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City of Kenner, LA

Foreman - Public Works

Kenner, LA · On-site

$20.72 - $24.86/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Public Works Division: Public Works - Streets & Drainage Opening Date: 08/12/2026 Closing Date: 8 ... Duties of Responsibilities ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates with Superintendents to determine ...

City of Peoria, AZ

Public Works Inspector

Peoria, AZ · On-site

$38.57 - $42.67/hr

This is accomplished by coordinating with other agencies, departments, contractors, residents and the public; inspecting workmanship and materials used in a variety of Public Works projects; ensuring ...

City of Brawley, CA

Director of Public Works

Brawley, CA · On-site

$137K - $175K/yr

Public Works Division: Engineering Opening Date: 07/22/2026 Closing Date: 8/19/2026 11:59 PM ... Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the ...

City of Buda (TX)

Public Works Technician-ROW

Buda, TX · On-site

$47K - $54K/yr

... coordinating solutions to support high-quality customer service. Assists other Public Works ... divisions and City departments with maintenance projects, special events, operational needs, and ...

Town of Marana, AZ

Public Works Supervisor

Marana, AZ · On-site

$59K - $74K/yr

Public Works Division: Facilities Opening Date: 07/21/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Town of Marana ... Manages day-to-day operations and maintenance; coordinates staff schedules and projects; manages ...

City of Shelton

Senior Engineer - Public Works

Shelton, WA · On-site

$98K - $131K/yr

The Senior Engineer coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Public Works Director. This ...

City of Shelton, WA

Senior Engineer - Public Works

Shelton, WA · On-site

$98K - $131K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Engineer coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Public Works Director. This ...

City of Lancaster, TX

Director of Public Works

Lancaster, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Provides overall leadership, direction, coordination, and management of the Public Works Department and its operations. * Assists the City Manager's Office in accomplishing the City's strategic plan ...

City of Hopewell, VA

Public Works Superintendent

VA · On-site

$78K - $90K/yr

Public Works, VA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: PW060426 Department: Public Works Opening ... Coordinates and oversees the work of contractors; evaluates work progress. * Keeps records and ...

City of Jurupa Valley

$174K - $234K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

ABOUT THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The Public Works Department oversees the City's core ... It coordinates with regional agencies and special districts on water, wastewater, stormwater ...

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What is a public works coordinator?

Public Works Coordinators are professionals who manage and oversee public infrastructure projects and services within a city, town, or municipality. Their responsibilities often include coordinating maintenance and repair of public facilities, streets, utilities, and parks, as well as supervising teams and ensuring projects comply with safety and regulatory standards. They also work closely with government officials, contractors, and the public to plan and implement improvements that meet community needs. This role is vital for maintaining essential services and ensuring the smooth operation of public infrastructure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a public works coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Public Works Coordinator, you need a solid understanding of civil engineering principles, project management, and municipal regulations, often supported by a relevant degree or experience in public works or construction management. Familiarity with project management software, GIS systems, and budgeting tools is typically required, along with certifications like PMP or public works-specific credentials. Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills set standout coordinators apart when managing teams and addressing community concerns. These skills ensure efficient project delivery, regulatory compliance, and effective service to the public.

How does a public works coordinator typically interact with different municipal departments and external contractors?

As a Public Works Coordinator, you will serve as a key liaison between your municipality’s public works department, other city agencies, and outside vendors or contractors. You'll be responsible for coordinating project timelines, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, and facilitating clear communication among all stakeholders. This often involves attending interdepartmental meetings, preparing progress reports, and resolving any logistical issues that arise during public infrastructure projects. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for effectively managing these collaborations and ensuring successful project delivery.

What is the difference between Public Works Coordinator vs Public Works Technician?

AspectPublic Works CoordinatorPublic Works Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require certifications in public works or safetyHigh school diploma; technical certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, project planning, community interactionFieldwork, maintenance, equipment operation
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal government, public infrastructure projectsPublic works departments, construction, maintenance crews
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on coordination, planning, and oversightFocuses on hands-on technical tasks and maintenance

The Public Works Coordinator typically handles planning, project coordination, and community communication, while the Public Works Technician performs fieldwork, maintenance, and technical tasks. Both roles are essential in public infrastructure but differ in responsibilities and work environment.

