Strategic Public Works Director & County Engineer

Mille Lacs County, MN; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs County in Minnesota seeks a Public Works Director who serves as department head and County Engineer, providing leadership for operations, services, standards, controls and policies for the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities include managing the county road system, budgeting, securing funding, coordinating with agencies, preparing reports for the County Board, and overseeing parks and trails; a Minnesota PE license and civil engineering degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with eight years of related work experience.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Minnesota Professional Engineering License required.
• Class D Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and leadership to department staff and oversee hiring and discipline.
• Manage communications and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Develop budgets and monitor expenditures across the Public Works Department.
• Plan and implement short- and long-term departmental goals and policies.
• Oversee county road system design, construction, maintenance, and right-of-way.
• Secure funding through state and federal programs.
• Prepare reports for the County Board and County Administrator.
• Oversee parks and trails programs and related funding.
• Coordinate with agencies and the public on programs and projects.
• Serve as public records/privacy authority under Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Supervision

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Eight years of related experience

Minnesota Professional Engineering License

Class D Driver’s License

Job description

Mille Lacs County in Minnesota seeks a Public Works Director who serves as department head and County Engineer, providing leadership for operations, services, standards, controls and policies for the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities include managing the county road system, budgeting, securing funding, coordinating with agencies, preparing reports for the County Board, and overseeing parks and trails; a Minnesota PE license and civil engineering degree are required.