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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

Public Works Director / County Engineer - Jackson County

NEOGOV is looking for a Public Works Director who will oversee the Public Works Department's activities, including personnel management and budget oversight. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating programs related to the maintenance and improvement of county infrastructure, such as highways and drainage systems.

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Responsibilities

Directs the activities of the Public Works Department, including personnel, budgets, and the application of state aid and federal requirements
Performs administrative and professional engineering work that includes planning, implementing, and evaluating all programs and projects related to the expansion, improvement, and maintenance activities on the County highways, parks and drainage systems
Plans, designs, and directs civil engineering projects to include roads, bridges, and drainage systems
Supervises all department personnel through department supervisors

Qualification

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementBudget ManagementPersonnel SupervisionFederal Requirements Compliance

Required

Directs the activities of the Public Works Department, including personnel, budgets, and the application of state aid and federal requirements
Performs administrative and professional engineering work that includes planning, implementing, and evaluating all programs and projects related to the expansion, improvement, and maintenance activities on the County highways, parks and drainage systems
Work includes planning, designing, and directing civil engineering projects to include roads, bridges, and drainage systems
Responsible for the work of the Public Works Department
Work is performed independently under general guidance from the County Administrator
Supervises all department personnel through department supervisors
Functions as the County Engineer, who under Minnesota Statutes is appointed for four-year terms by the County Board

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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