City of Great Falls issued the following announcement.
City Manager Greg Doyon announced today the appointment of Paul Skubinna as the City’s new Public Works Director. Mr. Skubinna replaces Jim Rearden, who retired on March 31 after 33 years of service.
Mr. Skubinna joined the City of Great Falls as the Environmental Division Manager in 2015. Prior to this appointment, he worked for the State of Montana and in private sector consulting for fifteen years. During which time, he served as a scientist, engineer, and program manager.
His academic credentials include a Master of Science in Geology and a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering. He is a Montana registered professional engineer, certified wastewater operator, and stormwater pollution prevention plan administrator.
The Public Works Director job announcement was broadly advertised, which resulted in 37 applications. The first two rounds of interviews took place in July. On August 15 and 16, the two finalists went through the final round of interviews with the City Department Heads, Public Works Managers, and community stakeholders.
“The recruitment process for the Public Works Director position was very competitive. After interviewing the two finalists, the hiring committee supported appointing Mr. Skubinna,” stated City Manager Doyon. “Paul is a very hard worker and has proven himself in his current role. He understands the need for the department to work together, to work effectively with other city departments, and the need to bring a new level of customer service to the community. Paul is ready for the challenge of managing the city’s largest department.”
“I am very excited and humbled to be given the opportunity to serve the citizens of Great Falls in this capacity,” stated Mr. Skubinna. “I’ve inherited a strong operational structure and an excellent management team. My goal is to build on this current foundation by meeting the needs of our community with customer service and professional management of the public infrastructure while ensuring a safe, clean, and healthy environment.”
Mr. Skubinna will assume his role as Public Works Director on August 24, 2020.
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