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Public Works Director Reviews
What is it like working as a Public Works Director?
March 2023
Handle all jobs in City Government.
Public Works Director in Milford:
Pros: I am involved in as much as I want to be involved in
Cons: Limited Scale
February 2022
Underpaid unappreciated and misunderstood.
Public Works Director in Hickory:
Pros: My employees
Cons: Expectation set by people who have no idea what I do
October 2019
Stressful, rewarding and political at times.
Public Works Director in Hagerstown:
Pros: Opportunity to make a difference
Cons: Politics and difficult citizens
May 2019
Not for those with depressive or suicidal tendencies - this job is a nightmare.
Public Works Director in Denver:
Pros: The variety of work is enjoyable and the tasks could be intellectually and physically stimulating.
Cons: The board of trustees that I work for are untrained, unprofessional, inconsiderate bullies that contribute little, in the way of constructive input.
December 2018
Great place to work.
Public Works Director in Pass Christian:
Pros: being able to help the community
Cons: politics
July 2017
Country Living.
Public Works Director in Oakland:
Pros: Country Living at it best for the family.
Cons: Low Pay and many repair issues with no budget.
November 2015
Leadership.
Public Works Director:
Being a leader isn't popular. You will need to be crystal clear in your expectations, and rigidly consistent in your administration.
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