Public Works Director

The Town of Milford seeks a dedicated, proactive, and experienced candidate to serve as its Public Works Director/Road Commissioner.

Milford, incorporated in 1833, is located in Penobscot County, 15 miles northeast of Bangor. Milford is a close-knit, family-oriented community of approximately 3,000 year-round residents.

The Director of Public Works oversees all departmental operations and performs high-level administrative responsibilities, oversees the Town’s capital planning and project implementation, and environmental compliance and reporting, as well as works with Boards and Committees. The department director, under the direct supervision of the Town Administrator, is responsible for the Sanitary Sewer System, Storm Water Sewers, Municipal Solid Waste, roadway maintenance and snow clearing operations, facilities maintenance, parks, and recreation facilities, and serves as a sextant. The Director will oversee contracts and contractors, as well as plan for the appropriate department staffing to meet the needs of the Town.

The preferred candidate will have seven (7) years of successful year-round highway, Public Works, or facilities maintenance experiences with three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or related field desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of these required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The Town of Milford offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:

Town of Milford

Attn: Town Administrator

PO Box 336

Milford, ME 04461

townadministrator@milfordmaine.org

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to select the most qualified applicant(s).

The Town of Milford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday and as required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milford, ME 04461: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

· 7 Years: Public Works, Facilities Management, Highway Department

· 3 Years: Progressive Responsibility

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,645.00 - $90,166.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Highway, Public Works, or Facilities Management: 7 years (Preferred)
• related and progressively responsible: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL B (Preferred)

Work Location: In person