Public Works Director
City of Athens, Alabama Athens, AL, USA
- Location: Athens, AL, USA
- Categories: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 18, 2025
Job Description:
Public Works Director
Description
ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
The City of Athens has a municipal government comprised of an elected Mayor and five City Council members. The Mayor and Council positions are non-partisan and elections are held every four years in August. The Mayor oversees the day-to-day operations of the City as the chief executive while the Council serves as the legislative body in a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor does not have a vote at Council meetings but can veto Council action. The City Council serves as the legislative body and votes on budgets, ordinances, and contracts.
The full position brochure and details may be found at Mercer Group Associates Current Searches.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected starting salary for this position depending on qualifications is $125,000 - $160,000 (DOQ). Approved relocation reimbursement is negotiable. Excellent benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Term Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident insurance
- Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) defined benefit (pension) plan under the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA)
- Defined contribution plan options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Holidays (9 per year), Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Leave Day (1 per year after 1 year of service)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit application by email to jeffhale@localgovhrs.com to include: a cover letter, resume, and list of five job related references (with email and phone numbers) no later than March 18, 2025.
The City of Athens, Alabama, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For questions please contact:
Jeff Hale, Mercer Group Associates
706-371-6126