Job Description
Position: Public Works Director
Salary Range: $116,122.87/annually to $173,631.34/annually; Starting Salary Based on Employment Agreement; DOQ, DOE
Location: Public Works Department
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week); FLSA Exempt; Non-Union
Benefits Apply; Open Until Filled
Full Time Benefits Include: • County pays $1,550 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members • Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS) • HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply • Wellness program • Access to MetLife Pet Insurance • Deferred compensation plans offered Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.
Brief Duties and Responsibilities: The Director works at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners to whom they are directly responsible for all matters of Department operations. Leads and directs a diverse team of 60 engineering, road maintenance, traffic control, vegetation management, fleet services, and professional support staff operating across 1300 square miles in southeast Washington. Develops and implements an annual budget in excess of $30 million across four separate and distinct funds. Works alongside the County Engineer to coordinate design, construction and operation of transportation infrastructure with developers, other county agencies and cities. Leads the county’s flood response efforts and supports natural disaster recovery operations. Maintains personal liaison with Federal, Native American tribal, state and local officials.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises four (4) Division Managers; indirectly supervises all employees within the Public Works Department.
Working Environment/Physical Abilities: This position involves both office and field work. Must possess the physical ability to perform field work involving bending, lifting and twisting, and sitting or standing for extended time to perform essential job duties. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions. Must also possess physical abilities typically related to office operations including manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computers and other office equipment, and sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally and in written forms.
Minimum Qualifications: Education And Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration AND five (5) years of progressive Public Works related work experience AND three (3) years of upper level Public Works administrative experience OR an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration AND seven (7) years of progressive Public Works related work experience, three (3) years upper level Public Works Management, OR ten (10) years of progressive Public Works experience, AND five (5) years upper level Public Works Management, AND combined education and training. Must possess strong management, budgeting experience, and effective oral/written communication skills.
Licenses And Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must successfully pass a background check and a driving record check
For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.
SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT GENERAL
Type: Full-time
Pay: $116,122.87 to $173,631.34 per YEAR
About
Walla Walla County
Walla Walla County (population 62,000) may be Washington State’s best-kept secret. Located in the Southeastern corner of the state, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains.
Rolling green hills lead to Walla Walla’s patchwork of farms and snowy backdrop of the Blues in the distance. A quaint, well-kept downtown district, lined with lovely brick and stone architecture with first-class retail shops of every description. Fine dining abounds, and Walla Walla’s award-winning wine culture is evident everywhere. With three colleges, a thriving viticulture industry (over 100 wineries), and mild “Four-Season” climate, Walla Walla is home to 32,000 residents. Besides our County seat in Walla Walla, we also proudly serve College Place, Waitsburg, Touchet, Wallula, Burbank, Prescott and Dixie. There is the County Fair, hot air balloons in the summer sky, parades down Main Street… and you’re surrounded by fishing, skiing, boating, cycling, hiking, camping – in the uncrowded outdoor spaces.
Walla Walla County is a great place to live, work and play. It is also the perfect place to raise a family, with excellent schools, public libraries, and parks.