DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

PURPOSE: The Director of Public Works is responsible for the management and administration of the City’s public works operations, including engineering, public utilities (water and sanitary sewer), wastewater treatment plant, public roadways/highways, storm water drainage, and the recycling/solid waste program.

The position manages a staff of over eighty (80) FTE’s with four (4) direct report positions, reports directly to the Mayor, and serves as a member of the City’s department head team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Promotes Public Works department vision and overall goals and objectives of the City to all departmental staff.

Meets regularly with Mayor, department heads, and staff regarding projects.

Reviews projects, work progress, financing, scheduling, policy, and personnel problems.

Develops, implements, interprets and communicates Federal, State, and City requirements and policy regarding grants, regulatory compliance, permits, studies, projects, and problems.

Makes monetary, legal, and practical decisions.

Assists supervision with evaluation and discipline of all public works department employees.

Directs the development and maintenance of public works budget, capital expenditures, and records systems, including approval of payments, contracts, vouchers, and purchase orders.

Makes recommendations to the Board of Public Works, Water and Sewer Board, Plan Commission, Finance Committee, Legislative and Licensing Committee, Mayor, and Finance and Administration Director.

Prepares agendas, researches subject matter, briefs staff, and prepares reports.

Makes recommendations about changes in programs and alternative methods.

Oversees construction of public infrastructure for new development, redevelopment and existing development.

Promotes and maintains positive departmental public relations and image with customers, which include other City departments and staff, contractors, developers, property owners, and the community in general.

Represents and consults with the community, City officials, businesses, and contractors regarding compliance issues and project development.

Recommends possible changes, project approvals, and responses to citizens.

Responds to a large number of citizen calls, correspondence and visits.

Answers calls, inquiries, correspondence, and visits from Aldermen.

Authorizes action to correct problems or offer further investigation.

Attends meetings with consultants, developers, citizen groups, and neighboring communities and agencies.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration or a related field.

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible civil engineering and administrative experience, preferably in the public sector.

A minimum of seven (7) years supervisory or managerial experience.

Valid state of Wisconsin driver’s license required.

Knowledge of municipal engineering design and construction standards, practices, and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of design and construction of urban streets, drainage systems, sanitary sewerage systems, and water distribution systems.

Considerable knowledge of modern traffic engineering concepts, standards, regulations and practices.

Knowledge of modern management practices and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of applicable engineering and computer software programs, including word processing and spreadsheets.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

2026 SALARY RANGE: Salary Grade 13- $147,700.80 - $192,025.60 annually with excellent benefits.

Applications will be accepted through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025.

This deadline may be extended to meet the needs of the City.

First review of employment application will begin on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025.

APPLY ONLINE through NEOGOV from our web site

Full-Time