Public Works Director
Core
Lead the Public Works Department to manage essential municipal services including water, wastewater, streets, transit, and refuse operations while delivering complex capital infrastructure projects. (via careerplan.io/jobs/7A-002-53-373-public-works-director)
Role type
Senior municipal public works director (operations & capital projects)
Builds
Reliable essential services (water, wastewater, streets, transit, refuse) and long-term public infrastructure assets
Domain
Municipal government / Civil infrastructure
Required skills
Municipal public works administration, Civil engineering standards, Municipal budgeting, Public administration, Organizational management, Public procurement, Contract administration, Grant compliance, Supervisory practices, Workplace safety
Preferred skills
California Civil Engineer license, Emergency response coordination, Stakeholder negotiation, Asset management planning
Technologies
Project management software, Office productivity tools, Budgeting systems
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and direct all departmental programs and services; Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and work plans; Supervise, train, and evaluate department employees; Direct planning, design, and construction of public works capital projects; Represent the City on regional boards and with regulatory agencies; Serve as a key member of the City's emergency response organization
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight