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Directors of public works for cities are generally responsible for directing a staff of personnel within a public works department, as well as administrative duties and supervising the activities of departments in the public works sector, such as parks and recreation, grounds crews, engineering, utilities, or equipment maintenance.
These directors aspire to ensure that the community functions properly and typically spend their days developing long-term programs to improve the community, reviewing proposals from public works staff, and presenting plans to the appropriate department heads. They also help assess employees and establish goals for them while monitoring their work loads and may create alternative work plans for those who need additional assistance. These directors may work both indoors and outdoors, and hours can be long and may include some overtime.
A bachelor's degree in public administration is generally required for this position, and some employers may require a master's degree. The projected job growth outlook for this position is a 6% increase in the coming years with moderate signs of future improvement.

The average pay for a Director Of Public Works, City is $24.00 per hour.

The average pay for a Director Of Public Works, City is $116,000 per year.

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