Public Works Director

The Public Works Director plans, manages, and directs activities and operations for the Public Works Department of Beaufort County. Responsibilities include: managing assigned personnel and daily operations and related fiscal administration; ensuring compliance with various laws and safety protocol; maintaining County’s infrastructure services such as road/street maintenance, storm/sewer operations, County fleet management, special projects, and emergency response; advising members of management concerning operations and personnel matters; developing budgets and monitoring expenses; investigating complaints and problems; and representing the Department both internally and externally
 

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels; disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees; and coordinates staff training activities. 
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise. 
• Interprets, explains, and ensures Department compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. 
• Plans, manages, and directs operations and activities of the Public Works Department; oversees activities involving department administration, fiscal operations, roads and drainage, storm water, solid waste disposal, recycling operations, general support, fuel management, capital improvement projects, or other assigned functions; and coordinates allocation of manpower and material resources within the department.
• Ensures that the infrastructure of Beaufort County is fully functioning and not causing safety issues for the public. • Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the areas of assignment; evaluates Department performance and efficiency/effectiveness of programs, operations, procedures, and resource management; and implements improvements in programs and operational procedures as needed.
• Develops and implements Department operating budget, capital improvements program budget, and specialized capital equipment budget; submits proposed budget and budget justifications for approval by County Administrator and County Council; oversees/approves Department expenditures; and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. 
• Responds to complaints and questions related to Department programs, operations, or personnel; provides information; researches problems; investigates concerns; and initiates problem resolution. 
• Represents County government with other government agencies, consulting firms, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and the public.
• Develops an emergency response and recovery plan for Department. 
• Manages the response and recovery effort in the event of storms or disasters for Department. coordinates with other departments and agencies. 
• Analyzes problems associated with infrastructure failure, repair needs, preventive maintenance, and operations; recommends a plan of action; develops a design and budget; and determines resources needs to complete the task. 
• Oversees construction with in-house resources or manages contracts with consultants and/or contractors.
• Compiles or monitors administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to Department operations: analyzes data. 
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, performance appraisals, budget documents, presentations, or other documents.
• Reviews various documents, blueprints, budgets, and reports as needed.
• Coordinates Department projects and work activities with others.
• Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of related public works experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver’s license

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.