Director of Public Works

TOWN OF WALKERSVILLE

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

KIND OF WORK:

This position is a skilled technical position responsible for all aspects of the Public Works of the Town of Walkersville, including the Town Water System.  Supervision is provided for all Water Operators and Maintenance staff.  Works in conjunction with the Town Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Prepares and submits all monthly reports as required by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
• Reports to the Burgess and the Town Manager on a weekly basis on past, current, and future events related to Public Works, including the water plant, wells, towers, and distribution system.
• Daily communication, cooperation, and coordination with staff to determine project priorities and staff scheduling needs.
• Appropriate interaction and supervision of all maintenance and water plant staff as allocated to daily projects.
• Responsible for maintenance and review of inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment required to sustain activities of the water department and maintenance departments, all Public Works needs.
• Responsible for setting up preventive maintenance schedules, capital improvement programs, and emergency repair procedures for all public works related equipment and facilities, including but not limited to valve exercising program, meter installation, repair, and readings, WTP operations, well maintenance and repair, water tower maintenance, and water utility marking for Miss Utility.
• Provides input and works in cooperation with the Town Manager to develop the Town budgets for the General Fund and Water Fund.
• Participates with office staff in the preparation of plans and specifications and invitations for contract bids concerning major repair and construction work or for the procurement of supplies and equipment for the Water Treatment and Distribution System and all Public Works projects; and participates in the review and award of bids.
• Use Town contracted engineering firm for guidance on appropriate projects.
• Acts as liaison with federal, state, county, and regional governmental agencies whose policies, laws, regulations, and directives affect Walkersville when directed by Town Manager, Burgess, or Commissioners.
• Attend training as required and assist in providing training of employees to insure optimum performance, job safety, and the protection of private and municipally owned property including equipment and the water plant facilities.
• Ability, willingness, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for meetings or emergencies.
• Take on additional duties as assigned or needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to keep all staff informed on all water plant and distribution functions and to recommend changes in policy necessitated by changed circumstances.
• Considerable knowledge of State of Maryland and MDE codes, and water quality.
• Ability and willingness to prepare required MDE reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ability and willingness to effectively advise water operators.
• Ability to speak and write effectively, to prepare clear, concise reports, and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with town officials, town employees, contractors, consultants, and the public, whether in person, by telephone, or in writing.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (NOT REQUIRED):

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain designation of Superintendent by Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators.
• Ability to perform all Water Operator required skills.
• State of Maryland Water Operator T4 license.