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Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works - Village of Schaumburg

 

Title: Assistant Director, Public Works

Type: full-time

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Pay:  The budgeted salary range for this position is  
$136,932.00 - $183,146.00 annually, dependent on qualifications. 


Position Summary: This position assists the director in the operation, management, planning, organization, and direction of the department, specifically supervising municipal maintenance and operations, managing staff, budgets and contracts while ensuring safety and compliance. Exercises broad discretion in the management of the department. In the absence of the director, this position will assume the duties of the director. This position is a leadership role and is provided considerable latitude to carry out operational management and leadership responsibilities including: development of short and long term goals; compliance with all federal, state, and local agency rules, regulations, and safety requirements; development and implementation of the department’s budget; rapid response to emergency situations; and promotion of a positive image of the department at all times. Other work includes representing all major program areas of the department in liaison activities and coordinating special projects across divisions. The responsibilities require exercise of considerable professional and technical judgment and initiative within the framework of established regulations.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1.    Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, business, public administration, construction engineering or a related field. 

2.    Master’s Degree preferred. If the candidate does not possess a master’s degree at the time of hire, they must obtain it within five years of employment/promotion.

3.    A minimum of five years of experience in a public works department or related industry.

4.    A minimum of three years of supervisory experience coordinating a range of activities undertaken by others that involve directing, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of staff.

5.    Possession of a valid driver’s license.

6.    Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.


Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position in addition to a resume and a cover letter 


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