Roanoke Rapids Public Works Director Larry Chalker submitted his resignation effective Wednesday, city officials confirmed today.

Both City Attorney Geoffrey Davis and City Manager Kelly Traynham confirmed the resignation.

Chalker did not immediately respond to a text message today seeking comment.

Roanoke Rapids Human Resources Director Christina Caudle said Chalker was hired on July 1, 2009, as an equipment mechanic. On July 3, 2011, he was named property maintenance manager, followed by an appointment as interim public works director on August 22, 2011. He was officially named public works director on September 19, 2011.

Caudle said she was unable to release Chalker’s resignation letter because it is not a public record under state statutes.

Doug Love will serve as interim director, Caudle said.