programs. Prepares the Storm Water Utility budget, monitors expenditures

and determines the rates. -Manages the Department of Public Works\'

Geographical Information System (GIS). -Oversees resiliency and

sustainability staff in the planning and implementation of related

programs. -Prepares public works contracts, purchase orders, service

contracts, invoices and reviews payments and change orders related to

various utility programs. -Prepares the Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer

Utility annual and long-range capital equipment and improvement

programs. -Oversees the capital asset management and accounting for

storm water and sanitary sewer. Responsible for coordination of rate

collections for both utilities. -Oversees the sanitary sewer billing of

the City\'s industrial monitored customers and municipal customers.

  • Serves as the lead liaison between the City and other governmental

agencies (WDNR, EPA, etc.), the regional wastewater treatment plant (NEW

Water), industrial customers, and adjacent municipalities related to

stormwater and sanitary sewers. -Meets with the public, developers,

contractors, consultants, other City departments and agencies to provide

technical engineering assistance and guidance on projects and ensures

compliance (i.e. inspection of private stormwater management practices,

illicit discharges, illicit connections, etc.) -Provides oversight and

responds to complaints and damage/claim reports when required. Maintains

knowledge of advances in technology, industry issues, and best practices

(PFAS, Infiltration & Inflow). -Performs other duties as assigned.

  • \*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills &

Abilities: -Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of

civil, environmental and structural engineering; modern engineering

methods and practices followed in preparing designs, plans,

specifications, estimates, and reports as applied to storm water,

sanitary sewer, pavement and environmental construction. Considerable

knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local codes related to

municipal, public works and private projects. Considerable knowledge of

the operation and maintenance sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems.

Considerable knowledge of regulatory compliance under WPDES permits for

municipal stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. Comprehensive knowledge

of effective management principles and techniques. -Considerable skill

in utility management and long-range system planning. Considerable skill

in budgeting, rate calculations, fiscal and billing practices.

Considerable skill in preparing and reviewing complex designs, details,

estimates, plans and specifications for public works and private

development projects. Considerable skill in the application of

engineering theory to complex field problems. Considerable skill in

reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications.

Considerable skill in receiving assignments in general terms and to

schedule, plan, direct and oversee the work of a diversified staff; ;

coordinating the work of the divisions; applying engineering theory to

complex field problems and coordinating various engineering and

operational activities. -Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and

the required software. Ability to follow oral and written instructions

and to work independently. Ability to analyze and make sound,

independent decisions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally

and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with staff, other agencies, contractors, the general

public and City officials. Ability to work the required hours of the

position. -May be required to demonstrate minimum competency by

successfully passing approved tests. Physical Requirements: Ability to

perform the following activities: -Lifting and carrying up to 10-20

pounds. -Frequent standing, walking and sitting. -Ability to focus for

long period of time on projects. -Ability to reach, climb, stoop and

lift. -Ability to walk on rough or uneven terrain. -Ability to work in

varied environmental conditions. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply Online: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/greenbaywi/default.cfm

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