Director of Community Services (Public Works)

West Chester Township

The Position

The professional selected for the Community Services (Public Works) Director position will

be responsible for planning the future of West Chester’s infrastructure. The Community

Services Department is responsible for maintaining 225 miles of Township roads, 300,000

square feet of Township facilities, and over 400 acres of recreation space. Our residents

and businesses support high quality public improvements, and the CS Director is

responsible for ensuring Township roads, parks, cemeteries, and other public facilities

meet the community’s high standards.

The CS Director reports to the Township Administrator and oversees a department of 35

employees supported by a Roads and Maintenance Superintendent and Assistant

Superintendent. The department is unionized, with 23 employees represented by AFSCME.

The CS Director is responsible for developing short-, mid-, and long-term goals for the

department based on analysis of the current state of Township infrastructure and expected

future needs. Maintaining positive, cooperative working relationships with other entities

such as the Butler County Engineer’s Office, utility providers, developers and neighboring

entities is essential to the success of the department and the Township.

The CS Director must possess strong financial skills and is tasked with making fiscally

sound recommendations to Administration regarding infrastructure projects. The CS

Director prepares and monitors the department budget and providing management

oversight for all functional areas within the Department, including these key essential

duties and responsibilities:

Relationship Management: Coordinates interactions with the Ohio Department
of Transportation, the Butler County’s Engineer’s Office, the Butler County

Transportation District (TID), and other entities required to perform the functions
of the department.

Employee Development: Evaluates development needs of department employees
and creates career development plans in conjunction with department supervisors
and HR.

Citizen Engagement: Ensures high level of service to West Chester residents and
business owners.

Employee Relations: Maintains constructive relationship with union and
encourages open communication with all levels of staff.

Infrastructure: Is a strong advocate for the Township when designing, bidding,
constructing and accepting public infrastructure projects.

Private Development: Works cooperatively with other departments and
government agencies to inspect and approve private development plans.

Budgeting: Prepares and presents Capital Improvement Budget for Township
infrastructure improvements and department equipment needs.

Contracted Services: Manages contract with outside vendor for facility
preventive maintenance programs and janitorial services.

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position include 5 years’ of progressive responsibility

with a township, county, or municipal public works agency or a private development or

construction firm. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,

Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field of study, five (5) or

more years of executive level experience, management in a union environment, and experience

working for or with public agencies. Advanced education, management certifications or

extensive experience in the field may be substituted for education and/or experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for West Chester’s next Community Services Director will be a

dynamic, progressive, and experienced professional. He or she will be a strategic thinker

and an effective communicator, at ease articulating difficult topics and interacting with all

levels of the organization. The CS Director will have a community- and business-friendly

attitude while always considering the impact of each decision on the organization’s

operations and finances. He or she will be a visionary, able to analyze the current state,

anticipate future needs, and propose creative approaches to department and

infrastructure related challenges. The ideal candidate will be honest, accountable, and able

to take personal responsibility for his or her actions. West Chester’s next CS Director will

be fully versed in public works operations and inspire confidence in the Township’s

partners.

The Community

West Chester’s Community Services Director will have the exciting opportunity to serve

Ohio’s largest township and “One of America’s Best Places to Live.” West Chester is

committed to superb customer service with an emphasis on integrity, fiscal responsibility

and open communications. It is a lean and fiscally sound government known for providing

exceptional services to a vibrant community. More than just a sleepy suburb, West Chester is a sophisticated community with a diverse

and vibrant local economy and urban energy fueled by first-to-market dining and

entertainment venues and great events.

West Chester hosts two outdoor summer concert series, a weekly farmers market, national

sporting events and several summer festivals.

West Chester’s strategic location, customer base and access has also attracted unique

commercial investment that adds to the local economy, inspires visitor traffic and adds to

the quality of life.

West Chester maintains more than 400 acres of recreational space catering to active and

passive park enthusiasts and benefits from the services of MetroParks of Butler County.

MetroParks manages another 430 acres of recreational space in West Chester at the Voice

of America Park.

West Chester is served by the Lakota Local Schools with an enrollment of nearly 17,000

students in 22 buildings. Lakota Local Schools ranks among the state’s top school districts

for academic excellence.

West Chester provides an exceptional quality of life for residents and has been recognized

five times as one of “America’s Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine. In 2016, for the

fourth consecutive time, West Chester ranked among the top 100 cities of populations

ranging from 50,000 to 300,000.

Compensation

The expected hiring range is $95,000 to $120,000, depending on qualifications, with an

excellent benefit package. Service credit may be considered.

Housing/moving assistance negotiable upon offer.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through the West Chester Jobs Portal.

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The position is open until filled.

1st review of applications - Monday, November 26th 
1st round of interviews - the week of December 2nd
2nd round of interviews - the week of December 16th

Questions

Please direct questions to West Chester Township Human Resources at

HR@WestChesterOH.org or 513-759-7213.