Located along the dynamic I-94 corridor in southeastern Wisconsin between Chicago and Milwaukee, Sturtevant is a village in motion with a rich history and genuine community spirit. It is a welcoming community with good schools, safe neighborhoods, great parks and recreational facilities, and growing, prosperous businesses. Sturtevant is a full-service community that prides itself on being a beautiful place to live, work, play, learn, and visit, and on providing high-quality municipal services.
Sturtevant seeks a new public works director and collaborative leader who can help achieve the Village’s short- and long-term infrastructure goals. Starting Salary up to $105K plus an excellent fringe benefits package, DOQ. Village President and six Board Members elected on a non-partisan basis. Directly oversees a total budget of $5.1M, including DPW Operations, Capital Projects, Facilities, Sewer and Stormwater Utilities, and Building/Code Inspections; 5 FT and 2PT employees. Future emphasis for the next public works director will include the following: TID #4 Redevelopment (Durand and Wisconsin Street Corridors); the South Park redevelopment; establishment of a long-range Village Capital Improvements Plan (CIP); DPW staff professional development and retention; facilitation of business and residential expansion efforts; continued development of intergovernmental partnerships and creative fiscal management.
A strong background in supervision; budget development and management; facilities management; sanitary sewer operations; and capital improvement planning and execution, and the ability to cultivate positive and productive relationships with the Village Board, Village staff, and community members. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of professional and personal integrity; a strong work ethic (commitment to public service); open, positive communication skills; the ability to build and lead the DPW team to address community issues and problems; and the ability to see the big picture and assist in moving Sturtevant forward. For more information, visit the community website at www.sturtevant-wi.gov. The Sturtevant Village Public Works Director Position Profile is available on the PAA website: www.public-administration.com.
Requires an Associate degree or advanced technical training in public works, civil engineering technology, construction management, water or wastewater operations, public administration, or a related field, with at least 5 years of progressive public works or construction leadership experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for assigned Village utility operations within a reasonable timeline established by the Village. Wisconsin Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain.
Send cover letter, resume, salary history, and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: Sue McDade; 1155 W. South Street, Whitewater, WI 53190; e-mail smcdade@public-administration.com; by November 28, 2026. Questions regarding this executive search should be directed to Kevin Brunner, PAA President, 262-903-9509 or kbrunner@public-administration.com.
Confidentiality must be requested by the applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.