Superintendent of Public Works

The City of Watertown has an immediate opening for the Superintendent of Public Works. This is an exempt civil service position. It is the senior level of the Public Works Management series and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall operations of the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include developing departmental goals, policies, operating plans, and budgets; planning and overseeing the maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure, facilities, vehicles, and equipment; directing emergency and seasonal operations; and ensuring the safe, lawful, efficient, and responsive delivery of public works services. The incumbent is expected to promote an organizational culture of customer service by setting clear expectations for timely, respectful, responsive, and solution-focused service to residents, businesses, and other City departments. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over administrative, supervisory, technical, skilled, and labor personnel. The incumbent does related work as required.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver’s License.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT: Must be available to respond outside normal working hours during severe weather, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies.

As a City Officer, the incumbent should reside within the City of Watertown in accordance with the New York State Public Officers Law and the City Charter, except as otherwise provided by local law adopted by the City Council.

For a complete job specification please reach out to civilservice@watertown-ny.gov

Apply through the online portal: https://watertown-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps