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Section 11.01 - Organization#
There shall be a Department of Public Works, the head of which shall be the Director of Public Works. The Town Manager may further organize the Department into separate divisions or offices with the approval of the Town Council.
Section 11.02 - Director of Public Works#
The Director of Public Works shall be hired by the Town Manager and shall be responsible for the efficient operation of all aspects of the Department of Public Works.
Section 11.03 - Qualifications#
The Director of Public Works shall have a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (3) years' successful experience as a manager or supervisor in municipal public works or in a related, public or private sector, position; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. A degree in Civil Engineering is preferred.
The Director of Public Works shall not, during their appointment, be actively engaged in any other employment, business or profession, or hold any elected or appointed public office in the Town of Warren, with the exception of appointments by the Town Council that relate to public safety, emergency management or the tree warden, provided, however, that the Town Manager may grant an exception if they determine that the requested exception will not interfere with the Director's ability to perform their duties.
Section 11.04 - Powers and Duties#
The Director of Public Works shall: (1)
Supervise, operate, and maintain all public works of the Town of Warren, except as otherwise provided herein, including but not limited to: roads and highway structures, storm systems, public buildings and lands, docks, parks and playgrounds, street lighting, sidewalks and historic cemeteries;
(2)
Supervise solid waste disposal and recycling;
(3)
Supervise the performance, or perform the duties of, the Tree Warden;
(4)
Support the operation of the Senior Shuttle;
(5)
Provide engineering assistance for the Town of Warren;
(6)
Perform such other duties as shall be required by this Charter or by law or ordinance;
(7)
Serve as Superintendent of Parks and Recreational Facilities and as such be responsible for the upkeep, repair and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, beaches, and other recreational facilities of the Town of Warren, in coordination with the Director of Parks and Recreation;
Section 11.05 - Tree Warden#
There shall be a Tree Warden who shall be appointed by the Town Council at its regular meeting in January each year. The qualifications, functions, and duties of the Tree Warden shall be those as prescribed by the General Laws of the State of Rhode Island. The Director of Public Works may serve as the Tree Warden.