The City of Presque Isle is seeking an energetic and experienced individual to serve as the Director of Public Works in this full-service municipality. The Star City has a resident population of 9,000 is 72 square miles and maintains 147 miles of roads. As a service center, the population swell during business hours reaches in excess of 20,000.
This position administers all public works functions for the City including operation and maintenance of streets, drainage, buildings & grounds, equipment, and public works staff. Requires team oriented management. Key issues include: maximizing performance, service delivery, accountability of department staff; and the planning and completion of significant capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include departmental operations; budget management and preparation; oversight of contract engineers and consultants; and participation in City Capital planning. Emphasis on strong management and leadership; personnel administration; organizing for efficiency and effectiveness; long-range planning; financial acumen; accountability and completion of capital projects on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate must be a creative individual with demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, management, oral and written communication, evaluating public works functions and improving systems; possess the ability to comprehend and administer city and state laws. This position is appointed by, and reports to, the City Manager.
Applicant must possess a minimum of 5 to 10 years of upper management level supervisory experience is required in highway construction and maintenance operations; associates degree or equivalent technical degree in related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applications may be obtained at the Human Resource Office located on the third floor at City Hall, 12 Second Street or on the City website at www.presqueislemaine.gov. Applications will be accepted until ideal candidate is found.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Presque Isle, ME 04769: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person