Assistant Public Works Director, The City of Lake City
A. Public Works Operations • Assist in planning, coordinating, and supervising daily public works activities. • Help assign work, establish priorities, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks. B. Water and Wastewater Infrastructure • Assist with the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water and wastewater infrastructure within assigned responsibilities. • Coordinate maintenance activities involving water distribution lines, valves, hydrants, sewer lines, manholes, lift stations, and related infrastructure, as applicable.
C. Project Management and Capital Improvements • Coordinate assigned public works, utility, maintenance, construction, and infrastructure projects from initial planning through completion. • Develop and maintain project scopes, work plans, schedules, cost estimates, milestones, and progress reports. D. GIS Mapping and Asset Management • Serve as the operational lead for implementing and using the City's utility GIS mapping and asset inventory system, in coordination with the Public Works Director, City Administrator, designated project personnel, and the selected GIS provider.
E. Stormwater, Drainage, Streets, and Rights-of-Way • Assist with the maintenance and inspection of streets, drainage systems, ditches, culverts, rights-of-way, and related infrastructure. F. Solid Waste and Sanitation • Assist with coordinating solid waste and sanitation services, whether performed by City employees or outside contractors. G. Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, and Fleet • Assist with the maintenance of City buildings, facilities, grounds, and other assigned municipal property. And more
• High school diploma or GED. • At least five years of progressively responsible experience in public works, utilities, infrastructure maintenance, construction, facilities management, or a related field. • At least two years of experience leading employees, work crews, contractors, or comparable operational activities. • Demonstrated ability to organize work, coordinate projects, monitor schedules, track costs, and maintain accurate records. • Ability to read and interpret work plans, maps, technical documents, equipment manuals, and project specifications.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, digital records, and project tracking systems. • Ability to communicate effectively with employees, residents, contractors, engineers, regulatory personnel, and City officials. • Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve operational problems, and manage competing priorities. • Valid South Carolina driver's license, or ability to obtain one within the period established by the City. • Ability to perform required field inspections and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The City prefers candidates who bring a combination of practical technical knowledge, supervisory ability, project coordination experience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Preferred qualifications include: • Experience in municipal or county government, public utilities, or a comparable public works organization. • Experience supervising field crews and coordinating contractors. • Experience managing infrastructure maintenance, construction, utility, drainage, street, or facility projects. And more
Check out the city of Lake City website for a full job description and email a resume to hr@cityoflakecity.org.