The City of Topeka is seeking qualified candidates for the Director of Public Works.
The Director of Public Works is responsible for the overall administration, development and direction of public works programs including Facility Operations, Traffic Operations, Street Maintenance, Forestry and Fleet Services and reports directly to the City Manager.
Additional duties include:
Plans, organizes, prioritizes, provides leadership and directs the broad scope of activities of the department; assures total operational effectiveness.
Serves as the principal advisor to the City Manager, and other City officials regarding public works activities; confers as appropriate regarding Public Works policy, programs and activities.
Interprets and enforces City Manager directives and administrative policy.
Develops long-range strategic and master plans for department policies and programs, outlines program objectives and works with appropriate staff to implement plans. Oversees the preparation and implementation of plans Public Works projects.
Prepares and presents the annual department budget; determines resource needs and financing requests; oversees department budgetary administration.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, valid driver’s license (KS license by hire date); licensed professional engineer in the state of Kansas (or reciprocal) preferred and five (5) years managerial experience in the public works field; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health/Dental Insurance
Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.
Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave, and one additional paid personal leave days each year.
Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
(457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
Free in-house Wellness Center, a full service fitness facility
Free Parking
Employee Assistance Program.
The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field, valid driver’s license (KS license by hire date); licensed professional engineer in the state of Kansas (or reciprocal) preferred and five (5) years managerial experience in the public works field; or any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
About City of Topeka (KS)
Situated in the rolling, wooded hills in the heart of Northeast Kansas, the City of Topeka is the municipal government for the capital city of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. Located at the intersection of I-70 and I-35, Topeka is sixty miles west of Kansas City, has a population of 127,000 and is one of the area's largest employers.
Topeka offers cultural amenities to rival big cities. Topekans revel in outdoor activities, excellent healthcare facilities, technologically advanced education, a diverse population and a below-average cost of living...making Topeka one of the most livable cities in the Midwest.
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