Tooele, UT | Assistant Public Works Director

ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

Salary Range is $91,582 to $109,449/Year

Pay Grade 22, FLSA Exempt, Full-time Regular Status

Nestled at the base of the beautiful Oquirrh Mountain range, Tooele City, Utah, offers the best of both worlds: convenient access to Salt Lake City's urban amenities and vibrant outdoor recreation, all within a 30-minute drive. We are a rapidly growing community.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to fill a newly created position as our Assistant Public Works Director. This role is crucial in supporting the City's commitment to providing essential services that maintain a safe, clean, and healthy community. You'll perform a broad range of professional, administrative, and supervisory duties that are integral to the strategic and operational success of our Public Works Department.

You'll be involved in:

Leading Operations & Projects: Overseeing daily public works operations, managing complex infrastructure development, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. This includes providing recommendations on workflow, resource allocation, and ensuring project adherence to standards and timelines.
Strategic Planning & Compliance: Assisting in developing and implementing departmental policies and long-term strategic plans, reviewing construction plans for compliance, and identifying future infrastructure needs. You'll also help ensure regulatory compliance and manage risk.
Team & Budget Oversight: Supervising assigned teams, coordinating with division supervisors on progress and budget reports, and assisting with overall budget management and financial oversight.
Departmental Leadership: Serving as Acting Public Works Director in their absence, making operational decisions, and representing the department in various forums.
Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking a qualified professional with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, public administration, construction management, or a closely related field. You should bring a minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works, construction, engineering, or municipal operations, including at least three years in a supervisory or lead capacity. Prior experience with budget management and financial record-keeping is also important. For candidates with exceptional relevant experience, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Beyond your technical background, candidates must hold a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain within one month) with an acceptable driving record, and acquire a Utah Class B Commercial Driver's License with medical card within 12 months. This role requires the ability to pass a background check and maintain trust, especially given its duties relevant to our water systems. We emphasize the importance of continuous learning for our top administrators; therefore, you will be required to obtain State of Utah Water Distribution Operator – Level 4, Wastewater Treatment Operator – Level 4, and Wastewater Collections Operator – Level 4 certifications within two years of hire. While not required, a Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Utah is highly desired.

We invite you to join our dedicated team and be a part of shaping Tooele City's future!

DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at: WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards. Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office.

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