Public Works Director

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

City Of Jonesboro - Jonesboro, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Jonesboro, GA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Public Works Director is responsible for overseeing various public works activities in the city, including planning, organizing, supervising, and inspecting the work of subordinates. This role involves ensuring that projects are completed according to instructions and may require the incumbent to operate equipment and perform manual labor. The position requires availability for on-call duty for emergency public works activities and is performed under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and supervises maintenance work such as laying pipes, building or repairing catch basins, patching, and paving potholes.
• Schedules, supervises, and inspects the work of crews engaged in constructing, maintaining, and repairing sidewalks and other city-owned systems.
• Produces bid documents for public works projects; coordinates with engineers for project administration and construction plan design.
• Receives complaints and reports on conditions of City streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, buildings, and equipment; consults with City Manager to establish priorities for maintenance and repair work.
• Plans and supervises the work of crews engaged in street and right-of-way cleaning, including mowing, and in the collection of trash and debris from City streets.
• Answers complaints from citizens regarding trash collection services; directs corrective action as required; coordinates with third-party sanitation service provider.
• Plans and supervises maintenance operations of the City Cemetery, including mowing of grass and weeding.
• Plans and supervises operations of the City's Parks, including park maintenance and restroom operations.
• Installs or repairs street signs in subdivisions and other areas.
• Monitors and oversees the City's physical facilities; repairs plumbing fixtures and performs other duties in buildings and facilities.
• Discusses scope and methods of projects with City Manager; analyzes and assesses infrastructure needs; assists with long-term planning and programs.
• Maintains daily logs or records of maintenance projects.
• Inspects equipment used in public works operations; directs repairs as necessary; instructs equipment operators in proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Ensures that work is performed in accordance with established safety rules and City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends meetings of Council and other committee and organizational meetings as directed.
• Prepares and recommends the annual budget for departments and funds under the Director's purview, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in performing comparable administrative, technical, and supervisory duties.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with customers and the general public by telephone and in person.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in underground utilities management.
• Knowledge of municipal public works construction and maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with budget preparation and expenditure control.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $70,000 per year.
• On-call duty for emergency public works activities.