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Job Overview Public Works Director Public Works Department Salary Range: $109,116.80 $180,065.60 Annually FLSA Position Class: Full-time, Exempt Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Posting Closing Date: August 6, 2026 or until filled Summary This position is responsible for administrative and supervisory work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, and directing the operations and programs of the City's Public Works Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

Plans, organizes, directs, reviews, and administers the operations and activities of the Public Works Department: Street Maintenance, Sanitation, and Fleet Maintenance Divisions. Coordinates and assists with the design, plan preparation, specifications, bidding, contracting, and inspecting of public works infrastructure projects. Attends and participates in City Council meetings; reports on research, special projects, and other relevant information may attend other meetings as required.

Responds timely to inquiries from the City Council, administration, citizens, citizen groups and other city departments to schedule work and provide status reports of current and future projects. Provides advice and assistance to other City departments, City Manager, City Council, and property owners. Prepares and implements annual work plans, goals, and objectives; reviews plans for system improvements and development activities.

Assess and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Develops, prepares, justifies, presents, and supervises a departmental work plan, departmental budgets, capital improvements, and long-range financial planning. Directs studies to assess current operations and determine future needs within the department and the City.

Develops the annual budget and coordinates operations and maintenance of the Municipal Operations Center. Promotes OSHA regulations dealing with construction activities, making sure that proper equipment is available and safety policies are understood and followed. Assists with preparation and maintenance of Powell Bill records and reports.

Manages time and leave records of Public Works employees. Responds to citizens' inquiries and complaints. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Minimum Education and/or Experience: Associate degree in mechanical, civil, or environmental technology, public administration, or related field. Four (4) years of management and administrator experience in public works or other related managerial experience. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, or any valid driver's license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.

Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of best practices related to construction, repair, and maintenance of roadways and appurtenant structures, fleet maintenance, and general municipal operations. Extensive knowledge of the safety standards and practices related to construction, operating within public right-of-way, vehicle maintenance,and operation of typical municipal equipment. Extensive knowledge of the modern methods and techniques used in the design, construction, and inspection of public works projects.

Extensive knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards. General knowledge of governmental budgeting, personnel, and purchasing practices. Demonstrated ability to evaluate operations practices, identify opportunities for improvement and/or corrective actions, and implement such improvements.

Ability to understand and interpret design drawings, construction specifications, and contracted documents. Ability to accurately apply laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to analyze and evaluate operations and implement corrective actions.

Ability to develop long-term and short-term plans, strategies, and programs. Ability to effectively organize and utilize department resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget authority, including in the areas of snow removal, debris collection & removal, and other emergency response activities. Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, city officials, contractors, architects, and the public. Job Related Physical Requirements This position generally involves primarily sedentary work requiring the exertion of 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Working Conditions The employee generally is not subject to adverse environmental conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer.