NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Assistant Public Works Director (Utilities)
Green Bay, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$109K/yr - $129K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director (Utilities) for the City of Green Bay. The role involves overseeing the planning, design, construction, and operation of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer systems while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Supervises Utility Division engineering personnel in the preliminary preparation of plans and specifications of public works projects
Oversees the work and provides direction to the Sewer Superintendent regarding maintenance and management of the City’s sewer systems
Oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm sewer systems. Develops and monitors the Sanitary Sewer Utility budget, monitors expenditures and determines the rates
Manages and ensures compliance of storm water and sanitary permits, regulations and compliance orders
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the City’s Erosion Control Program, including the review and authorization of erosion control permits, and educational programs
Prepares and reviews technical reports, studies, permit applications and grant applications as required
Provides oversight for the review of all site plans and proposed development projects. Reviews plans and specifications prepared by consultants
Oversees the implementation and maintenance of the City’s Storm Water Management Program, including the review and authorization of post-construction storm water permits and educational programs. Prepares the Storm Water Utility budget, monitors expenditures and determines the rates
Manages the Department of Public Works’ Geographical Information System (GIS)
Oversees resiliency and sustainability staff in the planning and implementation of related programs
Prepares public works contracts, purchase orders, service contracts, invoices and reviews payments and change orders related to various utility programs
Prepares the Stormwater and Sanitary Sewer Utility annual and long-range capital equipment and improvement programs
Oversees the capital asset management and accounting for storm water and sanitary sewer. Responsible for coordination of rate collections for both utilities
Oversees the sanitary sewer billing of the City’s industrial monitored customers and municipal customers
Serves as the lead liaison between the City and other governmental agencies (WDNR, EPA, etc.), the regional wastewater treatment plant (NEW Water), industrial customers, and adjacent municipalities related to stormwater and sanitary sewers
Meets with the public, developers, contractors, consultants, other City departments and agencies to provide technical engineering assistance and guidance on projects and ensures compliance (i.e. inspection of private stormwater management practices, illicit discharges, illicit connections, etc.)
Provides oversight and responds to complaints and damage/claim reports when required
Maintains knowledge of advances in technology, industry issues, and best practices (PFAS, Infiltration & Inflow)
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Minimum of 6-years of progressively responsible experience with municipal projects and sewer system operation and maintenance
2-years in a supervisory capacity
Registration with Wisconsin State Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Designers and Land Surveyors as a Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months
Valid driver's license and good driving record
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, environmental and structural engineering
Considerable knowledge of modern engineering methods and practices followed in preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports as applied to storm water, sanitary sewer, pavement and environmental construction
Considerable knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local codes related to municipal, public works and private projects
Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems
Considerable knowledge of regulatory compliance under WPDES permits for municipal stormwater and sanitary sewer systems
Comprehensive knowledge of effective management principles and techniques
Considerable skill in utility management and long-range system planning
Considerable skill in budgeting, rate calculations, fiscal and billing practices
Considerable skill in preparing and reviewing complex designs, details, estimates, plans and specifications for public works and private development projects
Considerable skill in the application of engineering theory to complex field problems
Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications
Considerable skill in receiving assignments in general terms and to schedule, plan, direct and oversee the work of a diversified staff
Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work independently
Ability to analyze and make sound, independent decisions
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, contractors, the general public and City officials
Ability to work the required hours of the position
Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting and carrying up to 10-20 pounds, frequent standing, walking and sitting, focusing for long periods on projects, reaching, climbing, stooping and lifting, walking on rough or uneven terrain, and working in varied environmental conditions
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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