Listing Summary

MORGAN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Public Works Director

Summary:

Morgan County is seeking to fill the position of Public Works Director. The Morgan County Public Works Department is comprised of three divisions; whereby, there are currently 15 personnel assigned to the Roads and Bridges Division, 3 personnel assigned to the Shop Division, and 10 personnel assigned to the Solid Waste Division. Each division has an assigned supervisor to assist in oversight of operations. The Public Works Director will have line authority over all three divisions.

Successful candidates will have extensive experience of a wide and progressively responsible nature in public works management including considerable supervisory experience. Comprehensive knowledge of public works administration, including organization, staffing, finance, equipment management, maintenance and records/reports are required in addition to ability to maintain discipline, analyze the effectiveness of the public works department and institute improvements.

Essential Functions:

--Establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, board members, community organizations, other agencies, and the general public

--Respond courteously and tactfully to the public in answering questions, explaining department policies, and handling complaints.

--Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee needs and problems, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates personnel.

--Plans, organizes, and manages departmental functions and support staff activities; coordinates activities and assignments, to include but not limited to, maintenance of county roads, bridges, and rights of way;
maintenance and repair of the county vehicle fleet; solid waste management operations; public works construction and repair projects.

--Analyze Public Works Department needs, as well as the availability of resources, existing programs, and other related factors in developing departmental programs to meet those needs.

--Formulates and develops work methods and practices, policies, standard operating procedures, training programs, and general orders; monitors the implementation of departmental rules and regulations; updates
departmental guidelines in accordance with federal, state, and local legislation.

--Establishes budget priorities; prepares and submits annual budget information; recommends budget revision as appropriate; administers approved budget and monitors operational expenditures for fiscal
compliance.

--Manages response during emergencies to protect, repair, and maintain public infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

·Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in a public works setting with progressive responsibility, including administrative, supervisory, and budgetary experience.

·Possesses the combination of education, training, and professional experience which provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position of Public Works Director.

·Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Preferred Qualifications:

·Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field

·Professional Engineer License (PE)

Public Works Director– Grade 24 – FSLA Exempt Position

FY25 Comprehensive Salary Range for Grade 24 - $85,286 - $129,773

Comprehensive Benefit Package to include Pension Based Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) Retirement Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) 27 Days Per Year, 11 Paid County Holidays, Employee and Family Health Insurance with 0% Coinsurance, Wellness Program and More.

Letters of interest and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

NO Hardcopy packages will be accepted for this position. Please submit your materials electronically by email to:

Leslie Brandt, Human Resources Director
Morgan County Board of Commissioners
150 East Washington Street, Madison, GA 30650
lbrandt@morgancountyga.gov