Public Works Director

Application Deadline: March 1st 2024 at 8:00AM will be the first review date of applications received. This position will remain open until filled. 

Salary Range: $8,217 to $10,009

Benefits:

• Paid sick time (To match the union schedule)
• Paid vacation (To match the union schedule)
• Paid holidays (To match the union schedule or by position contract)
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Washington State PERS Pension Program

Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt Position, Required to work in office.

Residence Requirements: Must reside within thirty (30) minutes of the Woodland City Limits, as defined by the mayor (WMC 2.48.020)

Requirements, Experience, and Education:

• Must have a water distribution manager license from Washington State Department of Health.
• Must have a valid State Drivers License and an insurable driving record.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, public administration or a field closely related to the duties required of this position. OR Five (5) years of progressively responsible public works experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience with emphasis working with a small crew.

The City of Woodland is seeking a qualified individual to be the Public Works Director. Working under the authority and direction of the Mayor. Woodland's Public Works Director plans, organizes, directs and controls the functions of the Public Works Department, including the functions of engineering, water, streets, storm water systems, wastewater, parks, public buildings, and facilities maintenance. The Public Works Director also is responsible for communicating with citizens, businesses, staff and elected officials, and serves as part of the City’s management team in running the operations of the city. The Public Works Director will be required to attend all City Council meeting, which are the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month and starts at 7:00PM (if Monday is a holiday, then meetings are held the next business day).

For more information about this position, please review the full job description below. 

Only completed applications will be reviewed and considered. You may attach your resume and additional documents to your application. Please note that submitted resumes will not be considered without a completed employment application. Acceptable proof of United States Citizenship or right-to-work in the United States must be supplied by successful applicants within three (3) days of employment. Submitting an application is not a guaranteed job offer. 

***Please note applications must be received before the closing date and time. All applications not received by the closing date and time will not be considered.*** 

The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, sensory, mental or physical disability; or veteran status; or any non-job related factor.  Any person requiring special accommodations should advise the city of their needs by the application closing date.   Prior to employment with the City, candidates may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as required.