Public Works Director

VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD

Job Title

Position Title: Director Public Works

FLSA Status:

Department: Public Works

Reports To: Village Manager

Compensation: $105K -120 K

Location: Onsite and on call

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Village of Maywood is a historic, close-knit community of roughly 23,500 residents located just 12 miles west of downtown Chicago in Cook County. Founded in 1881 and home to a proud legacy that includes ties to the Underground Railroad and to Loyola University Medical Center — a nationally ranked, Level I trauma and academic medical campus — Maywood offers the character of a traditional Midwestern village with the connectivity and opportunity of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Operating under a Village Manager form of government and guided by a mission of “Excellence in Service,” the Village is investing in the systems, infrastructure, and leadership needed to modernize how local government serves its residents. This is a rare opportunity for a technology leader to build a Department of Information Technology essentially from the ground up: shaping strategy, standards, and culture rather than inheriting someone else's. The Director will work closely with the Village Manager, elected officials, and department heads to make Maywood a model for smart, secure, and resident-focused municipal technology.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Director Public Works

This is an on-call role, and the ideal candidate will be a hands-on, approachable, and forward-thinking public works leader with strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to customer service. The Director of Public Works is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, planning, and operation of the Village's Public Works Department, including streets, parks, public buildings and facilities, water and wastewater utilities, snow and ice control, forestry, capital improvement planning, fleet and equipment management, and community event support. The Director works closely with Village leadership to ensure efficient and customer-focused service delivery.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Monitor and oversee the physical facilities of a local community or area.

· Analyze and assess proposals of the public work staff and evaluate projects against budget.

· Ensure Village water and sanitary collection systems are in compliance with State and Federal

· regulations.

· Monitor scheduled sampling requirements (water watch, etc.) and ensure that all necessary water and wastewater samples are collected properly and delivered to the appropriate laboratory for analysis. After analysis is completed and reported, make sure that the samples taken meet quality standards and that these results are also reported to the governing agencies that monitor these results. If there are samples that need to be re-sampled, these must be completed in a timely fashion to avoid violations.

· Complete all necessary reports, forms, and documents necessary to remain in compliance with all applicable governing agencies such as Illinois EPA, US EPA, Illinois DNR, IDOT, and other regulatory agencies.

· Enforce all provisions of water and sanitary collection system ordinances, Federal, State, County, and Local laws and regulations.

· Develop the protocol for hiring outside vendors including creation of fiscally responsible Village partnerships, bid specifications and recommend specific vendors for projects.

· Ensure that all works are completed successfully by contractors, vendors, and other public staff members.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree/Masters Preferred in Public Administration or similar degree

· At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public works, utilities, municipal operations, engineering, infrastructure maintenance, construction management, or a closely related field.

· Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Class B Operator License in good standing

· Valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Air Brake

· Experience in municipal construction, maintenance, water operations and operations of heavy equipment.

· Ability to communicate orally and in writing. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from residents, groups of elected officials, Village staff, developers/landowners and the general public.

· Thorough knowledge of excavation, trenching, and infrastructure repair. Knowledge of public notices and occupational hazards particular to this work, along with the necessary safety precautions. Knowledge of construction contract administration and estimating the cost of construction work.

· Strong project planning and tracking, budgeting, fiscal management, solid judgement, supportive and motivating leadership style and participatory management

· Must past drug and background check

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position offers a salary range of $ 105,000- $120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive public-sector benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan; paid time off and holidays; and the opportunity to make a visible, lasting impact on a Chicago-area community. (Final benefit details to be confirmed by the Village of Maywood.)

Notice to 3RD Party Firms

All unsolicited resumes become the property of the Village of Maywood. We are not seeking the partnership of staffing firms for this role. All candidates should apply to the village website: General office equipment; standard IT hardware, network, server, and security tools; laptop and mobile device provided.

Pay: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Location:

• Maywood, IL 60153 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000 - $120,000