ENFIELD, CT — A new Director of Public Works has been appointed by Town Manager Christopher Bromson, giving the town a new department head with more than 25 years experience in his field.

Donald Nunes was appointed to the position effective Oct. 12. He was originally hired by the town on Oct. 7, 2013 as the ROADS engineer, and "it became quickly evident that we had found a skilled and innovative professional that was going to exceed all expectations," according to a statement released by Bromson. Nunes replaces Jonathan Bilmes, whose last day of work was Aug. 10.

Nunes has over 25 years of DPW expertise, understanding and knowledge. He has managed a wide range of capital improvement projects spanning from $60,000 to $60 million in value, while working closely with Buildings and Grounds and Highway staff to ensure in-house projects are completed correctly, Bromson said. "Time and again, Donald's ability to professionally interact with the public during stressful contracting and ROADs projects to come up with creative solutions is one of the reasons he was tapped to be the Interim Director," Bromson said. "During the past couple of months, he has continued to use professionalism and critical thinking on a variety of issues, earning him distinction over all other candidates to lead the Public Works Department at the helm."

A UMass alumnus with a Masters in Landscape Architecture, Nunes is an experienced field engineer, surveyor and public works professional who offers significant abilities in the areas of construction management and inspection, project management, surveying, document preparation, in the field design modifications and solutions, public presentations, computer aided design and drafting, personnel management and municipal budgeting. "I work well under pressure and have performed nearly every DPW job, so I know what it is like on those cold, wet days to be outside or up for 36 hours plowing," Nunes said in the statement. "I can empathize with everyone on the staff from the laborer to administration. I believe that all employees should be treated fairly, and the public respectfully. I hold myself to high ethical standards and I wholeheartedly subscribe to the following ideal, "When placed in a position of command, lead!""