Highway Division Manager

The City of Keene is seeking an experienced professional to join the Public Works team as the Transportation/Stormwater Operations Manager.  This position is responsible for the budgeting, planning and coordination of all operations and activities related to the City urban forestry program, transportation and stormwater systems, and infrastructure.

Our Community

The City of Keene is an energetic community that provides services, programs, and resources for a much greater population than the residents of the City alone. Although the conveniences and attractions of large metropolitan areas are close at hand, the community maintains a solidly residential working-class character, complemented by a landscape of rural areas, farms, and open space. The heart of the community is its vibrant, yet historic, downtown core. In an age when many communities are losing their “sense of place,” Keene has a firm sense of its identity, built on a foundation of the past and a clear vision of the future.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible to ensure the compliance with City and Department policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the development and maintenance of standards and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

• Oversees the hiring, training, disciplining and evaluating of assigned employees.

• Develops and implements the annual Highway Division budget; participates, develops, and implements the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and Asset Management Plans for the transportation and stormwater infrastructure.  Oversees the financial operations of the Division.

• Plans, schedules, and inspects work performed, ensuring assigned work is completed successfully, efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Provides customer service, handles and resolves customer concerns and complaints and meets with customers as necessary.

• Ensures that the Assistant Public Works Director and their representative is apprised of Division operations and developments.  Works with other Public Works Division Managers and other City Departments to manage and allocate equipment and personnel resources.

• Oversees the planning and responding to severe weather events (winter, flooding, etc.) and other emergencies.

• Other specific job duties can be found in the job description below.

*Note: this position is subject to standby and callback during non-regular working hours, weekends and holidays.

 About the City of Keene

A friendly and vibrant college town with over 23,000 residents, Keene is a vital part of this southern New Hampshire area. As the hub of Cheshire County, the Keene community places a high value on environmental sustainability, locally sourced food and products, and historic preservation. You’ll find the best characteristics of small city living here, with a thriving downtown area which offers shopping, restaurants, the arts, farmer’s markets, a growing food co-op, festivals, events, and live theaters.  If you prefer to stay busy with outdoor recreation opportunities, there are many green areas, parks, ponds, and lakes in the area, as well as a vast trail system for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.  With convenient access to Interstate 91, many popular ski areas are within close proximity as well. Keene is a welcoming area with something for everyone, including sports leagues for youth and adults (such as an adult softball league, rugby, and ice hockey).  We even have our very own collegiate baseball team, the Keene Swamp Bats, which we welcome to the area every summer!

The City offers a variety of public and private education opportunities for students in kindergarten – grade 12. We are also home to Keene State College, which is ranked by U.S News and World Report as a top regional college, as well as River Valley Community College, and a private graduate school, Antioch University of New England. Your healthcare needs will be covered by Cheshire Medical Center, which is part of the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health system. Cheshire is the area’s largest health care provider and a leading employer, with numerous satellite locations.

The City offers a diverse economy which includes a spectrum of everything from family-owned companies to global industry leaders.  It is a great place to live, learn, work, and play for families and professionals!

Check out more about the Monadnock Region HERE!

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Knowledge of transportation and stormwater infrastructure systems; principles of supervision; operations, maintenance and construction requirements for road, sidewalk bridges, and stormwater infrastructure; familiarity with urban forestry and landscaping principles; State and Federal regulations dealing with the operation and maintenance of roads, sidewalks, bridges and drainage systems; budget preparation and fiscal management.

• A valid driver's license is required.

 Salary and Benefits include:

• This position offers a salary of $76,492- $95,323 annualized and will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life, disability, and paid time off!

• An environment where you can grow, be challenged, and learn from interesting and talented colleagues! 

• The opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

 Ready to apply?

Apply now by visiting https://keenenh.gov/jobs.  As part of the application process, you are required to upload your resume and cover letter.  Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 Job Description:  Transportation Stormwater Operations Manager

THE CITY OF KEENE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.