Public Works Assistant Director: Strategic Operations Lead

Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copperas Cove is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to lead and coordinate the departments under Public Works, including engineering, utilities, streets, and fleet services. You will provide executive-level guidance, develop plans, and ensure high-quality citizen services.

You will supervise department leads, manage budgets, prepare complex analyses, and work with City Council and outside agencies to advance capital projects and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, operations management, planning, construction management, or related field.
• Seven years of responsible administrative/management experience in Public Works, with at least four years supervisory.
• Any combination demonstrating ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership and administration of Public Works departments.
• Plan, organize, assign, coordinate, and direct departmental operations.
• Assist the Director in planning and supervising capital projects, compliance, and program development.
• Develop, update CIP and master plans; prepare complex reports for City Council.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, and staffing plans; develop departmental business plans.
• Represent Public Works in meetings with the City Council, planning commissions, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws; prepare reports for regulatory agencies.

Skills

Public works leadership

Budgeting & financial management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication with stakeholders

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Bachelor's degree in planning

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Copperas Cove is seeking an Assistant Public Works Director to lead and coordinate the departments under Public Works, including engineering, utilities, streets, and fleet services. You will provide executive-level guidance, develop plans, and ensure high-quality citizen services.

You will supervise department leads, manage budgets, prepare complex analyses, and work with City Council and outside agencies to advance capital projects and regulatory compliance.