Director of Public Services, City of Hartsville
Performs a variety of complex professional work in planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the construction and maintenance projects and programs of the City’s Sanitation, Utilities, Streets & Grounds, and Stormwater divisions. Plans, directs and coordinates the Sanitation and Public Works (Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Streets & Grounds) divisions and other public services for the City; evaluates and identifies present and future community needs; establishes daily priorities; formulates long and short-range projects. Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments.
Interacts with the general public and developers to respond to and discuss questions and concerns relating to the planning, maintenance and/or installation of water, sewer, and stormwater systems; coordinates with appropriate divisions to resolve problems concerning the same when necessary; drafts correspondence of provisions of services to appropriate parties. Reviews construction plans for compliance with City regulations and coordinates with the Planning and Zoning division on various permits. Performs design calculations and drawing layouts for water lines, booster stations, storm sewers, storm water retention basins and roadways; inspect the same for adherence to City code.
Participates in safety training, makes suggestions as necessary; serve on committees or inspection teams when appropriate. Works according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and/or discussed. Reports unsafe conditions or defects in equipment. Refrains from any unsafe behavior or act that might endanger self or fellow worker(s). Reports all accidents and incidents (including near misses) as soon as they occur. Follows safety rules and regulations and uses personal protective equipment. Maintains prompt and regular attendance; May serve on committees as required.
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, structural or related engineering, construction science management, public administration, or a closely related field; and Five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in construction, architecture, civil engineering, varied public services operations, including storm water maintenance and construction; and any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Considerable knowledge of: civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting. Thorough knowledge of: applicable City policies, laws and regulations affecting Public Services Department activities. Skill in: delivering appropriate customer service; operating the listed tools and equipment; Ability to: develop daily, short and long term goals related to area of responsibility; plan and coordinate the most effective use of personnel, facilities and resources to achieve department goals; apply supervisory and managerial concepts and principles.
Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI) Strongly Preferred Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer (CSPR) Strongly Preferred Water Distribution Class C License Preferred Water Treatment Class D License Preferred Biological Wastewater Class B License Preferred.
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