Director Of Public Works & Utilities (New Position)

This New Position for the County will promote a good quality of life for the citizens in Gloucester County. The Director of Public Works & Utilities oversees engineering, utilities, and facilities maintenance. The position reports to the Deputy County Administrator.
For a complete list of duties and the full job description:Director of Public Works & Utilities

ENGINEERING
Engineering (3 FTE) serves as a technical resource supporting the Board of Supervisors' vision. Many of the division's duties include service for other departments or coordination with other departments. Engineering manages projects and serves as technical support for a variety of programs. Engineering manages the Engineering, Public Safety Radio and Landfill budget units. The division manages and operates the following programs: Capital Project Planning and Delivery Engineering Support Services Local Oversight of Landfills and Convenience Centers Public Service Radio System Administration Hazard Mitigation Administration (FEMA Residential Elevation) Security Support Services (Keys, Card-Access Badges and software control) Floodplain Administration Community Rating System Administration Public Services (Facility Use, No Wake and Misc. Services)
Debris Management
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Public Utilities (28 FTE) provides potable water and sewer service to support existing and future development in the County. The division provides potable water to almost 5,054 accounts (10,000+ people) and sewer service to over 1,700 accounts (4,400+ people) in the county. Gloucester County discharges sewage to the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) which provides conveyance and treatment of wastewater from Gloucester.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Facilities Management (24.5 FTE) is responsible for maintenance, general repairs, groundskeeping, and custodial care of County and School properties. The division provides maintenance and inspection services on County vehicles and equipment as well as furnish seasonal mosquito control in Mosquito Control Districts. Staff are skilled in automotive & equipment repair, carpentry, landscaping, HVAC, masonry, mosquito control, painting, plumbing, and sign making. Staff performs interior building renovations and completes small construction projects. Generally, the division provides services to internal customers from other county departments providing a productive work environment for their missions. The division is also responsible for communication and interaction with management companies for leased space to coordinate maintenance required by the lease agreements.


Bachelor's degree in public administration, engineering, architecture, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred. Six to nine years of progressively responsible Public Works or civil engineering experience for a municipality or similar public sector organization. Three years of experience at an executive level preferred. Must be registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license and a satisfactory driving history. Possession of Water Treatment Plant Operators certification is preferred.

• Absolute integrity, ensuring ethical, equitable, honest, fair, and open interactions with elected and appointed officials, county leadership, employees, and community organizations and members.
• A sound decision maker, open to input from stakeholders, exhibiting sound judgment, and decisive when appropriate.
• Open to different ways of thinking and new approaches while respecting the culture of the organization and the community.
• A project manager, leader, and mentor for employees; a positive attitude; able to build a competent staff team and to delegate responsibility.
• Forward-thinking.
• Visionary with experience in developing a shared focus with staff, citizens, and businesses.
• Willing to consider diverse views and opinions.
• Skilled in managing, controlling, and evaluating long term projects.
• Able to communicate complex information in a manner that can be easily understood across the organization.
• Interpret complex documents, and decipher state, county, and federal regulations.
• Experienced in demonstrating effective leadership and encouraging high morale among employees.
• Cooperative and courteous and project a positive image.
• Professionally competent and strategic thinker who is confident in their job knowledge and able to adapt to changing priorities and navigate a sophisticated environment.
• Practical problem solver and decision maker who is customer focused.

Employment Type: Full-Time