Public Wks Dir

Location: Roosevelt

Public Works Director – Roosevelt City, Utah $96,839.00 – $ per year DOE Roosevelt City is seeking an experienced, motivated Public Works Director to lead our Public Works Department and help shape the future of our community! Join a collaborative, service-driven organization where leadership, innovation, teamwork, and community pride are valued, and where your work makes a lasting impact on the residents we serve.

Lead the Future of Roosevelt City At Roosevelt City, we take pride in delivering essential services and building infrastructure that supports a strong, thriving community. As our Public Works Director, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, oversee important infrastructure improvements, and help guide the City's continued growth.

The Public Works Director works closely with City leadership, department supervisors, engineers, and community partners to ensure reliable services and responsible use of public resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a Public Works Director who enjoys developing employees, solving challenges, and turning long-term plans into meaningful improvements.

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

No two days are exactly alike for a Public Works Director! You'll oversee operations involving culinary and secondary water, pressurized irrigation, wastewater, storm drainage, and streets.

The Public Works Director leads infrastructure planning, capital improvement projects, budgets, regulatory compliance, and department operations. You'll coordinate with engineers, contractors, and developers, review construction plans, oversee project schedules, and help identify grant funding opportunities.

As Public Works Director, you'll also mentor supervisors, manage resources, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, respond to infrastructure emergencies, and advise City leadership on public works priorities. You'll serve as the utility systems' unrestricted Direct Responsible Charge (DRC), helping keep essential services operating safely and efficiently.

Work Schedule The Public Works Director works Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., offering a consistent four-day workweek.

What You'll Bring Successful Public Works Director candidates will have a high school diploma, two years of specialized industry training, and ten years of comprehensive public works experience, including four years in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The ideal Public Works Director brings strong leadership, infrastructure management, budgeting, and communication skills. Civil or construction engineering education or experience is preferred but not required.

Required qualifications include Level IV Water Treatment and Distribution, Level II Wastewater Collections, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I certifications; a valid Utah driver's license; and SWPPP, National Rural Water Utility Manager, and Level I Cross Connection certifications, or the ability to obtain the latter certifications.

Ready to Lead Our Team?

If you're ready to take the next step as a Public Works Director, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today using our quick 3-minute application process, answer a few simple questions, and help build Roosevelt City's future.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation and two years of specialized training through industry courses, workshops, or in-service programs;and
• Ten years of comprehensive public works experience involving infrastructure systems, personnel, and materials management, including four years in a supervisory capacity; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Engineering Experience (Not Required):
Education, training, or practical experience in civil…