Public Works Director

About the role

The City of Stayton is hiring a full-time Public Works Director to report to the City Manager and serve as a member of the City's management team. The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the Public Works Department, which covers water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, parks, facilities, engineering and public amenities. The position also leads department employees, coordinates projects across City departments and communicates plans and priorities to the City Council and the community.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and capital projects across water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, parks, facilities, engineering and public amenities.
• Develop policies, procedures, master plans, facility plans, asset management plans and performance measures.
• Prepare and administer operating and capital budgets, and pursue grants and outside funding.
• Guide preventive maintenance and emergency preparedness, and ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Support staff development, promote safety, and coordinate projects and services across City departments.
• Communicate plans, priorities, project updates and technical information through public meetings, reports, media outreach and presentations to the City Council and advisory bodies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration or a related field, and at least 7 years of experience in public works, civil engineering or a related field, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable.
• A master's degree or Professional Engineer license is preferred but not required.
• Experience delivering complex capital infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget.
• Experience developing and administering budgets and pursuing grants and other funding.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, communication and decision-making skills, and adaptability in a small-city environment.

Required skills

• Knowledge of public works operations, engineering principles, construction and maintenance across water, wastewater, stormwater, streets, parks and facilities.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations and environmental requirements.
• Familiarity with asset management, preventive maintenance and the use of data to guide infrastructure decisions.

What we offer

• Salary of $108,355 to $143,924; the position is not covered by PERS, and the City provides a defined benefit retirement program with a 24% total retirement-related benefit.
• After six months, a 6% salary increase to cover the employee's retirement contribution, plus an additional 18% salary contribution from the City.
• Two weeks of vacation per year, 11 paid holidays, 40 hours of compensatory time and 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Medical, dental and vision premiums (City pays 85%), life insurance, long-term disability and city-paid training and conferences.
• Laptop and docking station.