Public Works Director or Deputy Director/City Engineer

City of Port Townsend; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WA State PERS retirement

457 Deferred Comp

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Long-term care insurance

Sick leave

Vacation

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Bereavement leave

Jury duty pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a Public Works Director in Port Townsend, WA, to lead municipal infrastructure management (water, wastewater, transportation) and drive operational excellence.

You will oversee the department, guide staff, and implement progressive planning for environmental sustainability and non-motorized transport, with emphasis on regulatory compliance and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or public administration.
• 6-7 years of professional public works experience, with significant management roles.
• A valid Washington Driver's License is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Public Works Department in managing municipal infrastructure, including water supply, wastewater, and transportation systems.
• Oversee departmental operations and staff.
• Implement progressive planning for environmental sustainability and non-motorized transport.

Skills

Public Works Administration

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Planning

Wastewater Management

Water Supply Management

Transportation Planning

Maintenance Operations

Municipal Engineering

Environmental Sustainability

Supervisory Leadership

Budget Management

Project Management

Shoreline Protection

Non-motorized Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or public administration

Job description

Lead the Public Works Department in managing municipal infrastructure, including water supply, wastewater, and transportation systems. Oversee departmental operations and implement progressive planning for environmental sustainability and non-motorized transport.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or public administration and 6-7 years of professional public works experience, including significant management roles. A valid Washington Driver's License is required, and Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly preferred.

Key Skills: Public Works Administration, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Wastewater Management, Water Supply Management, Transportation Planning, Maintenance Operations, Municipal Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Supervisory Leadership, Budget Management, Project Management, Shoreline Protection, Non-motorized Transportation

Benefits: WA State PERS retirement, 457 Deferred Comp, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Flexible spending account, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, Long-term disability insurance, Long-term care insurance, Sick leave, Vacation, Paid holidays, Floating holidays, Bereavement leave, Jury duty pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)