Superintendent of Public Works

Job overview

The Superintendent of Public Works works onsite in Watertown, New York. The salary range is $90,701–$114,372 per year. The role leads the City of Watertown Public Works Department and is responsible for responsive public works services to residents, businesses, and City departments. This senior municipal leader plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates department operations. The position sets goals and budgets, oversees infrastructure and facilities, and directs emergency and seasonal operations to support safe, lawful, efficient public services.

What you'll do

• Develop departmental goals, policies, operating plans, and budgets
• plan and oversee maintenance and improvement of City infrastructure, facilities, vehicles, and equipment
• direct emergency and seasonal operations
• ensure safe, lawful, efficient, and responsive service delivery
• supervise administrative, supervisory, technical, skilled, and labor personnel
• respond outside normal working hours during severe weather, infrastructure failures, and other emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

superintendent of public works

public works

municipal operations

infrastructure

department leadership

budgeting

emergency operations

watertown ny

city of watertown

$90,701–$114,372/year

new york state driver’s license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a valid New York State driver’s license and availability to respond outside normal working hours during emergencies; City residency is expected subject to applicable exceptions.

About the employer

City of Watertown is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.