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Public Works Director

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The Town of Hardwick is accepting applications for the following position:

Public Works Director:

The Town is seeking a Public Works Director to work in conjunction with the Town Manager’s Office and the Public Works Department. The Public Works Director will be responsible for project development and coordination with the Public Works Department to ensure strategic and efficient management of public projects and infrastructure investments.  Work includes collaborating with engineers, contractors, utility companies, and regulatory agencies to develop scope, timeline, and deliverables to a multitude of public projects. Duties that are included but not limited to are; project development, project tracking, aspects of capital planning, Preparing RFPs, RFQs, and assisting with grant administration.                                                                                

Minimum requirements include Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in public works, construction, or project management.

This position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  There is a full benefits package including health, dental, life insurance and defined benefits retirement with the State of Vermont.  The salary range is $75,000-$85,000. 

Please either mail or email your letter of interest and resume to the Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843 or email, jobs@hardwickvt.gov  Job applications are available online or at the Hardwick Town Manager’s office.

For more information call David Upson, Town Manager (802) 472-6120.  This position is open until filled. The Town of Hardwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Town Wide Reappraisal Notices

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With the recent reappraisal of all properties in Hardwick, you should be receiving a notice in the mail advising you of the new value of your property. These notices went out in the mail on Friday, May 16.

To search community-wide for points of comparison to your property, click here.

For the 2025 preliminary valuation booklet, click here.

Request for bids – Insulation Services

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The Town of Hardwick, Vermont, is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide and install blown-in cellulose insulation in the attics of three municipally owned buildings.

This project, funded through the Municipal Energy Resilience Program, aims to enhance energy efficiency, reduce heating and cooling costs, and improve occupant comfort across these facilities. To see the full request, click here.

Emailed bids may be sent to: david.upson@hardwickvt.gov. Bids may also be mailed to: Hardwick Town Manager’s Office, Town of Hardwick, P.O. Box 523, Hardwick, VT 05843.

Bids are due by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Any bids received after that date may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Town of Hardwick.