TOWN OF FARMINGTON Looking for Farmington Public Works Office Manager at Farmington, ME Full Time

Title: Farmington Public Works Office Manager

Salary: $50,000 annually

Benefits: Health insurance, Retirement, Paid time off (holidays, Vacation and sick time)

Job Summary:

Under general direction, the Public Works Office Manager manages support services of the Public Works Department, which includes Recycling Department and Cemeteries. Responsibilities include managing the department’s records and communications functions, coordinating various staff functions within the Department of Public Works; assisting the department’s budgeting and purchasing activities, and serving as a member of the department’s management team; may perform some of the duties of the Public Works Director in his/her absence; and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

-Administers, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of various support functions within the Public Works Department, including budgeting, contracting, material control, facilities and equipment management costs, and personnel management.

– Coordinate activities and functions with other Town departments and outside agencies as appropriate such as local school, emergency dispatch, State and Federal departments, local University and local business.

-May serve on committees; may represent the Department to other departments, agencies, community groups and/or the general public; participates in meetings, conferences, workshop and presentations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and administer operations and functions of a complex public works department.
• Manage a variety of administrative operations, functions, finances and projects.
• Learn and interpret and apply law, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the operations of a public works department.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including department heads, officials, employees and other outside government.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and willingness to learn and be creative while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with distractions while being effective and accurate; consciously and lawfully.
• Work remotely if necessary.

Summary:

This position is geared towards joining a fantastic and dedicated team culture that puts public safety, transport and infrastructure functioning vibrantly and functioning effectively.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Prior Management and/or administrative

-Applications can be found on the Town of Farmington Website. https://www.farmington-maine.org/files/Employment/Employment_Application_112621.pdf

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: One location