Street and Right of Way Infrastructure Maintenance Manager

FAYETTEVILLE, NC (POP. 210,000) – Fayetteville, NC is one of the most family-friendly, patriotic, and diverse communities in America. They are proud to be home to Fort Bragg, the Army’s headquarters for Airborne and Special Operations forces, and Pope Airfield. It is also home to the Army Forces Command, making the 57,000 military, 11,000 civilian employees and 23,000 family members one of the largest military complexes in the world.

The city is constantly growing, changing, and supporting more than 210,000 residents, making it the sixth largest City in North Carolina. With a median age of 30.7, Fayetteville is filled with the energy of young adults and families with young children.  Fayetteville is conveniently located in the south-central part of North Carolina, on Interstate 95 and is 140 miles east of Charlotte, 65 miles south of Raleigh and only 49 miles from Pinehurst, the American home of golf.

The Street and Right-of-Way (ROW) Infrastructure Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department includes street/ROW maintenance, stormwater open conveyance, storm sewer maintenance, the drainage assistance program, spot repair program, and street sweeping operations.  The manager is charged with leading and directing these operations and has the ability to perform complex operational analysis and to identify and recommend policy revisions or other changes to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency.

The Manager will direct the development and implementation of a preventative maintenance program based upon defined levels of service for assets managed by the division with a focus on more automated data collection methods and reporting using available software formats.  They will determine and establish appropriate service and staffing levels as well as monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, allocating resources accordingly.  The position is responsible for managing an annual budget of approximately $3.2 Million from both the General fund and the Stormwater Enterprise Fund.  The Division has approximately 55 full time personnel assigned to it.

Education and Experience

• The city is seeking candidates with excellent communication skills and complex problem-solving abilities with the ability to work effectively in a wide variety of governmental disciplines.
• Five years increasingly responsible experience in street and ROW infrastructure management public administration, or related work, with three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering technology, construction management, asset management, business administration, public administration, or other related fields. A Professional Engineer designation (PE) is not required but is preferred.  A Certified Stormwater Manager, ArcGIS, Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) would also be preferred.

The anticipated hiring salary range for the position is $ $77,122 – $98,331 + DOQ/E with an excellent benefit package. The position is open until filled with initial first review of applicants on March 31, 2023.   Interested candidates should apply online immediately to www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter and contact information for at least five (5) professional references to the attention of Sarah McKee, Senior Vice-President, GovHR USA. Tel: (847) 380-3240.

The City of Fayetteville is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to their success. The city seeks to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.