Public Works Assistant Director (opens in new tab)

City of Maypearl; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton seeks a highly qualified Public Works Assistant Director to provide leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of municipal public works operations. Under the City Manager, you will supervise staff, manage infrastructure, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will oversee budgeting, procurement, capital planning, reporting, and performance standards, coordinating with the Public Works Director and City Manager to deliver safe and reliable services for the

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of departmental personnel and operations.
• Financial management including budgeting, expenditures, procurement, and capital planning.
• Quality assurance and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Reporting and documentation of financial, operational, QA, and compliance reports.
• Infrastructure management of streets, drainage, water, wastewater, and facilities.
• Strategic planning for long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Must maintain a clean criminal and driving record.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Supervision: Direct departmental personnel, establish performance expectations, oversee daily operations, and promote accountability in coordination with the Public Works Director.
• Financial Management: Develop and administer budgets, monitor expenditures, oversee procurement, and assist with capital improvements with the Public Works Director.
• Quality Assurance: Establish standards, monitor service quality, conduct inspections, and implement corrective measures with the Public Works Director.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements in coordination with the Public Works Director.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and maintain financial, operational, QA, and compliance reports with the City Manager.
• Infrastructure Management: Oversee streets, drainage, water, wastewater, facilities, and related systems with the Public Works Director and City Manager.

Job description

Position Summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and results-driven Public Works Assistant Director to provide leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of municipal public works operations.

Under the general direction of the City Manager, this position is responsible for departmental supervision, infrastructure management, financial oversight, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and operational reporting.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound financial management, operational accountability, and a commitment to providing safe, efficient, and reliable municipal services.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Supervision: Direct departmental personnel, establish performance expectations, oversee daily operations, and promote employee accountability and professional development in coordination with the Public Works Director

Financial Management: Develop and administer departmental budgets, monitor expenditures, oversee procurement activities, and assist with capital improvement planning in coordination with the Public Works Director

Quality Assurance: Establish operational standards, monitor service quality, conduct inspections, and implement corrective measures to ensure efficient municipal operations in coordination with the Public Works Director

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable TCEQ, EPA, and any other federal, state, and local requirements in coordination with the Public Works Director

Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate financial, operational, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance reports in coordination with the Public Works Director

Infrastructure Management: Oversee assigned municipal infrastructure, including streets, drainage, water, wastewater, facilities, and related public works systems in coordination with the Public Works Director and City Manager

Strategic Planning: Identify infrastructure needs, evaluate operational performance, and recommend long-term improvements in coordination with the Public Works Director and City Manager
Administrative Coordination: Provide reports, recommendations, and departmental updates to the City Manager and City Council as directed.

Must have a clean criminal and driving record.