Director of Public Works

Wpraweb; Oak Creek (WI); Vor Ort; USD 108.000 - 136.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Oak Creek seeks a strategic Director of Public Works to lead a diverse department, delivering high‑quality municipal services and strong staff development. This executive will oversee right-of-way, storm drainage, snow removal, traffic control, street lighting, fleet, parks, and asset management across the DPW.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have extensive municipal/public works experience, including at least five years in a supervisory role over

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years municipal/public works experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience including supervision of public works contracts.

Aufgaben

• Provide personnel and project management within the DPW and coordinate with City departments.
• Oversee operations including right-of-way, utilities coordination, fleet, and street maintenance.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in construction management, project management, engineering, public or business administration

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Public Works
City of Oak Creek

Job Description

The City of Oak Creek is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly capable professional who understands that successful public works leadership is about much more than infrastructure; it’s about creating a community where people want to live, work, invest, and build their future. This executive leadership position is responsible for providing personnel and project management, organization, and supervisory direction in a diversified public works environment. Specific areas of focus include right-of-way management, storm drainage, snow removal coordination, traffic control management, street lighting, street repair, sidewalk maintenance, fleet management, refuse and recycling collection, parks and open space maintenance, forestry operations and asset management for the entire Department. This position acts to ensure the City fleet is operating at full efficiency for all staff to perform their assigned duties. The DPW oversees all aspects of public service delivery for the entire public works-related services suite, as well as coordinates with other City Departments. The DPW ensures timely, cost-effective, prioritized, conscientious, and efficient Department operations, a well-trained staff, and a safe workplace and positive work culture.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, engineering, public or business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in municipal administration, public works and street maintenance operations, public/private utilities, related construction work, including five (5) years at a supervisory level including supervision of public works contracts. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may qualify.

Salary/Salary Range
$108,473 - $135,591 based on qualifications.

Closing Date
10/23/2026

The City of Oak Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.