Director of Public Works

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
City of Salina, Kansas
Public Works Department

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov

The Director of Public Works plays a critical role in shaping the infrastructure & ensuring the efficient operation of vital services across seven key divisions. This position requires strategic leadership to develop & implement policies that impact the daily lives of residents & the broader community, making it an essential contributor to the city’s vibrancy. The role demands a leader with a combination of management skills & technical expertise. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a dynamic leader capable of driving innovation & excellence, significantly benefiting the community.

Duties:
· Directs, manages & coordinates a major department within the city comprised of seven operating divisions including Central Garage, Engineering, Flood Control, Landfill, Sanitation, Streets & Traffic Control.
· Develops & implements policies, procedures & programs of the public works department; establishes, implements, & achieves department goals & objectives.
· Supervises Public Works personnel, evaluates performance, handles confidential information; analyzes & interprets cost reports, work records & operating procedures; prepares technical reports & evaluations.
· Prepares & administers budgets; oversees departmental purchasing.
· Manages activities related to department services & functions including evaluating service efficiency & effectiveness; interprets & makes decisions in accordance with regulations, policies & procedures.
· Oversees maintenance & operation of flood control program including an extensive federal levee system; oversees maintenance & operation of multi-county landfill/solid waste program & residential sanitation collection services including refuse, yard waste/composting & curbside recycling.
· Manages construction, maintenance & repair of extensive public streets & right-of-way network including traffic signs, signals & markings.
· Handles departmental purchasing; directs preparation of specifications for purchase of equipment, materials & facilities.
· Serves on City’s Development Review Team (DRT); coordinates work & assignments with staff, other departments, & outside agencies.
· Attends meetings & reports to City Commission & other boards & commissions as required; engages in public speaking opportunities.

Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, business administration, public administration, or closely related field.
· Master’s degree may be substituted for some work experience.
· Registration as a Professional Engineer in Kansas preferred but not required.

Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible management & engineering or public works experience, including experience with fleet management, public works engineering, flood control systems, solid waste programs, traffic control & safety.

Requirements:
· Must live within the corporate limits of the city.
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Hours:
· Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
· Attends meetings outside regular office hours.

Paid Time Off:
· 60 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 60 hours earned during the year (120 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Pay DOQ EOE:
· Starting Pay Range: $103,710-108,890/yr.
· Full Pay Range: $103,710-165,938/yr.

Application Deadline: Until filled

Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov