Head of the Public Works and Water Department

Head of the Public Works and Water Department General Activities Technical, administrative, and financial management and coordination of department 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, notices, reports, public procurement, estimates, budget preparation, closing of accounts, management of stocks and material) Personnel management of public works and water (monitoring hours, planning of holidays and on-call service, annual interviews, training follow-up) Representation of the department to cantonal services, municipal services, authorities, the population, and external service 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 municipal roads, sidewalks, public squares, green spaces, cemeteries, fountains, and ancillary infrastructure Management of road signaling and user safety Planning of maintenance and repair work Supervision of the organization of events (Abbaye de Fleurier, in particular) Coordination of snow removal actions within the department and with external service providers Water and Purification Supervise the water and water purification service to guarantee water quality according to standards and ensure the proper functioning of installations Organization of preventive and curative maintenance of networks and structures Participate in the implementation and monitoring of self-control Participation in investment planning (PGEE and PGA) and network extensions Ensuring 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 municipal administration Good command of road maintenance methods and standards Ability to develop, read, and interpret plans Skills in construction site management and budgetary monitoring Proficient 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 jit0835jm jiy26jm