Public Works Director job in Prosser

The City of Prosser seeks a new Public Works Director to work in conjuction with other departments and agencies to guide the development of critical infrastructure and to that services continued to be delivered to customers in a professional but neighborhood friendly manner. The Public Works Director manages the Public Works Departmenet including the City’s water supply and distribution, wastewater treatment, streets, irrigation, garbage and parks. The Public Works Director also prepares various capital plans and works with other departments and agencies to prepare of the planned improvements.

The new Public Works Director must have a Bachelor’s in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or a related field and have a thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance methods. Knowledge of administrative practices, management, safety measures and public contracting is also desirable.

The winning candidate will have at least 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public works. Additional requirements include working knowledge of the principles and practices of modern public administration.

Prosser’s Public Works Director will be a self-motivated servant leader who leads by example, not through the authority of the position, and who delivers outcomes. The successful candidate will be open-minded and have the ability to inspire and mentor staff. The candidate will help the City envision and plan for the future. The candidate is expected to work with all departments to identify funding strategies for current and future budgets and proudly serves the citizens of Prosser.

The ideal candidate will be approachable and will have excellent written and oral communication skills. He or she will have the ability to relate to staff and to represent the City effectively with media, the community, the Leadership Team, and the City Council. The Public Works Director will work well in a team atmosphere and independently. He or she will be a good, empathic listener and be able to clearly communicate technical issues to a variety of audiences. The successful candidate will have the ability to evaluate the work and performance of department personnel in a manner conductive to high performance. The Director will have high expectations, assign tasks, facilitate goal setting, and provide the resources necessary to achieve those goals. Accountability must be important, the Director will expect tasks to be completed and deadlines met. The ideal candidate will be someone that exhibits good common sense, thinks strategically, and is particularly skilled at forming symbiotic partnerships. Strong project management and experience with managing multiple funding sources is also favored.

The Public Works Director will have strong organization and management skills. They will be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and successfully, and be able to successfully delegate tasks to staff with trust. The winning candidate will make timely decisions. The next Public Works must be able to create innovative management programs and systems in response to changing needs, financial conditions, and legislation.