Public Works Services Coordinator

Village of Jackson•Jackson, WI

17h

About The Position

The Public Works Services Coordinator provides coordination, project support, regulatory compliance, infrastructure management, utility coordination, construction oversight, and administrative support for public works activities within the Village of Jackson. Under the direction of the Director of Public Works, this position supports the planning, maintenance, improvement, and construction of Village infrastructure, including streets, stormwater facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, utilities, and related facilities. The Coordinator handles permit coordination, utility reporting support, inspections and project administration, and liaison work with contractors, consultants, utilities, property owners, and other governmental entities. The position also supports stormwater management operations, including stormwater inspections, erosion control oversight, illicit discharge investigations, infrastructure mapping and recordkeeping, annual reporting, and municipal stormwater permit requirements. The position works Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional hours outside that schedule as requested. In 2027, the Public Works Department will pilot a summer-hours program from May through September, allowing the position to work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and a four-hour day on Fridays. The hiring range is $28.85–$38.46 per hour, depending on qualifications. Minimum qualifications include graduation from a technical college or university with coursework in Public Works Administration, Construction Management, Water/Wastewater Technology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Relevant municipal, public works, utility, construction, infrastructure, or project-administration experience is desirable. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required. Wisconsin DNR water and wastewater operations certifications and a CDL are desirable but not required.

Requirements

Graduation from a technical college or university with coursework in Public Works Administration, Construction Management, Water/Wastewater Technology, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
Knowledge of municipal public works operations, infrastructure systems, construction practices, utility coordination, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of streets, water and wastewater systems, stormwater and drainage, erosion control, infrastructure maintenance, and asset management.
Knowledge of municipal regulatory requirements, including Wisconsin DNR, PSC, WisDOT, EPA, and MS4 requirements.
Ability to review plans, specifications, development and construction documents; conduct field inspections; maintain accurate records; coordinate projects; communicate effectively; and identify practical infrastructure solutions.
Ability to work effectively with Village staff, contractors, consultants, utilities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Relevant municipal, public works, utility, construction, infrastructure, or project-administration experience is desirable.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources certifications related to water and wastewater operations are desirable but not required.
A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Review plans, specifications, development plans, drainage studies, and construction documents for compliance with Village standards and applicable regulations.
Coordinate with developers, consultants, contractors, utilities, property owners, regulatory agencies, and governmental entities.
Assist with project planning, scheduling, cost estimates, capital improvement planning, budgeting, and infrastructure assessments.
Conduct and coordinate field inspections, site evaluations, construction observation, and surveys.
Coordinate roadway, water, wastewater, stormwater, and other infrastructure improvements.
Maintain GIS mapping, utility records, infrastructure inventories, and asset management information.
Research infrastructure issues and develop practical recommendations and solutions.
Assist the Director of Public Works with long-range planning, capital projects, departmental initiatives, and related projects.
Respond to public concerns regarding infrastructure, utilities, drainage, and construction.
Attend departmental, committee, Board of Public Works, utility, and other meetings and provide project updates and technical information.
Coordinate permitting, inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance for Village public works activities.
Assist with applicable Wisconsin DNR, PSC, WisDOT, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Support the Village’s stormwater and MS4 programs, including inspections, reporting, recordkeeping, public education, and compliance.
Inspect and monitor stormwater facilities, drainage systems, outfalls, detention and infiltration facilities, and construction sites.
Review grading, erosion control, drainage, and stormwater management plans for compliance.
Assist with illicit discharge investigations, drainage and flooding concerns, watershed management, and water quality initiatives.
Maintain regulatory, stormwater, GIS, inspection, permit, and infrastructure records.
Maintain records and prepare reports for water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, streetlighting, and other municipal infrastructure.
Assist with infrastructure and utility planning, maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and capital improvement activities.
Evaluate infrastructure conditions and provide recommendations for maintenance, replacement, and improvements.
Provide project status updates, infrastructure assessments, and recommendations to the Director of Public Works.
Participate in training, seminars, conferences, and professional development activities as directed.
Perform other duties or functions as required.