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Director of Public Works

City of South Burlington, VT

South Burlington, VT • On-site

$134K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary : $134,992.00 - $150,009.60 Annually
Location : South Burlington
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500068
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Job Summary
The Director of Public Works provides strategic leadership for the City of South Burlington's municipal infrastructure, overseeing long-term planning, construction, maintenance, and regulatory compliance across all public works systems. This role manages a diverse municipal portfolio that includes the transportation networks, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems, parks and natural areas, public facilities, and cemetery operations. This position serves as the public face of the City's infrastructure projects, ensuring clear communication with residents, committees, council, and internal city leadership. This position provides direction, professional development, and management oversight to a team of 40+ staff. The Director guides departmental priorities, supports development review, manages budgets and capital planning, and ensures that infrastructure decisions and financing mechanisms reflect community needs, climate goals, and priorities set by the Council as well as comply with local, state, and federal permitting and grant requirements.
Examples of Duties
  1. Plans, directs, and manages the activities of the Public Works Department Administration, Capital Planning, Highway, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities, Stormwater, Drinking Water, Wastewater, and Parks Divisions.
  2. Leads Department of Public Works Division Heads and integrates them into decision-making on ongoing and future projects. Manages all aspects of department personnel administration, labor relations, training, staffing, and evaluation of employees including supporting staff in all aspects of performing their jobs.
  3. Ensures that infrastructure decisions are made to address the impacts of climate change and reduce the City's fossil fuel emissions and carbon footprint in collaboration with the Climate Action manager and other City leaders. Ensures compliance with State and Local plans related to climate change
  4. Leads and oversees all capital projects for the City including scoping, engineering, building financing acquisition and planning, bidding, executing agreements and change orders, and overseeing construction. Provides technical assistance to all other city departments.
  5. Leads infrastructure review of all development taking place in the City. Including, but not limited to, partnering with engineers and contractors concerning development matters, subdivisions, utility allocations, and review of plans; inspecting and/or managing the inspections of the work completed by developers to assure conformity to City regulations and controls. Provides technical feedback to the Development Review Board and Planning Commission as needed.
  6. Prepares and manages department budget and finances within established parameters and provides high-level asset and resource management oversight.
  7. Coordinates, directs, and inspects all public works operations and projects including: street, sidewalk, bike path, and recreation path maintenance and reconstruction; park and tree maintenance; sewer, stormwater, water and wastewater line construction and maintenance; wastewater treatment plants upgrades and maintenance; cemetery maintenance; maintenance of all city traffic signals and street lights; energy improvements; landfill operation and maintenance lease; facility maintenance and improvements; construction and maintenance of other projects of a public works nature.
  8. Plans and assigns work to subordinates, supervises, and develops job responsibilities; monitors and evaluates contractual services for compliance with specifications and applicable conditions; makes recommendations as appropriate to the City Manager.
  9. Works collaboratively with the Leadership Team members to inform all municipal repair and maintenance activities. Leads efforts to develop and implement the city-wide capital improvement plan.
  10. Provides direct and indirect staff support to Council-established committees as requested.
  11. Works collaboratively with the Communication and Outreach Manager to ensure that public messaging of public works successes and alerts are provided in a timely and accurate manner to the community.
  12. Oversees and coordinates competitive bidding on various department purchases of services, materials, and equipment.
  13. Oversees all department record keeping (including as-built drawings and records, GIS data, inspection records, allocations, and permits in an electronic and searchable manner); supervises office staff.
  14. Oversees application for state and federal grants; administers public works related grants received.
  15. Supports the coordination of activities between all staff and other departments within the City and performs other necessary tasks or functions as is necessary to accomplish City and Department goals and objectives.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  1. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Public Policy, or related field.
  2. Ten years progressively responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance.
  3. Five years progressively responsible experience in management and administration.
  4. Possess a valid Driver's License.
  5. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental Information
  1. Comprehensive technical and practical knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques relative to public works projects and issues.
  2. Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of groups of employees engaged in a variety of public works operations.
  3. Thorough knowledge of public works financing and administration, including budget development and management and grant administration.
  4. Demonstrated ability to interact positively and maintain effective public relations with the general community.
  5. Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable independent judgment in the planning, direction, and control of the operations and maintenance of public works infrastructure and the development of capital projects.
  6. Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decision making, including use of workorder systems or other resource management products and GIS.
  7. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of department related information including bid proposals, personnel records, etc.
  8. Excellent communication skills including proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet, including the ability to communicate complex concepts and projects in a manner that is clear and understandable to members of the general community.
  9. Demonstrated ability to handle competing priorities and to be organized, detail oriented and accurate.
  10. Committed to the principles of service, good governance, equitable service delivery, and being a lifelong learner.
  11. Demonstrated ability of management of organized labor staff, including involvement in labor contract negotiations.

The City of South Burlington has one of the best benefits packages in the State of Vermont! We take pride in providing an extensive variety of plans to meet our employee's needs. Many of our Premiums are either entirely paid by the City, have a City match or are partially paid by the City. Take a look at the variety of plans we have available*:
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Leave plans
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement - Vermont Municipal Employee System (VMERS)
  • 457 b Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • City provided Life Insurance and Accidential Death insurance plans
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) - with a City Contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account
* Please note, that eligibility and plans may vary depending upon union bargaining agreements/contracts.
01
How many years of progressively responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance do you have?
  • Less than 5 years of experience
  • 5 - 7 years of experience
  • 7-9 years of experience
  • 10+ years of experience

02
How many years of progressively responsible management experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 - 3 years of experience
  • 3 - 5 years of experience
  • 5+ years of experience

03
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

04
If you indicated having a degree in the previous question, please describe the field of study/expertise.
05
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

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