City of Omro is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to fill the position of Public Works Director. This vital leadership role is responsible for overseeing and managing the city’s public works department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality infrastructure services that support the growth and well-being of our community.
Position Overview: As the Public Works Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, maintenance, and management of the city’s infrastructure, including streets, parks, utilities, cemetery, and public facilities. The role requires a blend of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with other city departments, contractors, and the community to deliver essential services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and directing daily operations of the Public Works Department.
- Supervising department staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Overseeing budgeting, purchasing, and procurement for public works projects.
- Ensuring compliance with city codes, regulations, and safety standards.
- Coordinating long-term planning for city infrastructure projects.
- Responding to community inquiries and concerns regarding public works issues.
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CITY OF OMRO EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the City of Omro will be based on experience, skills, ability, qualifications and training. Omro does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
The City of Omro complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City of Omro will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person’s physical or mental disability or a person’s diseases such as AIDS or AIDS related virus, Sickle-Cell Trait, cancer, heart disease or other life-threatening illnesses or diseases. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in an undue hardship to City of Omro.
Before an offer of employment is tendered, a reference check will be completed to verify claims of educational attainment, previous employment and other information provided by the applicant. Final candidates will also be required to have a background investigation by the Omro Police Department and/or another law enforcement agency. Temporary employees must be approved by the City Administrator prior to any offers of employment. Permanent employees must be approved by the Omro City Council prior to any offers of employment. Newly hired employees must fill out all required employment paperwork in the Data Processing office prior to commencing work with the City of Omro.
The City of Omro strive to be a drug and controlled substance free workplace. Therefore, an applicant may be required to undergo a controlled substance screening at an occupational health facility as a condition of employment. A positive drug screening test will result in disqualification from further consideration for employment.
Applicant Expenses: Unless approved by the Common Council, an applicant will not be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred as part of the testing and selection process. Moving expenses for newly hired employees may be reimbursed in an amount determined by the Personnel Committee.