This employment opportunity has expired as of 06/10/2022.
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Full Time, 24 hours on call
The Public Services Director provides leadership, overall administration, and technical expertise for the following units: Facility Maintenance; Nebo Water System; Waste Collections/Disposal and Fleet Maintenance. Each unit is overseen by a unit supervisor who reports to the Public Services Director. The Public Services Director reports directly to the County Manager.
Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of the Public Services Department including budgeting, purchasing and financial transactions, staff organization and development, performance evaluations, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities. Evaluates the need to fill vacant positions and recommends changes to allocated positions and divisional structure as needed. Researches and prepares recommendations and reports for the County Manager.
Oversees and develops short and long-term strategic goals pertaining to the planning, development, design and operational processes for units of the department. Establishes departmental programs and budgets for the maintenance, replacement, and improvement of materials and equipment.
Performs other duties as directed.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field, plus five (5) years professional experience, with at least four (4) years supervisory experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Physical Demands:
This position requires the ability to move or lift documents and materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Position requires knowledge and use of typical office equipment including telephone, audio-visual equipment and personal computer. Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees and citizens. Position may require occasional travel to remote sites where conditions for access may not be modifiable.
Benefited after 90 days
Medical, dental, and life insurance
Sick, vacation, and holiday pay
Membership in the Local Government Retirement System
Supplemental retirement 401k/457
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED
APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.
McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.
McDowell County participates in E-Verify.
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