Public Works Director City of Athens, TN will accept applications through June 30, 2017.

The Friendly City is seeking a collaborative, customer service oriented professional to serve as Public Works Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for administration, leadership, management and operation of the Public Works Department, including fleet maintenance, street construction and cleaning, traffic control, sanitation, animal control and GIS. This position also serves as the Storm Water Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to build upon the success of the previous director, working effectively with employees, state and local officials, committees, boards and citizens to design and implement strategies to enhance services and provide excellent customer service to the citizens and visitors of the city.

This is a highly responsible position that leads a staff of about 40 employees. The Public Works Director is an at will, exempt position that reports directly to the City Manager. In addition to supervising staff, the director is responsible for the department’s annual budget, developing policies and procedures, reviewing construction plans, and interacting with the public to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, computer skills, and leadership skills that allow the candidate to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, other agencies and the public.

Requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a professional license or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Supervisory, engineering, construction and inspection experience, and a valid Tennessee Driver’s License are also required. Local government experience is preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer