Public Works Director

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Plan, direct and review the activities of the Public Works and Public Utilities Departments, including engineering, water/wastewater, infrastructure inspections, traffic operations and street maintenance; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and, provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator;
Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the activities of the several divisions comprising the Public Works and Public Utilities Departments. The Public Works Director is responsible for determining major departmental policies, for planning long-term programs and for making difficult technical decisions.

Works under the general supervision of the City Administrator.

Over all employees of the Public Works Department, including full-time, part-time and contract labor.

10/13/2026 12:00 AM

Open Until Filled

Must possess basic knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations regarding public works. Must possess the skills to communicate in writing and orally, must be capable of making reports and oral presentations; must have the ability to maintain working relationships and communicate with the public, City employees, City administration and elected officials; ability to deal with the public in a safe and friendly manner;

knowledge of computer, electrical, water and mechanical operations related to Public Works; knowledge of the proper and safe use, application and maintenance of heavy and light equipment. Possession of a valid driver's license, in good standing is required. Ability to work in extreme cold, heat and temperature swings;
Ability to work with exposure to dust and fumes. Ability to walk, carry, climb, kneel, sit, squat (in awkward positions), and stand for extended periods of time.

Must be knowledgeable of applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above required knowledge, skills and abilities is an acceptable substitute. Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in water/wastewater operations, 3 years of which is in a supervisory role.

Must possess a high school diploma, Civil Engineering degree preferred. Must hold a minimum of a Class B/C water License as issued by TCEQ. Must hold a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Class B/C as issued by the TCEQ or ability to obtain within one year.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of Director of Public Works, the employee works both indoors, sometimes in an office environment, and outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions, including but not limited to rainy, wet, humid, snow, ice, cold and hot weather conditions. The…