Public Works Director or Deputy Director/City Engineer

Job overview

The Public Works Director or Deputy Director/City Engineer role is onsite in Port Townsend, WA, with occasional remote work potentially allowed under City policy and supervisor approval. The listed salary range is $133,821–$182,947 per year. The position supports the City’s Public Works Department and its infrastructure, transportation, and environmental sustainability work. Depending on qualifications, the selected leader will guide municipal public works and engineering programs, including infrastructure planning and services involving water, wastewater, transportation, and maintenance. The role helps deliver reliable public services and advance the City’s infrastructure priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead the Public Works Department at the Director or Deputy Director level, depending on qualifications
• support municipal public works administration and infrastructure planning involving water, wastewater, transportation, and maintenance operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public works director

deputy public works director

city engineer

port townsend wa

city of port townsend

municipal engineering

infrastructure planning

water supply

wastewater

transportation

environmental sustainability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Washington State PERS retirement, optional 457 deferred compensation, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty pay, and Employee Assistance Program.

Why this role

The City is recruiting for one vacancy at either the Director or Deputy Director level, depending on qualifications; occasional remote work may be allowed with approval.

About the employer

City of Port Townsend is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.