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Director of Public Works

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Massachusetts Municipal Association

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Location:
United States , Groton

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Category:
Public Sector

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

120267.95 - 168375.13 USD / Year

Job Description:

The town of Groton, CT seeks an experienced, proactive, and responsive leader to fill the role of Director of Public Works. The Director effectively manages the overall operations of the department, including oversight for stormwater/MS4 and Water Pollution Control components. This is a non-union, exempt, full-time position.

Job Responsibility:

  • Overall management of the Public Works department
  • Long-range planning
  • Effective communication with public
  • Budget administration
  • Project management
  • Personnel/labor relations
  • Environmental permitting
  • Emergency management as it pertains to public works & construction management
  • Reports to the Town Manager and presents to elected officials
  • Leads a large team
  • Oversees sewer collection system, waste water treatment facility, waste management, highway operations, municipal engineering, fleet management and equipment maintenance, facility management, maintenance and repair, and storm water management

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public works management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • At least ten years of experience in a public works organization
  • At least five years in increasingly responsible managerial positions
  • Must possess and maintain a Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
  • Criminal background, drug testing, and driving record checks required prior to employment

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree
  • Responsibility for the oversight of an engineering function
  • Licensure as a CT Professional Engineer
What we offer:
  • Signing/Relocation bonus (up to $5k for external candidates)
  • Comprehensive total rewards package

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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