Public Works

The public works director supervises the activities of various departments within the public works sector. These departments include streets and sanitation, parks and grounds, engineering, utilities and equipment maintenance. In general, the director oversees the physical facilities of a community and any services that enable a community to function. Some of the directors duties include:

Develops long-term programs that enhance the community
Presents the top plans to the appropriate department heads
Assigns work to the staff once a project has been selected
Analyzes completed projects against the budget
Hire employees and handle terminations.
Create bid specifications and recommend vendors for projects
Ensures that all work is completed properly by contractors, vendors and public works staff members