Director of Public Works

Position Summary

The Public Works Director is responsible for the oversight and operations of the City of Holts Summit’s public works utilities. This role involves direct supervision of departmental staff, coordination of maintenance and repair activities, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and communication with stakeholders, including residents, developers, and city officials. This position ensures the efficient and safe functioning of the city's utilities and utilities facilities.

Essential Functions

The Public Works Director is responsible for the comprehensive management and operation of the city’s public works divisions. This role requires technical knowledge, administrative skills, and leadership in overseeing daily functions and long-term planning. Key responsibilities include:

· Operational Management: The Public Works Director oversees all daily operations of the wastewater and Transportation divisions. They are responsible for department direction, planning, and ensuring continuous compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

· Mechanical and Facility Maintenance: This role includes equipment management, as well as maintaining surrounding grounds through mowing and weed control. The Public Works Director also ensures the maintenance facilities are in a clean, organized, and fully operational condition.

· Equipment Operation: The Public Works Director oversees the use of various types of heavy equipment, such as backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, sludge trucks, and sewer flushing machines, ensuring their proper and safe use during daily operations and special projects.

· Departmental Oversight: The position involves maintaining a safe and efficient work environment, supervising and training Public Works personnel, and coordinating with the city departments during emergencies or city-sponsored events. The Public Works Director is responsible for overseeing and verifying employee timesheets and coordinating with the City Clerk to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. Additionally, the Public Works Director collaborates with the City Administrator to develop and manage the department’s annual budget, approve necessary purchases, and plan and oversee sewer construction projects carried out by city staff or contractors.

· Regulatory and Administrative Responsibilities: The Public Works Director prepares reports for regulatory agencies such as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and communicates regularly with city officials, including the City Administrator, Mayor, and Board of Aldermen. They play a key role in planning system expansions, reviewing development plans with engineers and developers, and recommending updates to city ordinances related to department operations.

• Physical Requirements: Lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly, and perform manual labor involving heavy lifting, stooping, bending, and twisting.

· Customer and Public Interaction: This position requires prompt and professional responses to public concerns, complaints, or service inquiries. The Public Works Director also attends city meetings, sometimes outside of regular work hours, to represent the Public Works and provide updates or information regarding ongoing or proposed projects.

• Flexibility: Maintain flexible hours for emergency callouts and snow removal events.

· Site Safety and Preparation: The Public Works Director ensures job sites are safe by eliminating hazards, setting up barricades and traffic control devices, and rerouting traffic when necessary. Safety is a top priority, and proper site preparation is essential to protect both workers and the public.

Education & Experience

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· At least 10 years of experience in municipal or government utilities or a related field.

· Managing teams or direct supervisory experience required.

· Previous experience operating heavy equipment, skid-loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, etc., is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Knowledge: The Public Works Director should have a solid understanding of street construction and repair, property maintenance, land use planning, new construction practices, and general maintenance procedures.

· Technical Skills: This role requires the ability to operate a wide range of construction and maintenance equipment, including lawn mowers, backhoes, skid-loaders, striping machines, dump trucks, and snowplows.

· Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to follow both oral and written instructions accurately. The Public Works Director must be effective in leading team members, interacting with the public, and representing the city in a clear, respectful, and professional manner.

· Availability & Responsiveness: The position requires a willingness to be on-call during anticipated weather events and the ability to respond promptly when needed, including outside regular work hours.

· Supervisory and Operational Abilities: The Public Works Director must be capable of supervising and training department personnel, making sound decisions under pressure, and solving problems quickly and effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high-quality customer service are essential for success in this role.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

· Work Environment: This role is both in office and requires working in a variety of weather and traffic conditions while using appropriate safety equipment. Exposure to unpredictable circumstances and inclement weather is likely. Potential exposure to human waste and hazardous materials.

· Physical Demands: The position demands the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and operate various pieces of machinery and equipment. Requires visual and auditory acuity; manual dexterity.

· Attendance: Regular attendance is essential to the role.

Special Requirements

· Must satisfactorily pass a background investigation.

· Must pass pre-employment physical, urinalysis screening, and physical capacity profile screening1.

· Must comply with city policies and procedures and municipal codes.

· A Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tank and air brake endorsements is a requirement of this position. If applicants do not have a CDL, they will be required to obtain a CDL permit within 6 months of hire and will be required to have a full CDL license within 1-year of hire.

Work Schedule

· The Public Works department is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the continuous and safe operation of the city’s utility infrastructure; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position may be required to work any time during the 24-hour day, and any day of the week; as necessary, to include weekends and holidays. This position does not come with any guarantee of a schedule, or specific days worked or days off. For the most part, this position is full-time Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings/weekends/holidays in the event of an emergency call-out. Hours are set at the discretion of the City Administrator, Mayor, and/or Board of Aldermen. Work hours may also vary depending on current projects and/or inclement weather conditions, or as otherwise directed by the City Administrator. Additional hours may be required, as this position may attend training sessions, meetings, and/or assist with special events as necessary.

Selection Process

· Candidates will be evaluated based on a formal application, interview, and review by the City Administrator.

Acknowledgement

This job description outlines the general nature and key responsibilities of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as needed to support the City’s overall operations; as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other members of the leadership team. The City reserves the right to revise or change job duties, personnel assignments, etc. if a need arises. In addition, employees may be required to work additional or varied hours and typical or non-typical duties during emergency situations. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment with the City of Holts Summit. City leadership reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and/or requirements as needed.

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth herein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned.

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,000