COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
City of Worcester, MA - Worcester, MA
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Commissioner of Public Works for the Department of Public Works. Under the direction of the City Manager, the position is responsible for the direction, coordination, development and supervision of the Department of Public Works (DPW). This position monitors and manages the work of over 400 employees that make up the following divisions: Streets, Sanitation, Central Garage, Sewer, Water, Engineering and Administration and Finance. The Commissioner of Public Works will develop and implement department policies, programs, plans and procedures to ensure the continued growth and success of each division. This position may perform other duties as required or as dictated by job responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the supervision, direction and administration of all public works programs and functions.
- Determine the administrative and management needs of the department and prepare the necessary plans and programs to meet those needs.
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Public Works Department.
- Confer with City officials in determining plans and policies to be observed in the conduct of public works operations.
- Direct the maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, property, materials, apparatus and/or equipment used by or designated to be under the control of the department.
- Maintain contact and work with the City Manager in planning extensions, alterations, modifications to water, sewerage, and street systems.
- Oversee new or revised work projects and needs.
- Develop annual budget and long-term capital improvement programs for the City.
- Prepare and administer departmental budget and review the allocation of manpower and equipment assignments indicated by budget or work priority considerations.
- Direct the departmental purchasing activities, including the preparation of technical specifications for equipment, materials and other items for purchasing.
- Responsible for participating in the management of responding to natural and/or man-made emergencies as they arise on a 24/7, 365 days per year basis.
- Attend and participate in staff, department or other meetings, conferences, on committees, and task forces.
- Maintain contacts to keep abreast of developments in field or areas of interest or expertise.
- Oversee and participate in public outreach efforts to meet with community-based organizations as well as with area non-profit, state and federal agencies; attend meetings of the City Council as required and serve as a cabinet member of the City Manager.
- Direct, instruct, assist, check and train subordinates, directly or through subordinate supervision, as to schedules, methods and procedures, standards of performance, department or government rules, regulations, policies, activities or other matters affecting their work.
- Ensure that City of Worcester personnel rules and regulations are being upheld with all DPW personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business, Public Administration or related field of study
- Ten (10) years of related work experience in civil engineering or other public works areas
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience
- Excellent communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Business, Public Administration or related field of study
- Fifteen (15) years of work experience in civil engineering or other public works areas
- Seven (7) years of supervisory experience
- P.E. License in the state of Massachusetts
- Five (5) years of experience developing and preparing budget requests for a department or similar
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
