Public Works Director & City Impact Leader

Valdez — Public Works; Valdez (AK); On-site; USD 122,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

PERS membership

Job summary

The City of Valdez seeks a dynamic Director of Public Works to guide a diverse team across Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, Streets Maintenance, and Fleet Services. You will partner with executive leadership to advance City priorities and uphold high standards of service.

You bring proven management experience with six years of supervisory work, strong contract and budget oversight, and knowledge of local government regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an effective manager.
• Six (6) years of supervisory experience with crews in skilled trades and/or technical fields.
• Preference for experience supervising public works functions, shops, landfills, or water/sewer operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily activities of the Public Works Department staff and evaluates performance.
• Develops goals, policies, and procedures; ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Oversees contracts, budgets, procurement, and resource management.
• Coordinates programs with other departments and agencies.
• Communicates expectations and builds relationships with the public and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Public works operations

Contract management

Budget oversight

Communication

Incident management

Team development

Tools

Work order software

Inventory software

Job description

The City of Valdez seeks a dynamic Director of Public Works to guide a diverse team across Solid Waste, Water/Wastewater, Streets Maintenance, and Fleet Services. You will partner with executive leadership to advance City priorities and uphold high standards of service.

You bring proven management experience with six years of supervisory work, strong contract and budget oversight, and knowledge of local government regulations.