Public Works Director

A public works director is responsible for all personnel within a public works department including, but not limited to day-to-day maintenance of the City’s infrastructure such as sewer maintenance, gas, water and facility operation, street maintenance, and emergency response during natural and man made disasters. An interested applicant should have extensive management knowledge and experience in similar government or city service positions. The applicant should also have five to seven years of construction or Utility service experience.

An interested public works director applicant should have:

§ Knowledge in municipal public works such as planning, maintenance, and construction. § Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control. § Knowledge in applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public works. § Knowledge in Principles of Effective Management Skills. § Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement municipal public works projects. § Strong communication skills. § Knowledge in safe work practices. § Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of public works. § Ability to analyze organizational and administrative problems, recommend alternative courses of action, and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions. § Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports. § Maintain strong relationships with the city officials, employees, contractors, the public, and representatives of other agencies. § Experience in evaluating and training staff. Reports to City Manager Salary DOQ City of Brazoria offers vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, life, health and dental insurance. Applications available at City Hall 201 S. Main Brazoria, TX 77422 or on our website at www.cityofbrazoria.org No phone calls. City of Brazoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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