Public Works Director (Full-time) About the Organization Silverthorne, established in 1967, is a modern mountain town in the heart of Summit County with a community bonded by the region's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, arts and the opportunity to build a future. Working for the Town of Silverthorne provides the unique opportunity to be part of a small, tightly knit, progressive organization that values balancing the needs of people and the environment, having fun with a positive attitude, embracing change through a pioneering spirit, collaborative teamwork, sincere integrity and enthusiastic zeal. Thanks to visionary leadership, public-private partnerships and community engagement, our town has an unmistakable energy that makes it a desirable place to live, work and play. Category Management Location Public Works Pay Rate Hiring Range is: $147,000 to $166,600. Full Pay Range is: $147,000 to $196,000 Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Shift Generally hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Occasionally work will be required outside of regular business hours, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and holidays if necessary. Description As the Public Works Director for the Town of Silverthorne, you will lead a highly skilled and experienced team of public works professionals while partnering with a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team across the organization. In this position you would oversee the planning, operations and projects of the Public Works Department, including street maintenance and construction, fleet maintenance, parks construction, engineering, traffic engineering, facilities maintenance and construction, water system, sewer collection system, storm sewer system and the Joint Sewer Authority. This position coordinates Public Works activities with other Town Departments, external agencies and service partners, and serves as a liaison to the Town Council and the community on all aspects of the Public Works Department. Hiring Range is: $147,000 to $166,600 Full Pay Range is: $147,000 to $196,000 Benefits Include: A robust flexible benefits plan including: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance; Group Life Insurance; Voluntary Life Insurance; Silverthorne’s Paid Family & Medical Leave Coverage, Long-Term Disability coverage; Hospital Indemnity Coverage, Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Accident & Critical Illness coverage; Social Security Replacement 401(a) Retirement plan – vested day one Roth IRA & 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Accounts 22 days of PTO accrued per year 12 Paid Holidays per year Free Employee Recreation Center Pass & Discounted Family Pass Use of the Town Wash Bay to wash personal vehicles Housing Purchase or Rental Assistance Programs Town Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Position Requirements REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience in Public Works Management, construction or related fields, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Experience with budget preparation and administration. Experience with preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), writing reports, and public speaking. Advanced computer skills. Colorado Driver’s License at time of hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or related field. Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado. Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartegraph. Work experience for a municipal government in Colorado. Knowledge of construction techniques involving streets, drainage systems, buildings, flood control, water distribution systems and sanitary sewer systems. Experience with the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Silverthorne, Dillon and Keystone, CO 80498