Village of Little Chute, WI (Pop. 12,164) is accepting applications for our next Public Works Director. Our new Director will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing Fox Valley community. The Public Works Director is responsible for all things right-of-way, infrastructure needs, and providing the Village Board with direction.
Located in the Fox Valley area along the Fox River, Little Chute was founded in 1899 and has a rich history as a European settlement. The community holds true to its Dutch roots and is home to the famous windmill in the heart of downtown. Little Chute is a full-service community, a fantastic place to live, work, learn and play. The Village boasts a high-achieving school district, an affordable growing housing market, and strong recreational assets that host many events to bring people together. This position is vital in the community, bringing knowledge and guidance to our talented organization, managing various operations ranging from street and rail transportation and all utility systems. Our Director has three (3) direct reports and oversees the management of sixteen (16) additional employees in the department. We are seeking an individual with strong public works experience, the ability to lead and mentor our great team and effectively communicate information to a variety of our stakeholders.
The ideal candidate requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, planning, or closely related field from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree in one of these fields or registration in the State of Wisconsin as a Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering is desired. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in public works administration or related field, coupled with five (5) years of supervisory experience at the department or division head level, is required. A combination of equivalent experience and education may be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package including the Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) health insurance with opt-out provision, fully paid dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance, numerous voluntary benefits, and the exemplary Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension plan. This position is exempt from FLSA and has a starting salary range of $107,203- $122,533 (Steps 1-6 on an 11-point scale) depending on qualifications with the opportunity for annual step increases and COLA adjustments. For additional details, the job description can be found here.
The deadline for cover letter, resume, and application submissions is March 1st at 4:00 pm.
Beau Bernhoft Penney Mack
Village Administrator Human Resources Manager
beau@littlechutewi.org penney@littlechutewi.org
920-423-3850 920-423-3872