Public Works Director

HIRING

FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

​The City of Paynesville is recruiting a hardworking, dedicated, value-adding applicant who is looking to make a difference and join our growing community. Start the new year and your career with us!

Located in Stearns County between St. Cloud and Willmar, and within 75 miles of the Twin Cities Metro Area, Paynesville is perfectly located.   With easy access to hiking and biking trails, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, and a strong park system, the City offers a wide range of recreational opportunities.  Paynesville also has a strong local school system and a Level 4 trauma hospital offering state-of-the-art facilities.  Our community offers everything necessary for our employees to grow and thrive.

Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Wage $41.79 – $53.97 per hour depending on experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Medical Care & Dependent Care expense reimbursement plans
• Life Insurance and Short & Long Term Disability
• Matching deferred comp and health savings plans
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday
• Bereavement leave
• 3 mental health days per year
• 128 hours of PTO accrued after first year; including Earned Sick & Safe Leave (ESST)
• Uniforms
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement

Minimum job requirements include an Associate’s or Technical degree in a relevant field of study or 7 years’ experience in the public works sector. Must maintain a Class C Water and Wastewater License and Class IV Biosolids License or the ability to obtain the license within 5 years from date of employment. Must possess a Minnesota Class B Driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver's license or the ability to obtain the license within 1 year from the date of employment.

This exempt position works under the direction of the City Administrator. The Public Works Director manages the on-going operations of the department that includes water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater treatment and collection systems, streets, sidewalks, parks,  and the airport. The position provides management duties for capital projects, supervises employees and provides strategic plans to meet the future departmental and community infrastructure needs.

Application packets are available at Paynesville City Hall, 221 Washburne Avenue, Paynesville, MN 56362 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, or apply online at www.paynesvillemn.com. Completed applications including cover letter and resume must be submitted to City of Paynesville Human Resources Department, 221 Washburne Ave., Paynesville, MN 56362 by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.  Position will remain open until filled.

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