Assistant Director of Public Works
Assistant Director of Public Works
The Town of Bedford is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Director of Public Works. This individual will perform complex, technical and administrative work supervising the daily operations of Public Works and related facilities. They must perform such duties as scheduling jobs for various crews, ordering materials for inventory, meet with contractors and supervision of the work of Public Works employees. They must follow safety procedures and instructions accordingly.
Qualifications include five years' experience in Public Works related field and/or Landfill experience. Thorough knowledge of: street construction, building & grounds maintenance, and job related occupational hazards with necessary safety precautions. Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma/GED, VA Class I or II Waste Management License (or ability to obtain it), VA Pesticide Applicator License (or ability to obtain it), and HAZWOPPER Certification (or ability to obtain it). Candidate must possess excellent communication skills and strength to perform manual work under adverse weather conditions. Must possess a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia with preference given to CDL endorsements.
Salary range: $60,700 to $91,900 DOQ + an excellent benefit package including participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
Employment application and job description may be obtained from the Town of Bedford Human Resources Office, 215 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523 or visit our website at www.bedfordva.gov to download an employment application; resumes alone not accepted. Applications accepted until position is filled.
The Town of Bedford is an equal opportunity employer that values and welcomes diversity in our workforce. To this end, we encourage all qualified persons to apply.