NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Public Services Director
Public Services, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Public Services Director to perform technical, administrative, and supervisory work involving public works and utility projects. The role focuses on organizing and directing various municipal projects, managing staff, and ensuring effective coordination with other departments.
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Responsibilities
Plans and manages the activities of all public services department staff; ensures coordination of activities with other departments
Motivates, mentors, trains and develops employees through effective leadership
Reports to and advises director on public works and utilities projects and activities
Researches, evaluates and recommends operational changes and strategies for the department
Assists with selection, promotion, training, and counseling and disciplining of department personnel in consultation with department director; assist with setting priorities and deadlines
Engages in considerable personal contact with citizens concerning service request and complaints; investigates and recommends actions; coordinates projects with other departments; in the absence of the director attends department head and City Council meetings to represent the department
Provides management support in annual budget process by preparing department operating and capital improvement needs analysis and estimates
Prepares various staff reports for the City Manager; may negotiate general or professional services and capital improvement project contracts
Prepares and implements reviews of employee safety, development, and operating training programs
Assists in the Planning and Management of Contracted Services
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college or university with an Associate's degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, environmental engineering or related field and 5 - 7 years' experience in a responsible management position in the field of public works or utilities; a Bachelor's degree is preferred; Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience that will meet the requirements for the classification
Valid North Carolina driver's license
Certification in CPR & First Aid within a specified timeline by the City
Thorough knowledge of related City policies, state and federal laws and regulations
Thorough knowledge of design, implementation, maintenance and operations methods and principles of public works, public water and waste water utilities
Knowledge of related engineering principles and practices
Knowledge of equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal infrastructure
Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices required in performing water and sewer pipe maintenance and when working in traffic control zones
Knowledge of the principles and practices, laws, and regulations relating to the area of work performed and supervised
Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective budgeting, personnel management and supervision, and purchasing practices
Ability to plan and supervise the work of work crews; ability to prepare written evaluations on the performance of work crews for management
Ability to prepare complex and detailed records and reports including construction plans, budget documents, and personnel files
Ability to read plans pertaining to various public works projects
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other public officials, employees, contractors and the general public
Ability to present ideas effectively in oral and written form
Ability to serve in the capacity of the department director as required
Ability to speak in small groups and make presentations to elected officials, state regulatory agencies, and citizens
Skill in the use of general office software, database management, GIS applications, and SCADA systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, environmental engineering or related field
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Health and Dental Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Life Insurance/Short Term Disability
Additional Insurance
Local Government Retirement Plan
401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plan
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Civil Leave
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Military Leave
Funeral Leave
Flexible Spending Account
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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