Public Works Director

Town of Yarmouth

Job Description

Position Title: Public Works Director

FLSA Status: Full-Time/Exempt Position

Reports to: Town Manager

Supervises: Oversees all Town Operations in the Highway, Fleet/Maintenance and

Transfer Station Divisions of the Public Works Department. This position
also supervises an Administrative Assistant.

JOB GOAL: Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning,
organizing, directing, and supervising the Town of Yarmouth Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and supervises all Public Works Department Divisions, including the Highway, Project

• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, appearance, and conformance to policies and

• Addresses violations of policy, performance and behavioral concerns with employees immediately

• Assures that employees are adequately trained in their duties for both safety and efficiency.
  

• Participates in Union-Town management and negotiation meetings and assures proper execution of

• Prepares and presents annual budget and capital improvements budget requests. Administers

• Develops plans and bid specifications for Public Works Department expenditures.
  

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, projects, plans, services,

• Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas

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Town of Yarmouth

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Continued):

• Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards,

• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates

• Maintains regular contact with consulting / construction engineers, contractors, venders, project

• Serves / participates on various boards and committees, including, but not limited to the Yarmouth

• Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works and coordinates with other towns and

• Occasionally performs Public Works maintenance activities, including driving dump trucks, snow

• Required to make frequent public presentations and attend all relevant meetings as necessary.
  

• Works closely with Public Safety in response to natural disasters, storm events and emergency

• Works closely with Town Engineer in addressing MS4 permit requirements, infrastructure

• Performs other work as assigned by the Town Manager.
  

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Assists in the training of Town personnel in public works systems and techniques.

(A) B.S or A.S in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related
discipline.

(B) Minimum of five years previous public works / construction experience; or
(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Town of Yarmouth

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Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Considerable knowledge of public works and construction principles, practices and methods
applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable Town policies, local and
state laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.

(B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
(C) Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other

governmental agency representatives, Town officials and the public; Ability to conduct necessary
research and compile comprehensive reports.

(D) Ability to use standard engineering instruments, interpret maps, construction plans and aerial
photos.

(E) Must possess skills to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other department
heads, representatives of local, state and federal agencies and members of the general public.

(F) Provides department leadership. Empowers and mentors supervisors to improve performance
and foster personal growth.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid State CDL driver's license in good standing.
  

• Strong abilities in public speaking, attention to detail and communication skills (verbal and written).
  

• Must be able to respond to emergencies as needed.

• All motorized Public Works Department vehicles and equipment, to include dump trucks, backhoes,

• This position will also utilize all traditional office equipment when in the office (personal computer,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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.

Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various
land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye
coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands
to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear;
and smell.

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Town of Yarmouth

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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is
occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to very noisy, pending location at the time.

The duties listed above 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.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of
the job change.

I have reviewed and understand the Public Works Director job description and believe it to be accurate
and complete. I understand that the Public Works Director and/or Town Manager of The Town of
Yarmouth retain the right to change the job description as deemed necessary. I will follow and adhere to
my job description to the best of my ability.

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).