Public Works Deputy Director

Municipality of Bethel Park; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Pension plan

Community Center membership

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Bethel Park, PA is seeking an experienced Assistant Public Works Director to assist planning, coordinating, and supervising municipal infrastructure programs including streets, parks, sanitation, and facilities maintenance.

The role requires leadership of department staff, oversight of daily operations, and the ability to respond to emergencies while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient reporting to the Public Works Director.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive public works experience.
• 2 years supervising skilled trades, contractors and technical experts in public works.
• PA Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, road construction, sewage and storm line maintenance, and general construction work.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, inventory software, RTA fleet maintenance and order processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of department laborers, including project scheduling and resource allocation.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of municipal roads, parks, buildings, and public spaces.
• Monitor compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Public Works Director and municipal leadership.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve issues related to public works services.
• Respond to and supervise emergency call outs.
• Supervise replacement of municipal signage along municipal roadways.
• Propose/revise policies and procedures for winter maintenance, park safety, maintenance, and other operations.
• Update citizen action line database.
• Evaluate conditions of storm and sanitary systems and identify areas for repairs.
• Provide and track safety training certifications annually for all Public Works employees.
• Maintain daily work orders, reports, records, and files.
• Maintain reports from cutting list, open end pipes, parks, small parks, and municipal owned buildings.
• Assist with snow and ice removal activities.
• Assist with daily work schedule.
• Assist with updating field conditions for the website.
• Assist with managing all building maintenance for municipal owned buildings.
• Assist with record keeping for departmental payroll.
• Assist with fleet management tracking program.
• Assist with management of municipal fuel dispensing system, including ordering fuel, maintaining usage records, and providing billing to the finance office.
• Assist in forecasting funds, monitoring departmental expenditures, and managing procurement and vendor contracts.
• Assume all essential tasks in the absence of the Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

On-call emergencies

Maintenance practices

Safety regulations

Supervise staff

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventory software

RTA fleet maintenance

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Bethel Park, PA is seeking an experienced Assistant Public Works Director to assist planning, coordinating, and supervising municipal infrastructure programs including streets, parks, sanitation, and facilities maintenance.

The role requires leadership of department staff, oversight of daily operations, and the ability to respond to emergencies while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient reporting to the Public Works Director.