Assistant to the DPW Superintendent 2026-100

City of Chicopee • Chicopee, MA

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About The Position

The City of Chicopee’s DPW Administration is hiring an Assistant to the DPW Superintendent. The role serves as a confidant to the Superintendent and assists with the direction, administration, and supervision of the DPW. The Assistant carries out personnel directives from the Superintendent and Human Resources and supports the Financial Administrator with contract management and budget preparation.

The position works across DPW divisions to coordinate the resolution of issues brought to the Superintendent, helps develop and implement department policies and procedures, and prepares correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets. It also supports employee recruitment, evaluations, hearings, discipline, records management, leave administration, training, and staff oversight.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License is required. The stated salary range is $34.01–$38.62 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of related experience and/or training.
• Supervisory experience managing staff.
• Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a municipal department.
• Demonstrated experience working with the public, elected officials, and the media.

Responsibilities

• Work with DPW divisions, including Central Maintenance Garage, Engineering, Flood Control, Forestry, Highway, Sanitation, Water, and Water Pollution Control, to coordinate resolution of issues brought to the DPW Superintendent.
• Assist the Superintendent in developing and implementing DPW policies and procedures.
• Prepare or assist in preparing correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets for the DPW Superintendent.
• Participate in job interviews and help develop the interviewing process in collaboration with the Superintendent and Human Resources.
• Coordinate, assist with preparation for, and participate in employee yearly evaluations, reviews, and hearings.
• At the Superintendent’s direction, impose discipline, including suspensions and verbal or written warnings, and monitor disciplinary actions and employee performance.
• Coordinate the random drug and alcohol testing program for employees with a CDL license.
• Oversee the management of employee files and information.
• Assist with tracking and processing requests for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
• Collect data and manage and enforce policies regarding benefits under Collective Bargaining Agreements, including accumulated time off such as personal, vacation, and family leave.
• Coordinate staff training in the use and maintenance of computer and software programs, including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Munis, and Internet skills; assist with training when necessary.
• Provide staff oversight as requested for employee vacation, sick leave, and personal leave; prepare work orders; and maintain daily attendance records.
• Assist the Financial Administrator with contract management and budget preparation.
• Carry out personnel directives from the DPW Superintendent and Human Resources.

Benefits

• Recurring sick time
• Vacation
• Thirteen holidays per year
• Retirement plan
• Additional benefits may be available depending on employment status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager