Public Works Assistant Director - Public Services Leader

City-of-Wood-Dal; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Paid vacation and sick leave accrual

Medical, dental, vision, and life 보험

Job summary

The City of Wood Dale is seeking an experienced professional to join our Public Works team as Assistant Director of Public Works – Public Services. Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the assistant director will supervise Public Services operations including streets, water, facilities maintenance, and fleet maintenance, ensuring efficient municipal service delivery.

The role involves leadership, policy development, budgeting, and coordinating departmental initiatives, with an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience with increasing duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Public Works Director with the daily operations and supervision of Public Services activities.
• Assist with oversight of street, water, facilities, and fleet maintenance operations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to departmental staff.
• Assist with the development and implementation of departmental rules, policies, procedures, goals, and operational standards.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgeting, and departmental planning activities.
• Maintain and oversee appropriate departmental records and documentation.
• Assist with accreditation activities and efforts to maintain departmental standards.
• Evaluate operational needs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service delivery, and processes.
• Assist with coordinating projects and departmental initiatives.
• Serve as interim Public Works Director in the Director's absence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Public Administration, Management, or a related field

Job description

The City of Wood Dale is seeking an experienced professional to join our Public Works team as Assistant Director of Public Works – Public Services. Under the direction of the Public Works Director, the assistant director will supervise Public Services operations including streets, water, facilities maintenance, and fleet maintenance, ensuring efficient municipal service delivery.

The role involves leadership, policy development, budgeting, and coordinating departmental initiatives, with an