Head of the public works and water department

Head of the public works and water department
General activities
Technical, administrative, financial management and coordination of the department's activities
Planning of infrastructure maintenance
Participation in the development of the department's financial planning (investment) and ensuring its proper implementation
Preparation and monitoring of projects
Administrative management (correspondence, reports, public procurement, quotes, budget preparation, closing of accounts, management of stocks and material)
Management of public works and water personnel (monitoring of hours, planning of holidays and on-call service, annual interviews, training monitoring)
Representation of the department to cantonal and communal services, authorities, the population, and external providers
Management and organization of team work
Management of vehicle fleet maintenance and its renewal
Monitoring the application of safety standards and regulations
Support to political bodies
Public works
Organization and supervision of the maintenance of communal roads, sidewalks, public squares, green spaces, cemeteries, fountains, and ancillary infrastructure
Management of road signage and user safety
Planning of maintenance and repair work
Supervision of the organization of events (Abbaye de Fleurier, notably)
Coordination of snow removal actions within the department and with external providers
Water and purification
Supervise the water and water purification department to guarantee water quality according to standards and ensure the proper functioning of the facilities
Organization of preventive and curative maintenance of networks and structures
Participate in the implementation and monitoring of self-control
Participation in the planning of investments (PGEE and PGA) and network extensions
Ensure the proper functioning of the wastewater network and its treatment
Management of STEPS, pumping stations, and underground network
Management of PGEE and PGA construction sites and management of underground network maintenance
Requirements
HES civil engineer degree or equivalent training
Management training
4 to 7 years of previous professional experience in a similar function
Knowledge of the functioning of a communal administration
Good mastery of road maintenance methods and standards
Ability to develop, read, and interpret plans
Skills in construction site management and budgetary monitoring
Fluent use of office tools and ideally technical management software
Driver's license
Sense of organization, responsibility, and priorities
Versatility
Spirit of initiative, collaboration, and anticipation
Availability
General technical mastery
Being a volunteer firefighter is considered an asset
Benefits
Varied work
A salary according to the regulations and social benefits of the Commune de Val-de-Travers
Start date: 1st October 2026 or to be agreed
For any additional information, Mr. Yann Klauser, head of the infrastructure department, is at your disposal at 032 886 43 55.
Applications accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certificates, diplomas, etc., must be sent by 3 September 2026, to the human resources department or via the website jpid40cf6e7jm jpit0937jm jpiy26jm