The executive-level position oversees infrastructure, sanitation, and fleet maintenance for Bensalem Township.
Feb 25, 2026 10:05 am EST
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Officials are accepting applications for the Director of Public Works Department, an executive-level position responsible for overseeing the township’s infrastructure.
The role includes managing roads, sanitation, and fleet maintenance, along with the daily operations, budgets, and staff of the Public Works Department.
The director will report to Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo and the Director of Administration.
Key responsibilities for the position include strategic planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating emergency response efforts. The Director also manages capital improvement projects and directs operational staff to ensure safety.
The salary range for the position is $120,000 to $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
The Township offers an excellent benefits package. Candidates interested in the role are required to submit a cover letter, resume with three references, and salary history as a single attachment.
Applications must be submitted by March 20.
Submissions can be sent to Debra South at dsouth@bensalempa.gov or mailed to Township of Bensalem, ATTN: Debra South, 2400 Byberry Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.
A residency requirement states that all applicants must live within a 12-mile radius from the Township border.
The Director of Public Works will plan, direct, manage, and oversee activities, projects, and operations of the Public Works Department, including streets maintenance, construction, and central maintenance. The position also involves coordinating activities with other Township departments and outside agencies.
Additional duties include developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. The director will also establish appropriate service and staffing levels, evaluate service delivery methods, and allocate resources. This position is salaried and exempt, with no additional compensation authorized for overtime.