Job Description

Public Works Director

Lead Carrboro's Public Works Department. The Public Works Director performs complex professional and difficult administrative work directing all activities of the Public Works Department. This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions. The ideal candidate will provide:

• Strong technical expertise to advisory boards, commissions, elected officials, and community organizations
• Formulate, and recommend policies, and
• Represent the Town with local and regional agencies.

This role operates under the direction of the Assistant Town Manager with full supervision of department personnel either directly or through subordinate supervisors. The position may require work outside normal business hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, or during emergency situations.

Essential Functions

1. Knowledge of public works operations, including streets, sidewalks, solid waste, fleet, cemetery, facilities, and ground maintenance.
2. Knowledge of personnel management, budgeting, procurement, project management, and administrative practices applicable to a municipal public works department.
3. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate departmental programs, operations, projects, and services.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and establish positive working relationships with elected officials, Town leadership, employees, contractors, developers, utility providers, government agencies, and the public.
5. Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, make sound decisions, and manage complex infrastructure and long-range capital projects while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, public works administration, civil engineering, or a related field,
• 5 years of Supervisory experience in Public Works
• Progressively responsible experience in public works operations, municipal infrastructure, or a related field, including supervisory or management experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience directing or managing a municipal or local government public works department or comparable operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple public works functions, including streets, stormwater, solid waste, fleet, facilities, or grounds maintenance.
• Experience with municipal budgeting, capital improvement projects, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience working with elected officials, public agencies, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders.
• NIMS Certification (National Incident Management)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to a public works system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of modern management principles and practices.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of employees.
• Ability to assess community needs and develop recommendations for public works improvements.
• Thorough knowledge of workplace safety practices and the ability to ensure appropriate safety precautions are followed.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, government agencies, employees, contractors, community stakeholders, and the general public.

Benefits

The Town of Carrboro offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent employees. View a summary of our benefits HERE! Health Insurance The Town provides a group medical insurance including family coverage through our medical provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Town pays 100% for the cost of employee-only coverage and shares the costs of adding family members (including domestic partners) to the town plan. Health insurance is effective the first day of the month following a new hire's start date.

Dental Insurance Dental insurance is an optional benefit administered through our dental provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Dental coverage is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.

Vision Insurance Vision insurance is a benefit offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Town pays 100% for the cost of employee-only coverage. The Town shared the costs of adding eligible family members to the plan.

Flexible Spending Account An optional benefit offered through our provider, Flex. Eligible health and dependent care expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars allocated onto a Visa card.

• Annual Leave: Permanent full-time employees earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon years of service. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Sick Leave: Permanent full-time employees accrue at a rate of one day per month of service or twelve days per calendar year. Shift employees of the Fire-Rescue Department earn sick leave at the rate of five, twenty-four-hour tour-of-duty days per calendar year. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Paid-Time Off: Permanent full-time employees receive three (3) days (36 hours for Fire-Rescue personnel) per calendar year of time to be used as needed. Time is pro-rated to employee's start date. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Paid Caregiver Leave: Qualifying employees receive 240 hours of Paid Caregiver Leave to care for an immediate family member including birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 13 official Town holidays. Employees in full or permanent part-time positions are eligible for paid holiday time.

Local Government Retirement System All employees in a permanent full or part-time position are required to contribute to the NC local government retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.

Supplemental Retirement Plan The Town makes a contribution of 5% for law enforcement officers and 3% for all other employees to town sponsored 401(k) administered through Empower. No employee match is required; however, employees have the option of making contributions on a pre- or post-tax basis. Employees also have the option of contributing to an NC 457 retirement plan.

Disability and Life Insurance Town Paid: The Town covers both long term disability and life/AD&D insurance for permanent employees. Employee Paid: Employees have the option of enrolling in accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and purchasing supplemental life and dependent life insurance at their own expense.

Employee Assistance Program Employees and their dependents are eligible to receive free and confidential 24/7 counseling through the Town's Employee Assistance Program.

• Annual Service Level Benefit payment based on years of service beginning year zero (0) of permanent full-time employment. Paid in December each year.
• O2 Fitness membership paid for by the Town for permanent employees and dependents.
• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Carrboro are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.
• Bilingual/Multilingual Compensation Program: $1250 annual stipend for certified bilingual/multilingual employees who provide translation and interpretation services for the Town once they successfully complete proficiency certification.

CARRBORO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the excellence of our organization.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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