Published date: October 16, 2024

Reporting to the City Administrator, the Director of Public Works plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the Public Works Department including engineering, project management, surface water management, planning, building, sanitary sewer, City facilities, maintenance, and parks. The Director’s work involves developing and implementing departmental policies, planning and executing both short and long-range programs and coordinating departmental activities with other City departments and private or civic organizations. The Public Works Department is responsible for building and maintaining the physical assets of the City’s streets, bridges, sanitary sewer systems, storm water management systems, parks and other City properties and buildings.

Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, developers, and other governmental entities. As a member of the City’s Leadership Team, this position collaborates with the City Administrator, Mayor, City Council and other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City’s mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services.

Attendance at evening City Council, Commission and Committee meetings is frequently required.

The City offers a hybrid work schedule, excellent time-off benefits including 48 hours “administrative/management leave” annually, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, health reimbursement or health savings account, 401(a) with employer contribution, enrollment in Washington State’s DRS PERS retirement pension plan and optional 457 plan.

Job website link:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityoflakeforestpark/jobs/4695283/director-of-public-works?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 

Salary and benefits information: $141,282.60 – $181,903.68 annually plus benefits

Job description:

Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or related field AND at least seven years of progressively responsible senior management level experience in municipal planning, building, community development, or economic development, including at least three years of direct supervisory experience OR equivalent education/experience.
Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire and ability to maintain insurability with the City.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in a related field.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Working knowledge of Accela permitting software.

For more information about the role, visit the job description: https://cityoflfp.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11917/Director-of-Public-Works

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