Public Works Director

Job overview

The Public Works Director role is onsite in Seaside, OR. The listing states annual compensation of $105,967–$142,006. The director leads the City of Seaside Public Works Department, which oversees water, wastewater, streets, stormwater, parks, facilities, fleet, the municipal airport, and Evergreen Cemetery. Reporting to the City Manager, the director leads department operations, develops supervisors, manages budgets and long-range utility planning, and advances capital projects. The role supports reliable municipal services, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and infrastructure planning for the community.

What you'll do

• Lead department functions, budgeting, long-range utility planning, and capital projects from procurement through construction
• supervise division leaders and other direct reports
• advise the City Council
• liaise with airport, parks, tree, and transportation advisory committees
• organize operations, develop supervisors, and advance safety and preventive maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public works director

municipal government

public works

water utilities

wastewater

streets and stormwater

capital projects

department leadership

seaside or

city of seaside

infrastructure planning

annual salary range

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The department has 25 staff across Administration, Streets, Water, and Wastewater; the next director will oversee a Wastewater Master Plan update and subsequent Water Master Plan.

About the employer

City of Seaside is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.