Public Works Director - Town of Yarmouth

Start Date: June 25, 2025 | End Date: July 31, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Public Works
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Position: Public Works Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
 

The Town of Yarmouth is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Public Works Director.

JOB GOAL: Performs complex supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and supervising the Town of Yarmouth Public Works Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Directs and supervises all Public Works Department Divisions, including the Highway, Project Management, Vehicle Maintenance and Transfer Station Operations.  Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.  Issues instructions to Division Supervisors.
• Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, appearance, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Addresses violations of policy, performance and behavioral concerns with employees immediately and professionally.  Issues disciplinary action when appropriate and resolves grievances when needed. 
• Assures that employees are adequately trained in their duties for both safety and efficiency.
• Participates in Union-Town management and negotiation meetings and assures proper execution of terms. 
• Prepares and presents annual budget and capital improvements budget requests.  Administers adopted budget for the Public Works Department.

• Develops plans and bid specifications for Public Works Department expenditures.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and evaluates programs, projects, plans, services, staffing, equipment and infrastructure of the Public Works Department.
• Evaluates public works needs and formulates short and long-range plans to meet needs in all areas of responsibility, including transportation, street and drainage.
• Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards, adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans.
• Responds to public or other inquiries relative to department policies and procedures. Evaluates issues and options regarding municipal public works and makes recommendations.
• Maintains regular contact with consulting  / construction engineers, contractors, venders,  project managers, Town, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the public regarding department activities and services. 
• Serves / participates on various boards and committees, including, but not limited to the Yarmouth Safety Committee, ecomaine,  Portland Area Comprehensive Transportation System (PACTS), Maine Resource Recovery Association (MRRA), and the Maine Chapter of the American Public Works Association (MCAPWA).
• Monitors inter-governmental actions affecting public works and coordinates with other towns and regional entities as appropriate.
• Occasionally performs Public Works maintenance activities, including driving dump trucks, snow plowing, operating loaders and backhoes, etc. on an as-needed basis and pending staffing levels.  
• Required to make frequent public presentations and attend all relevant meetings as necessary.
• Works closely with Public Safety in response to natural disasters, storm events and emergency preparedness.
• Works closely with Town Engineer in addressing MS4 permit requirements, infrastructure maintenance and inspection activities. 
• Performs other work as assigned by the Town Manager. 

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Assists in the training of Town personnel in public works systems and techniques.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

     (A) B.S or A.S in Public Administration, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. 

     (B) Minimum of five years previous public works / construction experience; or

     (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Considerable knowledge of public works and construction principles, practices and methods applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable Town policies, local and state laws, and regulations affecting Department activities.
2. Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
3. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, Town officials and the public; Ability to conduct necessary research and compile comprehensive reports.
4. Ability to use standard engineering instruments, interpret maps, construction plans and aerial photos.
5. Must possess skills to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other department heads, representatives of local, state and federal agencies and members of the general public.
6. Provides department leadership. Empowers and mentors supervisors to improve performance and foster personal growth.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid State CDL driver's license in good standing. 

• Strong abilities in public speaking, attention to detail and communication skills (verbal and written).

• Must be able to respond to emergencies as needed.
   

To Apply:  Please submit a complete application packet to [email protected].  Your materials should be addressed to the attention of Jessica Factor, Human Resources Director.  Please include the Town’s Employment Application, a cover letter and resume. 
 

ABOUT THE TOWN OF YARMOUTH:

Nestled along Casco Bay, 12 miles north of Portland, Maine’s largest city, Yarmouth is a picturesque community (13.35 sq. miles) with a distinct sense of place. Balancing suburban amenities with small town charm, Yarmouth boasts a vibrant downtown, a diverse Route One corridor, a growing arts community, and nearly 700 acres of open space – including 28 miles of urban, rural, and riverside multimodal trails. The community is also proud of its nationally recognized public school system and the region’s premiere private school, North Yarmouth Academy.
 

The Town of Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. The Town of Yarmouth does not discriminate against qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral or any other aspect of employment. The Town of Yarmouth also provides qualified applicants and employees with disabilities with reasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship on the Town of Yarmouth.