City of Woodstock Public Works Director - City of Woodstock, Illinois

Public WorksThe Public Works Department, the largest City Department with 70 authorized (59funded) positions, strives to provide outstanding service and a superb quality of lifethat the residents of the community have come to value and expect. Total budgetfor Public Works operations and maintenance during FY12/13 is $6,359,300,excluding capital improvement expenses.The Street Maintenance Division supports the most employees in Public Works. Inaddition to routine daily services for maintenance of public rights-of-way andparking lots, traffic and street signage, storm sewers and catch basins, streetsweeping, and snow removal, the Street Maintenance Division is responsible forthe maintenance of 125 centerline miles of street pavement and rights-ofway.Street Maintenance is also responsible for 83 miles of storm sewer pipe and2,200 catch basins. The Department maintains ten publicly-owned storm-waterbasins and/or ponds. By comparison, there are over 100 privately-owned stormwaterbasins and/or ponds in the City.The Parks Division oversees maintenance on 550 acres of parkland at 23 differentlocations throughout the community. Within these parks sites are four baseballfields, sixteen softball and youth baseball fields, eight soccer fields, nine tenniscourts, nine basketball courts, a youth football field, and 14 separate playgroundareas. Employees also provide support and assistance annually for an average of31 Community and City-sponsored events, 18 block parties, 193 picnic pavilionreservations, 2,054 scheduled ball games, and 463 scheduled soccer games.

Public WorksThe Sewer and Water Maintenance Division oversees operation and maintenanceof 125 miles of water mains, 107 miles of sanitary sewer mains, 20 sanitary sewerlift stations, two water booster stations, meter reading for 8,300 utility accounts,utility locates for JULIE requests, and inspection of water and sewer improvementsin private development. Sewer and Water Maintenance employees also assistemployees with maintenance at Wastewater Treatment facilities, Water Treatmentfacilities, and with snow removal during the winter months.The Wastewater Treatment Division provides operation and maintenance of theCity’s two treatment plants and one regional sanitary sewer lift station. Thenorthside treatment plant is rated at 3.5 million gallons per day (MGD) and thesouthside treatment plant has a capacity of 1.5 MGD.The Water Treatment Division oversees the operation and maintenance of sixgroundwater supply wells, two treatment plants, three elevated water storagetowers, one ground storage tower, and one booster station. Those facilities arestaffed 16 hours per day, seven days a week.Fleet Maintenance Division is a “full service” operation that provides themaintenance and repair of all City-owned vehicles and equipment. Services areprovided to the City Administration, Opera House, Recreation, and Police, as wellas all Public Works vehicles and equipment. Currently, the Division supports andmaintains 80 vehicles and 57 pieces of equipment for the City.The Department of Public Works also provides Engineering services for the Cityincluding the management and oversight of capital improvement projects, selectionand oversight of consultant services, review and approval of site improvements forprivate developments, and assisting residents with grading and drainage issues andconcerns.

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PositionThe Public Works Director directly oversees, plans and organizes all municipal publicworks operations including streets, parks, administration/engineering, wastewatertreatment, water treatment, sewer and water conveyance, and vehicle/equipmentmaintenance. The work is performed under the direction of the City Manager.Principal Duties and Responsibilities•Prepares, submits and recommends 14 annual public works operating and capitalbudgets•Forecasts revenues, expenditures and staffing levels•Plans and identifies existing maintenance for infrastructure•Develops immediate, short-term and long-term strategic planning•Oversees work activities for all divisions within the department•Fosters operational excellence, internally and externally for both union and non-unionemployees•Coordinates all public works activities with consultants, and contracts services forplanned and emergency functions•Serves as an active member of the administrative team for the City•Participates in union negotiations, contract resolution and grievance processes•Administers the City’s environmental management issues•Works closely with the County and local communities, as required•Assists department directors with needs related to Public Works servicesCurrent Key Initiatives•Deliver prompt, professional and efficient customer service to all residents•Assist City Manager and City Council with strategic planning for all public facilities•Identify and implement an efficient organizational structure with a responsive staff•Provide and maintain safe and accessible streets and pedestrian throughways•Provide and maintain reliable utility services•Plan, build and maintain attractive parks and recreational facilities•Support City-wide efforts for protection of our environment and natural resources

RequirementsThe Director of Public Works position requires an individual who possesses excellentoral communication, writing and presentation skills, strong customer-service orientation,demonstrated ability with the most current technology, budget experience and a passionfor excellence. The candidate will be a person of integrity, a leader by example, aneffective communicator, a visionary, and a team player. Further, the selected individualwill display a true commitment of service to the community.Requirements•Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Civil Engineering,or a related field and a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible publicworks/civil engineering experience including four (4) years of increasingly responsiblesupervisory experience. Those candidates with Registered Professional Engineer statusand/or Master’s Degrees are preferred. At our discretion, the City may also consider acombination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills andabilities.•Keen ability to assimilate difficult concepts and demonstrate algebraic and trigonometricformulas.•Substantial skills related to organizational development, processes and tools in a publicworks setting.•Strong understanding with the ability to plan, organize, supervise and evaluateproductivity in diverse work environments.•Excellent human relations ability and oral, written and presentation communicationskills.•Proven leadership skills with a community-oriented philosophy and proven conflictresolution skills in a union and non-union work environment.•Strong analytical, operational, and project management skills with budgetingexperience.•Thorough knowledge of new and innovative public works facilities, and organizationaltheories, and excellent acumen of current trends and developments in public works.•Working knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to cityinfrastructure, streets, parks, EPA, etc.•Working knowledge of public relations and development practices.•Strong customer service mindset.

Compensation and BenefitsCompensation range for the position (grade 10) is: $83,442 (minimum) -$106,483 (midpoint) - $129,523.68 (maximum)Health Insurance: The City provides a PPO with Aetna providers as healthinsurance to our employees, with an approximately 8-10% employeeparticipation premium rate, with the option of dependent coverage.Dental Insurance: Included with the group health insurance.Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: Coreamount provided by the City with additional personal options available.Deferred Compensation: Optional program available for employees.Retirement Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, employeecontributes 4.5% with a variable match by the City [currently 12.63%].Benefit Time: Twelve holidays and twelve sick days per year.Vacation: Basic policy offers ten vacation days after 1 year of employment,with increases based on tenure.Other benefits include, but are not limited to:Flexible Spending Account OptionsEmployee Assistance ProgramFitness DiscountsTuition AssistanceVision PlanWellness ProgramSupplemental Insurance [AFLAC]

Application ProcessIf you are an interested and qualified candidate, committed topreserving a high standard of community excellence with asuperb quality of life, the City of Woodstock is “Your City.”Qualified candidates may download required applicationmaterials from www.woodstockil.gov. Applicants mustelectronically submit their completed application, withresume, references, salary history and requirements, andcover letter stating they are applying for the position of PublicWorks Director, no later than Friday, April 19, 2013, 5:00p.m. to:Email: humanresources@woodstockil.govCity of Woodstock121 W. Calhoun StreetWoodstock, Illinois 60098Phone (815) 338.1172Fax (815) 338.2264The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer