Director of Public Works

2 weeks ago

Melville, Canada City of Melville Full time

The Director of Public Works and Planning Services holds a key leadership position in the City of Melville as part of the Executive Leadership Team. The Director has responsibility to plan, direct, manage and oversee the infrastructure, activities and operations of the Public Works Department and Planning elements, including roadways (streets, lanes, sidewalks), water distribution, reservoir, sewage collection, wastewater treatment and plant facilities, storm water management, solid waste and refuse services, pest control/spraying, airport, landfill, traffic and street lights, cemetery, recycling, outdoor arenas, transit and transportation, asset management, trees and green infrastructure, storm water, walking trails, safe operations and maintenance of the municipal infrastructure, building and subdivision improvement, inspections and efficient planning and development. The Director will coordinate assigned activities, administer contracts for construction and maintenance with other departments and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. The Director is responsible for fostering close working relationships between Public Works and Community Services to ensure a seamless coordination of equipment and services. The Director provides direct supervision and leadership to the Public Works Manager, Planning Manager and Environmental Services Manager positions.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Manages public works, roadways, waste water collection and treatment, water distribution, solid waste management and land improvements;
- Works effectively with Management Team, appropriately delegating work and makes recommendations to the City Manager in regards to staffing levels;
- Administer contracts for construction, maintenance and service delivery;
- Preparing and administering budgets;
- Implements policies, which have been approved by Council; and
- Provides leadership to the department and organization.

**POSITION REQUIREMENTS**:
To be effective in the performance of the position described above, an individual would require the following:

- An in-depth knowledge of municipal infrastructure operation, maintenance, construction and public works.
- Strong leadership, supervisory and human resource management skills are required. Including the ability to delegate, handle difficult situations and make sound and timely decisions.
- Strong financial management skills; including the ability to develop and monitor budgets and to achieve maximum benefit for each dollar spent.
- Ability to effectively organize work and establish priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain a high degree of public confidence and public relations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written.
- Ability to compose routine and sometimes technical documents.
- Effective and creative problem solving skills are required; and
- Ability to effectively represent the interests of the City.

**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- A minimum of five to seven years in a supervisory role directly related to the construction, maintenance and operation of utilities, streets, transportation and equipment related to municipal operations; and
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with major course work in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Urban Planning or a related field is preferred or a certificate in Engineering Technology from a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Holds a valid certification in Water Distribution II, Wastewater Treatment I, Wastewater Collection II or the ability to obtain.
- Certification in Manager of Landfill Operations and Storm Water Management or ability to obtain;
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License; and
- Clear Criminal Record Check.

Some of the key benefits the City of Melville offers its employees are a Health and Wellness benefit program, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 4 Day work week and a positive working environment.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Joleen Tuchscherer, City Manager

City of Melville

Box 1240 Melville, SK S0A 2P0

Phone: (306) 728-6844

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