Public Works Director

Job Description

White Earth RBC is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will provide overall direction of services and activities to the Public Works department, this includes Water and Sewer, Roads, Transit, and Fleet.
Position outcomes:
• Manages departmental budget in accordance with established policies and procedures that ensure the best use of program funds.
• Supervises assigned staff to ensure internal policies and procedures are followed.
• Establishes and initiates long and short-range goals and recommendations affecting assigned department and divisions, to conform the organizational objectives.
• Direct and oversee all aspects within the assigned department(s), to ensure program objectives are met and scope of work is completed.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive and current record keeping system of activities and operational procedures in business office.
• Communicates with internal and external sources to ensure program and organization is represented in a professional manner.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulation, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, labor relations, negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Knowledge of financial statements (analytical and transactional), including budgeting.
• Knowledge of the White Earth Reservation demographics, culture, history and lifestyles.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and/or procedure manuals.
• Skilled in the operation of office equipment, including: copiers, and fax machines, Skilled in the operation of a personal computer, including related software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Management or related field, and four (4) years experience in supervision, or equivalent combination of Educational experience.
• Valid MN Driver’s License and insurance for travel between sites and other related businesses.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.