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NEOGOV · 1 hour ago

Director of Public Works - Alleghany County, VA

Covington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$89K/yr - $118K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Public Works for Alleghany County, VA. This pivotal role involves leading the department focused on water, wastewater, and solid waste management operations, requiring strong management capabilities and a commitment to community service.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of all county public works infrastructure, including water systems, wastewater systems, and solid waste management

Qualification

Public Works ManagementWater ResourcesWastewater ManagementCivil EngineeringPublic AdministrationServant LeadershipCoachingCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Water Resources, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or in a related field, with emphasis in Public Administration

Ten years' progressively responsible experience in the management of a public or private sector public water or wastewater utility; and experience in issues affecting government is required. An equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted

Empathy and understanding of others, leading by example, solid communication skills, and competence in projects and infrastructure

Servant leadership, knowledgeable in all operational fields, delegation, coaching and mentoring, openness with employees, building trust to achieve effective management of staff, budgets, and complex projects while maintaining integrity and working under pressure