Public Works Director

Salary : $ - $ Annually
Location : Sequim, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-00003
Department: PW Management
Opening Date: 01/12/2026

Job Summary

This position is open until filled, with first review of applications on February
9. Tentative start date for this position is May 2026 to allow overlap with outgoing Public Works Director.

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The Public Works Director provides leadership in an innovative, data-driven environment that builds the activities and operations of Sequim's Public Works Department. Through a strong manager team including deputy director, this individual is responsible for: public works operations; capital improvement project engineering and administration; transportation planning and engineering; solid waste management; land development engineering and administration; fleet management; facility maintenance; state and other intergovernmental contracts;

water and sewer system operations and planning; management of public rights-of-way; and parks & events.

This position works under the broad policy guidance of the City Manager and directs the operations of the department following state and federal constitutional law, as well as other administrative and legislative policies, and the policies and ordinances of the City of Sequim. This individual is primarily responsible for establishing and implementing departmental policies, effectively managing finances and coordinating the use of all available resources in a manner that provides stability to the department and appropriate services to the community.

The Director performs specialized work which requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and discretion, and also completes projects and accepts additional responsibilities, as directed by the City Manager.
The Public Works Director works closely with other department heads to collaborate on integrated solutions, and has contact with numerous outside government officials as well as vendors and consultants to best equip the Public Works Department.

The Sequim Public Works department team is highly collaborative and team oriented. The ideal candidate must be a good communicator and solution-focused, enabling a participatory approach to leadership with the goal of obtaining high decision quality. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to wear many hats and must be capable of leading the team to successful solutions for a range of topics including budget, capital projects, land development, utility rates, personnel, organization structure, and long-range strategic planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs the financial management, operations and maintenance of sewer and water utilities, buildings and grounds, streets, lighting, wastewater reuse/reclamation system, and other public improvements;
• Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the department budget;
• Directs ongoing research into new municipal public works technologies and trends, and recommends implementation of programs and equipment to help the department achieve its long- and short-term objectives more efficiently;
• Identifies federal, state and private research and development grants; determines the scope of work for which funds are needed and prepares proposals to obtain them;
• Directs planning and management of complex capital improvement projects from inception through completion;
• Reviews contract bids and consultant design work; authorizes payment for services;
• Supervises oversight of building and plan reviews and associated inspections for: drainage, paving, site improvements, sanitary sewer and water service, and public improvements for land subdivisions;
• Oversees the preparation of: engineering designs; specifications; cost and quantity estimates of Public Works projects involving capital road, sidewalk, utility or building construction; and related activities;
• Establishes and maintains appropriate work relationships with municipal officials, peers and subordinates, State and local organizations, and the general…