Public Works Manager

Why Join the City Of Seat Pleasant?

The City of Seat Pleasant is a dynamic, forward-moving municipal government committed to delivering high-quality services, strengthening community trust, and fostering a culture of excellence. At the City of Seat Pleasant, you become more than an employee. You become part of a close-knit community that believes in service, integrity, and continuous growth. Our workforce is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and we support that mission by creating a workplace where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. We provide a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional advancement, competitive benefits, and the chance to help shape the future of a vibrant and diverse city. Joining our team means stepping into a role with purpose and becoming part of an organization that is committed to excellence in public service.

Position Overview

The Public Works Manager is responsible for policy implementation, program planning, fiscal management, administration, and operational direction of the City’s Public Works division. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing division objectives and goals within guidelines established under the Department of Environmental Justice (DOEJ).

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Public Works division.
• Develops, implements, and monitors, goals and objectives focused on achieving the city’s mission and
• council priorities.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the division including street maintenance, equipment
• maintenance, street lighting, facilities maintenance, landscaping and beautification, storm drainage, storm
• water management, and storm removal.
• Work with citizen groups to resolve problems related to infrastructure and public works operations.
• Handles correspondence prepares a wide variety of reports on division activities as requested.
• Recommends operational changes to the Director of EJD.
• Train crew members on public work tasks, duties, and assignments.
• Oversees the preparation of division, reviewing operating budget and monitors expenditures.
• Utilize Smart City platforms to create reports, collect and analyze data.
• Sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force
• frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices,
• operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining accuracy and thoroughness
• of work and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Required Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering; comprehensive knowledge of municipal public works administration, planning and design; ability to review and analyze plans and specifications for the construction of public facilities; ability to formulate comprehensive operational policies and procedures; ability to prepare technical reports; ability to supervise crew members; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships including to but not limited to public officials, associates, contractors, and the general public.

Minimum Experience and Education: High School graduation; High School Equivalency Diploma, or G.E.D. Certificate; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in waste management, public works, general construction, park maintenance, utilities repair, and/or general maintenance, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must be able to work some evenings (seasonally) and weekend hours as required.

Working Conditions

PHYSICAL: Incumbent will work outside of an office environment. Incumbents may work a varying schedule as needed. Position includes climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting, fingering, grasping, handling, smelling, seizing, holding, controlling, feeling, and assuming cramped or unusual positions. Incumbent be able to identify color vision and distinguish colors. Visual acuity for depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. Hearing to perceive information at normal volumes of spoken word, to receive information through oral communications, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

• Sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force
• frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Work requires kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, and grasping.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of
• machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and
• observing general surroundings and activities.
• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, and vibration
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, and gases, that impacts eyes, skin, and the respiratory system.
• Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, and communicable diseases.
• Contact with water or other liquids; or non-weather-related humidity.
• Working near and handling mechanical parts and explosives.

Please note that exposure to chemicals and smells above can and is avoided with the proper equipment and protective gear the City of Seat Pleasant strongly supports OHSA regulations through its safety policies and procedures.

Selection Criteria

• Special Notices: Employees in this position are subject to random drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the City of Seat Pleasant's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures. 
• Resume: Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter including salary requirements and resume to [email protected] Cover letter should include position title. NO PHONE CALLS 

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The City of Seat Pleasant is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department to request support. Employees may also request reasonable accommodations at any time during their employment.

Disclaimer

This job description is designed to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role. The City of Seat Pleasant reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as needed to meet operational requirements.