Director of Public Services - Town of Kennebunk

Start Date: December 18, 2024 | End Date: June 16, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Manager, Public Works
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The Town of Kennebunk is seeking a full-time Director of Public Services.  The Director of Public Services is a Division Director level position responsible for the administration, development, implementation, and coordination of the operations of Town roads and the maintenance of Town parks, facilities, and its fleet. The Director of Public Services communicates and directs the workflow and coordination of projects and tasks to achieve department goals and provides a high level of service to the Kennebunk community. 

The Director of Public Services evaluates the cost effectiveness of departmental programs and activities; plans and budgets for the maintenance, repair and other work on Town highways, bridges, parks and facilities; and manages the Solid Waste, Recycling, and Composting contracted services.

The Director of Public Services reports to the Town Manager.

Construction has started on a new Public Services Facility! We anticipate that the facility will be ready for occupancy in late 2025.

Position Requirements

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in construction management, public administration, business administration, civil engineering, or a related field preferred;
2. A history of progressive supervisory experience;
3. Experience managing within a union environment preferred;
4.  Experience in road construction, facilities and parks maintenance, and project planning and implementation;
5. Knowledge and experience in the principals and practices of organizational management and leadership;
6. Demonstrated experience with budgeting and fiscal management, safety, and personnel and risk management in a public services or similar environment;
7. The ability to attain and maintain a certification for the Local Assistance Program (L.A.P.);
8. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license; or
1. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Pay & Benefits

This is an exempt, non-union position with a starting salary range of $101,650 – $123,433/year, Grade L of the Town’s non-union, exempt, pay ranges. Starting pay will be determined based on demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities, and work experience.

The Town promotes a work/life balance through its wellness opportunities, paid time off, and leave policies to support employees’ varying needs. Offerings include:

• Health Insurance (supplemented by 100% Town paid HRA) or Health Opt-Out Buyout (payment for having outside health coverage)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability (income protection)
• Retirement (MainePERS or MissionSquare 401a, & an optional 457 deferred compensation plan)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Four weeks of Town paid parental leave, following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
• Paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, 12 sick days per year, and on date of hire you have 2 personal days and 1 floating holiday to use when you choose!
• Town paid training and tuition reimbursement program

Where applicable, coverage is offered at the single, employee/spouse or domestic partner, and family levels. For more information, please view the Employee Benefits Summary on the Town’s website.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and employment application to meet application requirements. Please submit the application and any supplemental materials online through the Town’s Career Portal.

Paper copies of the employment application are available upon request. If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources via email to [email protected] or call (207) 604-1382.

The first review of applications will be January 17. The position will remain open until filled.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

The Town of Kennebunk is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  As a service organization, we recognize that our most valuable asset is our employees. We encourage our employees to embrace and share their life experiences, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities so that we may all better understand and learn from each other.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Town of Kennebunk shall employ, upgrade, and promote the best qualified person(s) who are available at the salary level established for the position, without discrimination as to race, religion, age, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation (including gender identity and expression), national origin or ancestry, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, color, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, or any other status protected by law.