Overview

The Director of Public Works & Utilities oversees all Public Works & Utilities Department operations, including streets & sidewalk maintenance, parks & forestry, trails & open spaces, cemetery management, stormwater facilities, refuse & recycling, yard waste drop-off site, municipal facility maintenance, water & wastewater system operations, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. The Director is a salaried position and is expected to work in both the office and out in the field when necessary.

The Director oversees all Public Works & Utilities personnel, directly supervising the Public Works Superintendent and the Utilities Superintendent.

The Director is responsible for recording, compiling, and reporting information to regulatory agencies as required, including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Public Services Commission (PSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Madison Metropolitan Sewer District (MMSD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Dane and Green Counties, State of Wisconsin, and other federal agencies.

Duties

• Provides leadership, management, and direction to all department functional areas.
• Provides a vision for and leads the development of department goals and objectives, policies, procedures, capital and maintenance programs, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Ensures that all department programs and activities align with Village priorities and goals.
• Directs the development of the Public Works budget and provides for the review and monitoring of department expenditures, projections, and performance measures.
• Develop, maintain, and implement a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP); taking into considering the schedule of replacements, replacement type, maintenance, of infrastructure, equipment, and assets when considering projects.
• Coordinate refuse & recycling grants, DNR grants and programs, and the Tree City program.
• Inspects work sites as needed to ensure satisfactory work performance and site safety.
• Assist the Village Administrator in the recruitment and evaluation of department personnel.
• Coordinate with Police and the Fire & EMS District on emergency management responses.
• Works closely with the Village Engineer to manage all phases of infrastructure projects.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field from an accredited university is required. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public works management/construction management, with three (3 years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience to effectively manage the Public Works Department.
• Municipal Waterworks Operator Certification in Groundwater and Distribution or ability to attain within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Municipal Wastewater Operator Certification – – Subclass A1: Suspended Growth Processes, Subclass B: Solids Separation, Subclass C: Biological Solids/Sludges, Subclass P: Total Phosphorus, Subclass D: Disinfection, Subclass L: Laboratory, Subclass SS: Sanitary Sewage Collection Systems or ability to attain within eighteen (18) months of employment.
• Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or ability to attain within 12 months of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.05 - $39.66 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Belleville, WI 53508: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person