Assistant Public Works Operations Director

Colonial Heights, City of (VA); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Colonial Heights in Virginia seeks an Assistant Director of Public Works - Operations to oversee maintenance and operations for Fleet, Streets, and Utilities. You will supervise supervisory staff, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while guiding department goals.

Responsibilities include budget development, capital improvement planning, and evaluating service delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of directly related professional and supervisory experience or Master’s Degree and at least 7 years of directly related professional and supervisory experience
• Virginia driver’s license required
• Class V Waterworks License desirable; CDL Class B desirable; may be required to obtain additional certifications

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and manage maintenance and operations aligned with compliance and service goals.
• Supervise supervisors and employees across Fleet, Streets, and Utilities.
• Assist Director with budget and capital improvement plan development.
• Monitor budgeting, procurement, and grants compliance.
• Lead performance measurement and preventive maintenance initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Public works operations

Contract management

Communication

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Public Administration/related field

Master's Degree in Public Administration/Engineering

Tools

Virginia Waterworks License (Class V)

CDL Class B desirable

Job description

The City of Colonial Heights in Virginia seeks an Assistant Director of Public Works - Operations to oversee maintenance and operations for Fleet, Streets, and Utilities. You will supervise supervisory staff, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while guiding department goals.

Responsibilities include budget development, capital improvement planning, and evaluating service delivery methods.