Public Works Deputy Director — Water & Utilities

City of Maypearl; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corsicana seeks an Assistant Public Works Director to help lead the Public Works Department, overseeing water distribution, wastewater collection, drainage maintenance, and utility infrastructure. You will assist with budgeting, CIP planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance while guiding department staff and coordinating with other City teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a decade of municipal Public Works experience, including supervisory responsibilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal Public Works, water distribution, wastewater collection, utility operations, infrastructure management, construction management, engineering, or a closely related field, including at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the following TCEQ licenses as required by the City: Class C or higher Water Distribution license; Class III or higher Wastewater license.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director with the overall administration, management, and direction of the Department and assists in establishing departmental goals, policies, procedures, performance standards, priorities, and long-range plans.
• Coordinates Public Works divisions, supervisors, personnel, equipment, facilities, and programs to promote efficient and effective service delivery.
• Reviews operations and recommends improvements to procedures, organization, technology, and service delivery.
• Prepares reports, presentations, recommendations, and other information for the Director, City Manager, City Council, and other City officials.
• Represents Public Works at meetings with City officials, departments, contractors, consultants, agencies, civic organizations, and the public as assigned.
• Provides primary management oversight of water, wastewater collection, drainage maintenance, utility infrastructure, and related operations.

Skills

Public Works admin

Water/wastewater systems

Asset management

Project management

Budget & contracts

Leadership & supervision

Regulatory compliance

Emergency management

Plans & specs interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Ten years municipal PW experience with supervisory roles

Tools

TCEQ Water Distribution License - Class C

TCEQ Wastewater License - Class III

Job description

The City of Corsicana seeks an Assistant Public Works Director to help lead the Public Works Department, overseeing water distribution, wastewater collection, drainage maintenance, and utility infrastructure. You will assist with budgeting, CIP planning, asset management, and regulatory compliance while guiding department staff and coordinating with other City teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a decade of municipal Public Works experience, including supervisory responsibilities,