Director of Public Service

The City of Powell is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as its next Director of Public Service. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and contribute to a thriving, family-friendly community known for its high quality of life, innovative services, and strong civic pride.

This position plays a critical role in infrastructure maintenance, capital improvement planning, snow and ice operations, fleet and facilities management, and cross-departmental coordination.

Starting Salary

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and eligible dependents, effective on day one (1) of employment.
• The City contributes up to 85% of the deductible to the employee’s HSA account.
• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave. Prior service credit is applied when calculating vacation accrual.
• Retention incentive pay after 4 years of continuous service.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage at one (1) times annual earnings (up to $100,000) provided at no cost.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

 Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight to the Public Service, Engineering, and Parks & Recreation Departments.
• Direct planning and execution of street, stormwater, park, and facility maintenance projects.
• Oversee snow and ice removal efforts to ensure safe roadway conditions.
• Develop and manage the department’s annual operating and Capital Improvement Program budgets.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns from City Council, staff, residents, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other agencies and consultants on infrastructure planning and execution.
• Ensure department compliance with city ordinances and federal, state, and local laws.
• Participate in union negotiations and cooperative purchasing agreements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible managerial and administrative experience in public services or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and team-building skills.
• In-depth knowledge of public infrastructure systems and operations.

Why Join Us?

At the City of Powell, we pride ourselves on creating a collaborative and innovative work environment where leadership is empowered, ideas are valued, and service is at the heart of everything we do.

How to Apply

A complete job description and application are available on the City of Powell’s Employment Opportunities website at https://www.cityofpowell.us/About-Us/Careers.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to the Human Resources Department at jnahvi@cityofpowell.us.

The City of Powell is an Equal Opportunity Employer