Director of Public Works

The Position

Under administrative direction, the Director of Public Works plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Public Works Department, including the maintenance and operations of streets, storm drains, fleets, wastewater collections systems, and contract management for street maintenance, street striping, street sweeping and signal maintenance, and other programs; coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among Town departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to Town management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, public or business administration, or a related field. Possession of a Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

Five (5) years of responsible professional engineering or public works operations and maintenance experience with considerable supervisory or administrative experience. Experience in administering a municipal water utility is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $153,018 to $216,211 annually, with an anticipated Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) effective July 1, 2027. Placement within the salary range will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

In addition to the base salary, the Town offers:

• Cafeteria Plan up to the amount of $14,520 annually towards the purchase of medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Town paid life insurance of $50,000.
• Optional life insurance up to $300,000.
• Retiree Health Savings Plan.
• Automobile allowance of $570 per month.
• 80 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.
• 80 hours of accrued vacation during first year. New hires may be placed at an equivalent vacation accrual rate based on their length of continuous service with a former public agency.
• 13 paid holidays, plus 3 floating holidays.
• 9/80 Work Schedule.