DPW Deputy Director

DPW Deputy Director The Town of Southbridge Department of Public Works introduces a great opportunity for a full-time Deputy Director of Public Works position. The Deputy Director of Public Works operates under the general direction of the Public Works Director and plays a pivotal role in the management and leadership of the department. This position entails comprehensive managerial responsibilities, including planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, leading, and evaluating the diverse programs and operations within the Department of Public Works. Acting as a key executive, the Deputy Director ensures the seamless operation and oversight of all DPW divisions, stepping in as the Acting Director in the absence of the DPW Director to maintain uninterrupted service delivery and operational excellence. Essential Functions: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) Oversee and manage daily operations across all DPW divisions, including streets, water, stormwater, solid waste, and facilities maintenance. Develop and implement operating budget, long-term capital improvement plans and maintenance schedules. Supervise division heads, ensuring adherence to policies, budgets, and timelines. Establish performance metrics for DPW operations and regularly review outcomes. Coordinate emergency response plans, including snow removal and storm damage recovery. Prepare and present comprehensive reports to the Director of Public Works and other municipal leaders. Represent the DPW at public meetings, responding to inquiries and engaging with community stakeholders when appropriate. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including stormwater and safety standards. Participate in contract negotiations, performance evaluations, and strategic planning efforts. Reviews all applications and permits for public utility installations in public streets. Provides technical support to various departments, boards, and committees. Provides technical advice and assistance to DPW Director of Operations and Foreman. Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as the situation dictates. The position will be open until filled. To Apply: Submit an application by clicking apply online button below. Follow the instructions, and include a cover letter and resume to complete your application. The Town of Southbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE Qualifications Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in public works administration or related field is preferred; or at least five to eight (5-8) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal public works, management, construction management, or infrastructure maintenance and operations, including water and sewer; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Civil Engineering and Project Management background preferred. MCPPO certification or equivalent preferred. Knowledge, Ability and Skill: Knowledge: Knowledge of the concepts, methods, techniques, and materials of public works management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of highway maintenance, basic engineering, parks and trees maintenance, cemetery maintenance, and solid waste disposal including recycling. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing municipal infrastructure. Ability: Ability to recognize town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment within accepted guidelines. Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of groups of employees engaged in a variety of department construction and maintenance operations. Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documents. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms. Ability to work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with citizen groups and/or citizen complaints. Skill: Skill in operating the above-mentioned equipment. Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear; uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain and access all areas of a construction site. May lift and/or move objects weighing up to 60 pounds such as books, equipment, supplies, etc. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Communicates verbally and in writing. Miscellaneous Information Supervision: Supervision Scope: Performs complex and highly responsible duties requiring a high level of initiative and independent judgment in the planning, administration and execution of the department's programs and services; works independently in formulating decisions regarding operations and plans. Supervision Received: Works under the policy and administrative direction of the Department of Public Works Director establishing short- and long-range plans and objectives. Works according to established professional department and town policies and procedures, standards, special directives, instructions and intent. Supervision Given: Assumes the responsibilities of the Department of Public Works Director in his/her absence. Supervises all department employees, assists in the hiring process, develops job direction, assigns tasks and instructions