Village of Homewood
The Village of Homewood is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Assistant Director of Public Works. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Works, this position plays a crucial role in responding to citizen requests, managing programs, and overseeing day-to-day operations. If you have a strong background in Public Works operations, excellent communication skills, and a passion for serving the community, we invite you to apply for this position.
As the Assistant Director, you will be responsible for responding to citizen requests, researching problems, inspecting construction projects, and coordinating various programs. Additionally, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the department staff, assist in the overall direction of the Department of Public Works, and may serve as the acting Director when the Director is absent.
To succeed in this role, you will need to perform the following essential job functions:
· Take charge of all day-to-day project activities of the Utilities, Plants and Meters, Streets, Buildings, Fleets, and Landscape and Maintenance Divisions.
· Interact with citizens regarding Public Works matters, maintain positive relations, and provide information on Village policies. Investigate service delivery issues or other problems and coordinate resources to resolve them.
· Research Public Works issues or problems, prepare reports, and recommend effective solutions.
· Oversee the bid creation process, develop bid specifications, evaluate submitted bids, and act as a liaison with citizens during project design and construction. Gather data for various Public Works issues and projects.
· Coordinate department-wide training programs, conduct field inspections on daily Public Works construction projects, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and accepted construction techniques.
· Assist the Village Engineer on special projects.
· Assist in the preparation and administration of the department budget, serve as a Staff liaison to various advisory committees, and participate in Union contract negotiations.
· Coordinate data entry on the Public Works software system, conduct Public Works meetings, and work as a project coordinator on various Public Works projects.
To be considered for this position, you should possess the following qualifications:
· An Associate’s or technical degree in Public/Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Civil Engineering is preferred.
· A minimum of three to five years of supervisory experience in government, private utility, or construction engineering, with municipal Public Works experience preferred.
· Possession of a valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brake and tanker endorsements.
Join our dedicated team and contribute to the improvement and maintenance of our community’s infrastructure. The position is full-time exempt with a starting salary range of $103,490 to $115,838. The Village’s excellent employee benefits package includes medical insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension participation, Mission Square retirement plans, paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.
Only emailed packets (application for employment and resume) will be accepted. To apply, email a completed packet to Terence Acquah, Assistant Village Manager, at tacquah@homewoodil.gov. Applicant submittals should be a single PDF document titled only with Assistant Director of PW first initial and last name. The application and recruitment advertisement can be downloaded by visiting www.village.homewood.il.us and entering “Employment” into the -Search – icon at the top right of the page. To be considered in the first review of applications, please submit your application packet by Friday, November 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The position will remain open until filled.
For more information, contact:
Terence Acquah
tacquah@homewoodil.gov
(708) 206-3378