Public Works Director

City of Maypearl; Rockdale, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Maypearl is seeking a Public Works Director to plan, organize, direct, and oversee the City’s public works operations, infrastructure, facilities, personnel, and related administrative functions.

The Director leads the departments responsible for Streets, Parks, Cemeteries, Airport, Water, Wastewater and Building Maintenance, ensuring safe, cost‑effective services and compliance with applicable laws, budgets, and city policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee daily operations of Streets, Parks, Cemeteries, Airport, Water, Wastewater and Building Maintenance.
• Develop, implement, and administer operating and capital budgets; coordinate with City departments and outside agencies.
• Ensure City facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and work sites are maintained in a safe, orderly, and operational condition.
• Provide leadership and supervision to departmental employees; manage staffing, performance, and training.
• Respond to citizen concerns; advise the City Manager on operations, infrastructure needs, long-range planning.

Job description

Job Title: Public Works Director

Department: Public Works

Salary: $92,000 – 106,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: City Manager

Work Schedule: Full-time; 40-hour workweek, with additional hours as required
Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises Public Works divisions and assigned personnel

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and oversees the City’s public works operations, infrastructure, facilities, personnel, and related administrative functions.

The Director is responsible for the efficient, safe, and cost-effective construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement of municipal infrastructure and public facilities. The position oversees the Streets, Parks, Cemeteries, Airport, Water, Wastewater and Building Maintenance and ensures that services are delivered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, City policies, approved budgets, and established operational standards.

The Public Works Director provides leadership and supervision to departmental employees, develops and administers operating and capital budgets, coordinates projects and services with other City departments and outside agencies, responds to citizen concerns, and advises the City Manager on departmental operations, infrastructure needs, long‑range planning, and opportunities to improve municipal services.

This position requires a combination of administrative leadership, technical knowledge, field oversight, public service, and emergency response. The Director must be available outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies, as necessary to maintain essential City services and respond to departmental needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

• 1. Department Administration and Operations Plan, organize, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Streets, Parks, Cemeteries, Airport, Water, Wastewater and Building Maintenance.
  Establish departmental goals, priorities, work plans, schedules, and performance standards consistent with the City's objectives and direction from the City Manager.
  Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, operational guidelines, and maintenance programs.
  Evaluate departmental operations, identify service deficiencies, and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve service delivery, and maximize available resources.
  Coordinate departmental activities with other City departments, contractors, consultants, utility providers, regulatory agencies, and other governmental entities.
  Ensure City facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and work sites are maintained in a safe, orderly, and operational condition.
  Provide technical and operational assistance in the field when necessary.
• 2. Streets, Drainage, Parks, Cemeteries, and Airport Oversee the maintenance, repair, construction, and improvement of City streets, alleys, sidewalks, drainage infrastructure, and related public rights-of-way.
  Direct street maintenance activities, including pavement repairs, signage, traffic‑control devices, mowing, debris removal, and other related work.
  Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of City parks, public grounds, landscaping, recreational facilities, and associated equipment.
  Coordinate cemetery operations, including grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, and related services.
  Oversee maintenance and operational needs associated with City airport facilities, grounds, and infrastructure.
  Identify infrastructure deficiencies and develop recommendations for repairs, improvements, replacement, and long‑range capital planning.
  Coordinate inspections, contractor activities, construction schedules, and project completion to ensure work meets approved specifications and applicable requirements.
• 3. Water and Wastewater Operations Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of the City’s water distribution, water production, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment systems, as applicable to City operations all in accordance with TCEQ regulations.
  Ensure appropriate monitoring, testing, sampling, maintenance, documentation, and reporting are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  Monitor system performance and coordinate corrective action for equipment failures, service interruptions, leaks, backups, and other operational concerns.
  Ensure qualified personnel perform regulated activities requiring specific licenses, certifications, or technical qualifications.
  Maintain required operating records, laboratory results, inspection reports, permits, and regulatory documentation.
  Coordinate with the appropriate regulatory agencies regarding inspections, reporting, compliance matters, and corrective actions.
  Monitor system needs and capacity, and recommend improvements to maintain reliability, operational efficiency, and service continuity.
• 4. Personnel Management and Supervision Supervise, direct, and evaluate departmental employees and subordinate supervisors.
  Establish work assignments, schedules, priorities, and performance expectations.
  Maintain appropriate employee attendance, timekeeping, leave, training, and performance records.
  Participate in recruitment, interviewing, selection, onboarding, training, and employee development in accordance with City policies.
  Conduct performance evaluations and address performance deficiencies, misconduct, and workplace concerns in accordance with established City procedures.
  Recommend disciplinary action and administer discipline within delegated authority and applicable City policies.
  Promote accountability, teamwork, workplace safety, professionalism, and effective customer service.
  Ensure employees receive appropriate training in equipment operation, safety procedures, regulatory compliance, and assigned job duties.
• 5. Budgeting, Purchasing, and Financial Management Prepare and submit annual departmental operating and capital improvement budget requests to the City Manager.
  Monitor departmental expenditures, revenues, purchases, and budget performance throughout the fiscal year.
  Recommend adjustments and prioritize expenditures based on operational needs, available funding, and City