Public Services Director

About the Position

The Public Services Director reports to the Township Superintendent/Manager and leads a team of 8 employees while overseeing the operations of 94 miles of water distribution main, 22 miles of wastewater main, 800 acres of park land, 38 miles of pathway, 2 cemeteries, and the Township's buildings and grounds.

Operating with a combined budget of $7.3 million, the Public Services Director is responsible for providing the highest level of water, wastewater, parks and recreation, building and grounds services including:

• Operating the lift stations, pump stations, and storage facilities;
• Maintaining compliance with all Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), EPA, and other local, state, and federal requirements;
• Analyzing complex engineering and maintenance issues to evaluate solutions, provide sound recommendations, and develop courses of action;
• Coordinating with inspections and contracted engineering staff on design and construction projects;
• Maintaining effective working relationships with staff, engineers, contractors, and governmental officials;
• Serving on boards and committees as assigned, representing the Township at professional meetings, and delivering presentations; and,
• When necessary, responding to after-hours emergencies.

A high priority will be placed on compliance with State regulations and collaborating with developers, as well as completion of a staffing and succession plan to ensure continuity during anticipated retirements in the department over the next five years.
 

Ideal Candidate

An important member of the Township's leadership team, the position of Public Services Director requires highly developed management, organizational, and technical skills. The new Director will manage an extremely experienced team with many direct report personnel having more than 20 years of experience with the Township. The successful candidate will possess the following attributes and qualifications:

• A trusted leader with a high level of personal and professional integrity
• An approachable and confident communicator who gains the respect of the team by sharing information and conveying the details of the decision-making process
• An articulate presenter with the necessary skills to effectively present and communicate ideas and information verbally and in writing to groups and individuals
• A collaborative leader with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain a deep level of trust and respect with Township management and department staff
• An extremely organized manager capable of coordinating and overseeing multiple high-level projects at the same time
• An individual who relates well to people while maintaining focus on the best possible outcome for the Township and its residents
• A change agent who embraces the Township's Grand Way customer service initiatives
• A confident manager with financial oversight experience

How to Apply

Review of resumes and qualifications will be conducted upon receipt. Candidates are encouraged to apply early in the process and prior to March 31, 2021. Final round, on-site interviews will be tentatively scheduled for April 2021. Ideally, the selected candidate will join the Township in May 2021 (or a mutually agreed upon date).

Electronic submittal of resumes is preferred via email to adumbrell@ght.org. Candidates are requested to submit a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume for consideration. This is a confidential process and references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established.

For more information on this position contact:
Andrea Dumbrell, Human Resources Director
adumbrell@ght.org
616.604.6309

This position is open until filled.

Grand Haven Charter Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

Please see www.ght.org/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ for full recruiting brochure.