OPERATIONS DIVISION DIRECTOR

The Operations Division Director leads and supports four sections within the Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations Division: Sanitation, Forestry, Fleet, and Parking. The Director manages multiple private contractors and more than 850 employees to organize a rapid response to winter weather events for 1,472 miles of city streets, protected bike lanes, City-owned sidewalks, and bus stops.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, environmental studies, economics, engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of management-level experience in fleet, sanitation, forestry, parking services, or a closely related public works organizational work unit.
• Valid driver's license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass