Public Works Director

Job Summary

The Public Works Director assumes overall administrative technical and professional responsibility for the day-to-day operations and physical facilities of the Village of South Chicago Heights. Operating under the general direction of the Village Administrator the Director oversees vital municipal sectors including streets parks and grounds water sewer and equipment maintenance. The Director provides logistic and strategic planning for infrastructure projects manages departmental budgets coordinates municipal services and supervises all division personnel to ensure the safety efficiency and functionality of the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative & Financial Management

Budget Preparation: Prepare and manage the comprehensive annual budget for Public Works Water Sewer Senior Center and Parks.

Annual Reporting: Formulate and submit the comprehensive Annual Report for Public Works Water and Sewer systems.

Vendor & Contract Management: Develop protocols for hiring outside vendors create precise bid specifications recommend project vendors and strictly ensure all outsourced work meets Village standards.

Purchasing & Logistics: Direct and authorize the purchase of necessary supplies tools materials and equipment while managing year-end inventory documentation.

Personnel & Supervisory Oversight

Staff Supervision: Foremen Laborers Water Operators And Motor Vehicle Drivers.

Workforce Planning: Evaluate employee performance establish clear performance criteria conduct yearly reviews and manage administrative actions including recommendations of hiring and termination.

D aily Operations: Review and distribute daily disposition assignment sheets detailing staff material and equipment deployment.

Time & Attendance Control: Manage review and approve employee time-off requests and track daily employee hours for insurance and IMRF compliance.

Operations Infrastructure & Maintenance

Field Inspections: Execute regular field inspections of roadways rights-of way and public works projects to identify maintenance deficiencies and ensure adherence to safety specifications.

Emergency & Weather Logistics: Coordinate seasonal year-round maintenance protocols including rapid snow and ice removal pavement patching cold/hot patching shoulder repairs storm sewer upkeep and culvert drainage management watermain breaks.

Specialized Infrastructure Surveys: Initiate targeted safety and inspection surveys immediately following heavy snowfalls or extreme rain events to restore municipal safety and traffic efficiency.

Utility Reporting: Oversee the compilation and submission of daily water intake reports weekly reports and monthly reports from Chicago Heights alongside year-end water inventory data.

Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous safety regulations implement safety training tailgate instructions manage Injury on duty claims and coordinate with insurance representatives regarding property or equipment damage.

Infrastructure/Economic Development: Coordinates and works closely with the village engineers on board approved projects such as Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) program water infrastructure projects road resurfacing etc.

Community Engagement & Event Support

Public Relations: Respond to public inquiries address Right of Way complaints and relay information to residents and stakeholders with utmost tact.

Village Meeting Attendance: Attend and participate in quarterly Village Neighborhood Meetings are held in March June September and addition bi-weekly Department Head and Board of Trustees meetings.

Community Event Setup: Provide structural coordination setup and teardown support for annual community events including the Senior Picnic Back to School Picnic Summer Concerts (including scheduling coverage from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM) Senior Thanksgiving Dinner Christmas/Thanksgiving basket deliveries Breakfast with Santa the Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial Day Services.

Civic Support: Oversee the operational opening and closing of the Senior Center facility for election judges during active voting periods.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or : A minimum of five (5) years of direct work experience in water sewer and street maintenance : Must be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week (24/7) to respond tomunicipal emergencies and/or manage the immediate emergency deployment Credentials: A valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Water OperatorLicense and Herbicide License are not required but highly Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Village personnel Vision: Ability to develop long-term infrastructure programs that enhance community infrastructure while remaining aligned with fiscal Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills required to prepare technical project reports deliver financial briefings and resolve public complaints seamlessly.

Miscellaneous Information

How to ApplyThe employment application can be found directly on the official village website. Interested applicants should submit a completed application resume cover letter and professional references directly to Nora Gomez Village Administrator. Application materials can be submitted via email or delivered in person during normal business Contact Details: By Email: In Person / By Mail: Village of South Chicago Heights Village Hall 3317Chicago Road South Chicago Heights 60411 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Phone Inquiries:

Required Experience:

Director