Director of Public Works

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
CITY OF UNALASKA
Department of Public Works
 

Open Date:                          May 23, 2023
Close Date:                          June 2, 2023
Position:                               Director of Public Works
Position Salary Range:        $93,073 - $148,913            

The City of Unalaska is located in the number-one commercial fishing port in the United States, the International Port of Dutch Harbor.  Unalaska is a coastal community located in the Eastern Aleutian Islands with a multi-cultural population of approximately 4,500 full-time residents with seasonal influxes from multiple commercial fishery operations.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The position is responsible for managing the road, vehicle, building maintenance, and supply departments.  Manages and administers capital projects; supervises matters related to the management, planning, operation, engineering, and maintenance of City’s public works facilities and systems; provides planning and budgetary information to the City Council through City Manager for capital and maintenance projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of civil engineering and construction principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.  Ability to understand and interpret technical information.   Ability to negotiate and recommend contracts and change orders.   Must be able to judge construction progress and quality of work performed by contractors.    Proven ability to plan, formulate and execute policies and programs within budgetary guidelines utilizing sound management practices.  Must have initiative and independent judgment in carrying out assignments.   Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with Mayor, Council, City Manager, other government agencies, consultants and general public.  Must have proven capital project administration and budget skills.  Capable of conducting research, compiling comprehensive reports and other correspondence using a personal computer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and seven years professional experience in public works or similar field with increasing responsibilities (to include five years of supervisory experience) required. Previous experience as a municipal public works director preferred.  Other combinations of related education and/or experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job will be evaluated on an individual basis.

LICENSES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license or ability to obtain one within three months.  Some travel is required.  Position is subject to pre-employment substance abuse testing and background check.

BENEFITS:

• Starting Annual Salary between $93,073 - $148,913
• Up to a $10,000 Hiring Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance
• Annual Airfare Allowance of $2,000, after the first year of employment
• Medical & Dental Insurance - premium 100% employer paid (employee & dependents)
• 100% employer paid Life-flight Insurance (employee & dependents)
• Personal Leave Accrual starting at 16 hours a month
• 9 paid Holidays and 3 floating Holidays per year
• Eligible for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement
• Eligible for 457 Plans with ICMA-RC or Mutual of America
• City Owned Employee Housing available for rent
• Retention bonuses at 2, 5, 10 years, and each 5-year interval thereafter.

TO APPLY: Submit a City of Unalaska Application and your resume. All necessary forms are available at City Hall, Administration Dept, or by downloading at www.ci.unalaska.ak.us. Return completed forms to City of Unalaska Attn: Administration P.O Box 610, Unalaska, AK 99685, email [email protected] or fax 907-581-4469
 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Unalaska is an Employer of National Service and encourages AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni to apply.