The City of Bismarck is hiring its next Public Works Utility Operations Director. Michael Mart has accepted the City’s offer and is scheduled to begin working in Public Works later this month.
Mart has worked for the City of Bismarck’s Engineering Department since 2012, first as an Engineering Technician from June to November 2012, then a Project Engineer from 2012 to 2020, and finally as a Senior Project Engineer from January 2020 to present.
“Michael is a wonderful addition to our Public Works Utility Operations Department,” said Bismarck City Commissioner Greg Zenker, who holds Engineering, Storm Water and Water & Sewer Utility portfolios. “He has been a team player, stepping up in whatever capacity he has been needed and has gained a lot of really good experience in his time in the Engineering Department. We’re looking forward to how he can translate those experiences into this leadership role for our Utility Operations.”
Mart will succeed Michelle Klose, who announced her intentions to retire in March. Klose has served as the Public Works Utility Operations Director since 2016.
A graduate of North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering, Mart earned his Professional Engineering License in 2016.
Public Works Utility Operations includes a variety of services provided throughout Bismarck:
- Industrial Pretreatment Program
- Sanitary Sewer
- Stormwater Infrastructure
- Utility Billing
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment Plant
More information about Public Works Utility Operations is available online.