DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Director Of Public Works

The Director of Public Works is responsible for the management and administration of the City's public works operations, including engineering, public utilities (water and sanitary sewer), wastewater treatment plant, public roadways / highways, storm water drainage, and the recycling / solid waste program. The position manages a staff of over eighty (80) FTE's with four (4) direct report positions, reports directly to the Mayor, and serves as a member of the City's department head team.

Essential functions include promoting the Public Works department vision, meeting regularly with the Mayor, department heads, and staff regarding projects, reviewing projects, work progress, financing, scheduling, policy, and personnel problems, and developing, implementing, interpreting, and communicating Federal, State, and City requirements and policy regarding grants, regulatory compliance, permits, studies, projects, and problems.

The requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Public Administration or a related field, a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible civil engineering and administrative experience, preferably in the public sector, a minimum of seven (7) years supervisory or managerial experience, a valid state of Wisconsin driver's license, knowledge of municipal engineering design and construction standards, practices, and techniques, and considerable knowledge of design and construction of urban streets, drainage systems, sanitary sewerage systems, and water distribution systems.

Salary Grade 13 : $147,700.80 - $192,025.60 annually with excellent benefits. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, November 30, 2025. First review of employment application will begin on Monday, November 17, 2025. Apply online through NEOGOV from our web site (www.ci.brookfield.wi.us).