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City of St Joseph lists this DPW Director opportunity in gladwin township, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Summary
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Director is a key municipal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the daily operations, planning, and long-term management of the City’s public infrastructure. This includes city streets, water utilities, sewer utilities, stormwater, parks, cemeteries, buildings and grounds. The DPW Director serves as the Project Manager for all City infrastructure projects, and reports directly to the City Administrator on departmental performance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the DPW Director will provide public events support. This position supervises all DPW employees including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.
Job Description (including, but not limited to)
LEADERSHIP
Leads, directs, and schedules all DPW staff and operations: including streets, parks, buildings, water/sewer, stormwater, and cemetery services
Supervises full-time, part-time, and seasonal personnel
Encourages a respectful, team-oriented culture by promoting open communication, staff development, and fairness
Conducts or supports hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with the City Administrator
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Serves as Project Manager for all municipal capital and infrastructure projects
Coordinates with engineers on project planning, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting
Oversee contract compliance and provide project updates and recommendations to the City Administrator
CEMETERY OPERATIONS
Oversee the operation and maintenance of the city owned cemetery
COMPLIANCE
Serves as the City’s Compliance Officer for EGLE, MDOT, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies
Manages wastewater testing and reporting, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations
Maintains required documentation for water/sewer systems, stormwater permits, and employee licensure/certifications
Ensures all DPW employees meet licensing and certification requirements and maintain updated records
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Coordinates DPW logistical support for city-sponsored events, parades, and public gatherings
Responds to resident concerns, maintenance requests, or infrastructure emergencies with professionalism
Represents the City in public meetings
Participates in emergency response and after-hours support (as needed)
FINANCE
Develops and manages the DPW operating and capital budgets
Participates in long-range infrastructure planning and capital improvement scheduling
Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, fleet maintenance, and department safety programs
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in public works, infrastructure, or utilities
Minimum of two years of direct supervisory experience, preferably within a municipal or unionized setting
Experience as a Project Manager for infrastructure or utility-related construction preferred
Working knowledge of EGLE, MDOT, OSHA, and municipal cemetery operations required
Valid Michigan Driver’s license; ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug test
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