Date Posted: 11/23/2021 3:16:06 PM
Description:
PURPOSE OF POSITION The Public Works Director reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for directing the operations of a city public works department. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the activities of workers engaged in the maintenance of city roads, sewers, buildings, parks, and public property.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University with specialization in Construction Management, Engineering, Risk Management, or related fields; or 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in public services or construction management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Work is performed in a field setting. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; talk or hear; use hands to handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and reach with hands and arms. This employee is required to stand and walk frequently. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee is required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Vision Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, and will have to work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally the employee will be exposed to extreme heat (non-weather related) and vibrations. The employee may sometimes be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The City complies with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
HOURS AND SALARY Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the public works laborers work 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The required work week is a minimum of 40 hours. The Public Works Director must be able to attend most evening council meetings which are once or twice a month on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. This position is an exempt full-time position. The adopted annual salary range is $70,000-$96,600.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE: The City of Fort Mitchell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
Salary Information: $70,000-$96,600
Application Deadline: 12/01/2021
Submit resume and application (which can be obtained on https://fortmitchell.com) by Friday, December 1, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. to cityclerk@fortmitchell.com or deliver to the attention of:
City Clerk
City of Fort Mitchell
2355 Dixie Highway
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
AMY GUENTHER
City Clerk/Treasurer
FORTMITCHELL.COM, 2355 DIXIE HIGHWAY
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017