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Director of Public Works

The City of Waterloo is now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Public Works.  Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing guidance for various services including Engineering, Streets and Drainage, Grounds Maintenance, Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Distribution, Water Collection/Treatment and Distribution, Wastewater Collection/Treatment, Electric Distribution, Power Plant, and Fleet/Building Services. Oversees property and easement surveys along with legal descriptions. Supervises contractor construction projects to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, and City regulations. Manages the review and supervision of public infrastructure. Prepares reports on Public Works activities and carries out additional related tasks as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and review the work of a large staff of subordinates.
• Ability to develop and implement departmental policy and procedure.
• Ability to design and supervise the construction inspection of complex public works projects.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of formal education in a college engineering curriculum or trade school specializing in engineering-related subjects such as drafting, surveying, blueprint reading, and the like.
• Must have two years of practical experience in the field.

Possession of a license to practice as a professional civil engineer in the State of Illinois is a plus but not required. Must possess an appropriate valid Illinois Driver’s License. Participation in the mandatory drug testing program is a prerequisite for this role. Additionally, City Ordinance require that candidates must reside within a 10-mile radius of City Hall.

Prior to applying, please review the full job description by clicking the link below:

Director Of Public Works Full Job Description

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Please email your resume to HR Coordinator, Sarah Craig:  scraig@waterloo.il.us

You may also submit your resume in person or by mail to Waterloo City Hall:

Attn: Human Resources
100 W. Fourth Street
Waterloo, IL 62298

Submission deadline is July 22, 2024

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Waterloo does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

 

**The City of Waterloo has a residency requirement of living within a 10-mile radius of City Hall.**