Shire Jobs

SUMMARY Serves as the Director of Operations to support the Commissioner by representing the department at internal and public meetings at the Commissioner\'s request. Plays an integral role as the leader coordinating and/or managing the project management pipeline for the DPW. Defines departmental procedures, advocates for proper resources/tool to efficiently deliver services to the residents of the City. Direct public works operations in accordance with Federal, State and Local laws and policies. Performs highly responsible professional, administrative and supervisory work to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and control all functions and activities of the Public Works Department including Engineering, Streets/Bridges, Public Lands and Buildings, Parks and Cemeteries, Solid Waste, Sustainability, Recycling and Hazardous Waste programs, Capital Projects, and provides technical assistance to various municipal boards; and all other work as required Salary & Hours:\$129,685.94 to \$152,368.72 per City Ordinance, annually; 35 hours per week . ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the Commissioner with the following tasks: Provides all departmental services to the City, as well as aids in managing the general fund budget and enterprise fund budgets; design and direct construction of public works projects and determine their scope and schedule; recommends, develops, implements, and coordinates City policies and programs.
• Provide overall direction to operating and administrative divisions; works collaboratively to develop department goals and objectives; design departmental organization structure; assess performance in relation to established goals; and take appropriate action to improve departmental efficiency and service provision.
• At the request of the Commissioner may be responsible for the construction, repair and maintenance of city streets, facilities and parking lots and drainage systems; parks and recreational facilities; certain construction, repair and maintenance of town buildings, structures, vehicles, and facilities; solid waste collection, disposal and recycling, snow removal operations, engineering and traffic, and other City operations and facilities.
• Aids in the preparation of the annual department operating and capital budgets and enterprise funds; present budget recommendations and justifications; review and analyze performance against budget and develop appropriate control procedures; and oversee the specification and procurement of department supplies, materials and equipment; advise and assist the City Manager in the long-range planning for future expansion of facilities; formulate, present and explain short-range budgets and capital projects before City Manager, City Council and other groups as necessary; regularly inform City Manager on the status or programs, operations and condition of facilities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor\'s degree preferred in environmental engineering, public administration, management or a closely related field; Master\'s degree preferred;
• 8-10 years of project management, construction, and administrative experience, for which two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial, or administrative capacity, preferably including experience in municipal public works with 2 years as a director or assistant director.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS Must possess & maintain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator license. Advantageous but not required: Massachusetts Procurement Officer Certification, Construction Supervisor License, EIT, RLS, LEED certifications, Professional Engineer License.