Public Works Director: City Infrastructure & Services

NJLM; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

State Pension Plan enrollment

Job summary

NJLM seeks a Superintendent of Public Works for Hackensack City to lead a municipal DPW, coordinating maintenance of streets, sewers, parks, buildings, sanitation, and vehicles. The role supervises about 10 supervisors and 80 staff and oversees a significant operations footprint.

The position includes budget responsibility (~$6.2 million), purchasing oversight, and strategic coordination to ensure efficient public services.

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, sewers, water, sanitation, or other public work facilities.
• Engineering credits may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• CPWM certification required; NJ driver's license required; CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes installation, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities.
• Oversees repair and maintenance of streets, sewers, public buildings and parks, wastewater, sanitation and equipment.
• Provides assignments and instructions to approx. 10 supervisors and 80 employees.
• Prepares a departmental budget of about $6.2 million and oversees purchases.
• May perform other similar duties.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL a plus

Supervisory experience

Education

CPWM certification (NJDCA)

Engineering credits substitution (up to 2 years)

Job description

NJLM seeks a Superintendent of Public Works for Hackensack City to lead a municipal DPW, coordinating maintenance of streets, sewers, parks, buildings, sanitation, and vehicles. The role supervises about 10 supervisors and 80 staff and oversees a significant operations footprint.

The position includes budget responsibility (~$6.2 million), purchasing oversight, and strategic coordination to ensure efficient public services.