Public Works Director

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Beaufort

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400198

Division: Infrastructure

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 07/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Description

The Public Works Director plans, manages, and directs activities and operations for the Public Works Department of Beaufort County. Responsibilities include: managing assigned personnel and daily operations and related fiscal administration; ensuring compliance with various laws and safety protocol; maintaining County's infrastructure services such as road/street maintenance, storm/sewer operations, County fleet management, special projects, and emergency response; advising members of management concerning operations and personnel matters; developing budgets and monitoring expenses; investigating complaints and problems; and representing the Department both internally and externally

Examples of Duties

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels; disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees; and coordinates staff training activities.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures Department compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Plans, manages, and directs operations and activities of the Public Works Department; oversees activities involving department administration, fiscal operations, roads and drainage, storm water, solid waste disposal, recycling operations, general support, fuel management, capital improvement projects, or other assigned functions; and coordinates allocation of manpower and material resources within the department.
• Ensures that the infrastructure of Beaufort County is fully functioning and not causing safety issues for the public. Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the areas of assignment; evaluates Department performance and efficiency/effectiveness of programs, operations, procedures, and resource management; and implements improvements in programs and operational procedures as needed.
• Develops and implements Department operating budget, capital improvements program budget, and specialized capital equipment budget; submits proposed budget and budget justifications for approval by County Administrator and County Council; oversees/approves Department expenditures; and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to Department programs, operations, or personnel; provides information; researches problems; investigates concerns; and initiates problem resolution.
• Represents County government with other government agencies, consulting firms, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and the public.
• Develops an emergency response and recovery plan for Department.
• Manages the response and recovery effort in the event of storms or disasters for Department. coordinates with other departments and agencies.
• Analyzes problems associated with infrastructure failure, repair needs, preventive maintenance, and operations; recommends a plan of action; develops a design and budget; and determines resources needs to complete the task.
• Oversees construction with in-house resources or manages contracts with consultants and/or contractors.
• Compiles or monitors administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to Department operations: analyzes data.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, performance appraisals, budget documents, presentations, or other documents.
• Reviews various documents, blueprints, budgets, and reports as needed.
• Coordinates Department projects and work activities with others.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of related public works experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Do you have at least ten (10) years of related public works experience?

• 12 or more
• 10 or more
• No

02

Do you have an Bachelor degree or higher of Engineering or in a related field?

• Bachelors
• Associates
• No

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question