Public Works Director - New York Mills

League of Minnesota Cities (LMNC)

$73K — $91K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge of utility systems including natural gas, water, and sewer infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with budget planning and asset management processes.
  • Demonstrated administrative proficiency and computer skills.
  • Strong supervisory skills and experience leading teams.
  • Current 4th class special engineer boiler license and valid class C water and class D wastewater licensure required, or ability to obtain.
  • Natural Gas Operator Qualifications, or ability to acquire them.
  • Minimum of five years in public works/utilities-related roles or an equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate operations across multiple public works departments.
  • Manage the public works budget and oversee inventory management.
  • Plan and implement capital improvements for city infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards in all work processes.
  • Direct maintenance efforts for streets, water, wastewater, natural gas, parks, and other facilities.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package to be discussed directly with the city office.
Full Job Description
Salary: $35.58 - $43.91 Hourly
Location : New York Mills
Job Type: FT
Job Number: New York Mills
Department: Not Applicable
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 4:30 PM Central

Job Posting

The City of New York Mills is accepting applications for a Public Works Director.

Responsible for supervision and coordination over streets, water, wastewater, natural gas, parks, pool, and building maintenance departments. Manage public works budget and inventory and plans for capital improvements.

Required: Extensive knowledge of utility systems, including natural gas, water and sewer infrastructure. Knowledge of budget planning and asset management. Must have administrative and computer skills along with good supervisory skills. Current 4th class special engineer boiler license, valid class C water and class D wastewater licensure, and Natural Gas Operator Qualifications or ability to obtain. Minimum qualifications include two years vocational training and two years supervisory experience, and five years of experience related to public works/utilities, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Salary range: $35.58 - $43.91 per hour.

The City provides a competitive benefits package. Contact the city office at 218-385-2213 for additional details.
Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.

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