DPW Director

City of Gladwin • Gladwin, MI • 1h ago

Position Summary The Department of Public Works (DPW) Director is a key municipal leadership role, responsible for overseeing the daily operations, planning, and long-term management of the City's public infrastructure. This includes city streets, water utilities, sewer utilities, stormwater, parks, cemeteries, buildings and grounds. The DPW Director serves as the Project Manager for all City infrastructure projects, and reports directly to the City Administrator on departmental performance, capital projects, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the DPW Director will provide public events support. This position supervises all DPW employees including full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.

Job Description (including, but not limited to)

LEADERSHIP

Leads, directs, and schedules all DPW staff and operations: including streets, parks, buildings, water/sewer, stormwater, and cemetery services

Supervises full-time, part-time, and seasonal personnel

Encourages a respectful, team-oriented culture by promoting open communication, staff development, and fairness

Conducts or supports hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions in collaboration with the City Administrator

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Serves as Project Manager for all municipal capital and infrastructure projects

Coordinates with engineers on project planning, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting

Oversee contract compliance and provide project updates and recommendations to the City Administrator

CEMETERY OPERATIONS

Oversee the operation and maintenance of the city owned cemetery

COMPLIANCE

Serves as the City's Compliance Officer for EGLE, MDOT, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies

Manages wastewater testing and reporting, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations

Maintains required documentation for water/sewer systems, stormwater permits, and employee licensure/certifications

Ensures all DPW employees meet licensing and certification requirements and maintain updated records

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Coordinates DPW logistical support for city-sponsored events, parades, and public gatherings

Responds to resident concerns, maintenance requests, or infrastructure emergencies with professionalism

Represents the City in public meetings

Participates in emergency response and after-hours support (as needed)

FINANCE

Develops and manages the DPW operating and capital budgets

Participates in long-range infrastructure planning and capital improvement scheduling

Oversee procurement, vendor contracts, fleet maintenance, and department safety programs

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