Job Announcement:

TOWN OF TIVERTON, RHODE ISLAND
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Starting Salary: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 based on qualifications and experience

Summary:

The Town of Tiverton is seeking a Director of Public Works. The position requires an individual with a managerial background in all areas of public works administration.

General Responsibilities:

The Director is expected to perform a variety of public works assignments both in the office and the field. The Director deals with the public and interacts closely with various Town boards and commissions. The Director shall fulfill the responsibilities assigned by Section 901 of the Town of Tiverton Home Rule Charter and all applicable sections of the Rhode Island General Laws and the Tiverton Town Code of Ordinances. The
Director will also be on call to respond to emergencies and must be able to attend evening meetings. The Director of Public Works reports directly to the Town Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Director shall have had training and/or experience in administration, engineering, construction, or other professional fields which pertain to the responsibilities of the department per Section 901 of the Tiverton Town Charter. The Director must have at the time of appointment or obtain within six (6) months all training required to participate in the operation of the Town’s Emergency Operations Center under the National Incident Management System. The Director is required to maintain a valid driver’s license or CDL.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Director with preferred qualifications shall have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering field and certification from the State of Rhode Island as a Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment. The Director must have or obtain within six (6) months of appointment training required to participate in the operation of the Town’s Emergency Operations Center under the National Incident Management. The Director will be required to have a valid driver’s license or CDL.

Application Process:

A full job description can be found at www.tiverton.ri.gov.

Interested candidates should use the application process at www.EmploymentApp.com/TivertonRI

Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2025, or until the position has been filled.

THE TOWN OF TIVERTON IS AN ADA/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please direct questions regarding this position to tivertonpersonnel@tiverton.ri.gov