Overview
The Town of Farmington is seeking a qualified Director of Public Works. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all operations of the Public Works Department in a small municipality. This includes oversight of roads, bridges, solid waste, water/sewer (fleet, facilities, and capital projects. The Director serves as both a strategic leader and a hands-on manager, often working directly with field crews.
The Director ensures safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance of town infrastructure, including highways, drainage, solid waste, and municipal facilities, while supporting long-range capital planning and regulatory compliance.
Duties
Operations & Maintenance
- Oversees the operations and ensures the compliance of all Public Works Departments
- Plan and supervise seasonal operations, including snow plowing, sanding, salting, and storm response
Supervision & Personnel Management
- Makes recommendations to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen regarding the selection, retention and/or dismissal of personnel
- Supervise, train, and evaluate department employees
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and proper use of equipment
Equipment & Fleet Management
- Manage maintenance, repair, and replacement planning for town vehicles and heavy equipment
- Oversee maintenance of public buildings and grounds
- Maintain inventory and asset management records
Budgeting & Administration
- Prepare and manage the department operating and capital budgets
- Track expenditures and ensure cost-effective operations
- Works as representative for the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Master Plan, and Hazard Mitigation, and anything to do with the Town’s levee
- Assist in warrant article development for town meeting
Procurement & Contract Management (RSA 31 & 41):
- Procure materials, equipment, and services in accordance with town policies and NH statutes
- Prepare bid specifications (RFP’S) and evaluate proposals
- Manage contracts and grants and ensure performance compliance
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Establishes internal operational policies and procedures to effectively address the specific needs of the town.
- Maintain required permits and records
- Coordinate with NHDES, NH DOT, and other agencies as needed
Public Communication & Governance
- Respond to resident inquiries and service requests
- Attend Select Board meetings, budget hearings, and town meetings
- Provide reports, recommendations, and technical guidance to town officials
Emergency Management
- Participate in emergency planning and response (e.g., storms, flooding, infrastructure failure)
- Coordinate with emergency services and the Emergency Management Director
- Be available 24 hours a day to respond to emergencies in a timely manor
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, management or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of progressively responsible related experience with 5 years in a supervisory position or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in Public Works Departments including Water and Wastewater
- High level of organizational skills
- Apply management theories and principles
- Promote positive public relations
- Human relations skills necessary to communicate with diverse audiences, facilitate small group processes, present ideas clearly, resolve conflict and convey technical concepts to others both orally and in writing
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday -Friday
Location: Farmington, New Hampshire
Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement (NOT NHRS), Life, Short-term and Long-term disability.
Apply today!
Full job description available upon request
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Applications can be submitted to:
Erica Dickie-Yelle, Human Resources at edickie-yelle@farmington.nh.us
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
