Interim Director of Public Works

Town of Oxford•Oxford, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

In accordance with applicable general laws, by-laws, and all rules and regulations promulgated there under, directs, plans, organizes, and controls all operations of the DPW including the following divisions: Administration, Engineering, Highway, Parks & Cemetery, Forestry, Facilities, Fleet Maintenance, and Sewer. This position is required to effectively develop and manage: DPW operating budget, DPW Sewer Enterprise, DPW Water Enterprise, Municipal Fuel. Short term and long-term Capital Improvement plans. Town’s Roadway, Drainage and Facilities Improvement Programs. Town’s compliance with the NPDES Phase II Storm water Program. Snow and ice control programs. Town’s solid waste programs. Departmental Safety program. Department’s Table of Organization and Equipment Inventory. Hiring process for new employees and making recommendations to Town Manager for new hires. Reviewing the performance of all Departmental employees and recommending personnel actions to the Town Manager. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. This position is required to: Direct, lead, motivate, schedule and assign work. Provide overall supervision and training for DPW personnel in accordance with all applicable laws and personnel practices and policies. Evaluate Public Works needs to deliver cost-effective services. Implement the goals and objectives as established by the Town Manager and recommend long-term and short-term strategic plans to attain goals. Assess performance of the Department and recommend changes in policies, procedures, methods and equipment to improve efficiency and service delivery. Prepare and manage bids, RFP’s, RFQ’s, and contracts for contracted work. Keep abreast of legislative, technical and professional developments in the field through continuing education, professional associations, publications, conferences and seminars, and peer group associations. Share relevant information with staff and Town officials. Provide plan review and inspection services for projects before the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Act as the liaison with and represent the DPW before state, federal and regional authorities. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Serve as the DPW public information officer in responding to suggestions, complaints and criticisms. Serve as the key technical engineering resource of the Town of Oxford. Must be available for off-hour work including evening meetings and emergencies.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Seven to ten (7-10) years of progressive experience in public works, municipal government.
Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
Thorough knowledge of personnel policies and procedures
Thorough knowledge of creating and managing multiple budgets for a wide array of service lines
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of Civil Engineering
Thorough knowledge of planning, bidding and constructing public works and facilities projects
Thorough knowledge of public building systems management
Thorough knowledge of public procurement for services, supplies and construction.
Excellent Time Management skills required.
Maintain frequent contact with Town and School officials, vendors, and the general public that requires excellent customer service skills. Contact may be made in person, in writing, or by telephone.

Nice To Haves

MCPPO Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Directs, plans, organizes, and controls all operations of the DPW including the following divisions: Administration, Engineering, Highway, Parks & Cemetery, Forestry, Facilities, Fleet Maintenance, and Sewer.
Develop and manage DPW operating budget, DPW Sewer Enterprise, DPW Water Enterprise, Municipal Fuel.
Develop short term and long-term Capital Improvement plans.
Oversee Town’s Roadway, Drainage and Facilities Improvement Programs.
Ensure Town’s compliance with the NPDES Phase II Storm water Program.
Manage Snow and ice control programs.
Oversee Town’s solid waste programs.
Manage Departmental Safety program.
Manage Department’s Table of Organization and Equipment Inventory.
Manage the hiring process for new employees and make recommendations to Town Manager for new hires.
Review the performance of all Departmental employees and recommend personnel actions to the Town Manager.
Direct, lead, motivate, schedule and assign work.
Provide overall supervision and training for DPW personnel in accordance with all applicable laws and personnel practices and policies.
Evaluate Public Works needs to deliver cost-effective services.
Implement the goals and objectives as established by the Town Manager and recommend long-term and short-term strategic plans to attain goals.
Assess performance of the Department and recommend changes in policies, procedures, methods and equipment to improve efficiency and service delivery.
Prepare and manage bids, RFP’s, RFQ’s, and contracts for contracted work.
Keep abreast of legislative, technical and professional developments in the field through continuing education, professional associations, publications, conferences and seminars, and peer group associations.
Share relevant information with staff and Town officials.
Provide plan review and inspection services for projects before the Planning Board and Conservation Commission.
Act as the liaison with and represent the DPW before state, federal and regional authorities.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Serve as the DPW public information officer in responding to suggestions, complaints and criticisms.
Serve as the key technical engineering resource of the Town of Oxford.
Be available for off-hour work including evening meetings and emergencies.