Assistant Public Works Director

Southwick, Town of (MA); Southwick (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Southwick is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to assist the Public Works Director in the administration, planning, and oversight of DPW operations including engineering, highway, water, sewer, solid waste, stormwater management and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering/public works projects; managing MS4/stormwater compliance, inspections, and reporting; overseeing consultants/contractors; preparing bid specs, reports, and grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline; eight years of equivalent experience may substitute.
• Five years of managerial or supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of public works operations, construction and surveying practices, applicable regulations, CAD platforms, and ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering and public works projects.
• Manage MS4/stormwater compliance, inspections, and reporting.
• Oversee consultants and contractors; prepare bid specifications, reports and grant applications.
• Assist with departmental budgeting and long-range planning.
• Coordinate with Town departments, boards, residents, utilities and state/federal agencies.
• Assume supervisory responsibility for the department in the Director's extended absence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Problem-solving

Public works knowledge

CAD platforms

ArcGIS

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD platforms

ArcGIS

Job description

The Town of Southwick is seeking a qualified professional for the position of Assistant Public Works Director. This position works directly with the Public Works Director in the administration, planning, and oversight of DPW operations, including engineering, highway, water, sewer, solid waste, stormwater management, and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating engineering and public works projects; managing MS4/stormwater compliance, inspections, and reporting; overseeing consultants and contractors; preparing bid specifications, reports, and grant applications; assisting with departmental budgeting and long-range planning; and coordinating with Town departments, boards, residents, utilities, and state and federal agencies. The Assistant Director will assume supervisory responsibility for the department during an extended absence of the Director.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline, or eight years of equivalent experience; five years of managerial/supervisory experience; strong organizational, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills; knowledge of public works operations, construction and surveying practices, applicable regulations, CAD platforms, and ArcGIS; and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of municipal public works and engineering experience; NPDES Certified Stormwater Inspector certification; and D1 and T1 Drinking Water Operator licenses.

The position includes both office and field work and requires the ability to respond to emergency situations as necessary.

Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Southwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

https://www.southwickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5065/DPW-Assistant-Director-Job-Description