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- Airway Heights, Washington
- City of Airway Heights
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Project Management
- Public Works
- Transportation or Transit
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
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Director of Public Works
Airway Heights, Washington United States City of Airway Heights Full Time $119,679 - $142,901 annually DOQ Jan 29, 2025
Employer:
City of Airway Heights
GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.
Job Description
The City of Airway Heights is seeking a Director of Public Works for this well-governed and thriving city of 12,000 located eight miles west of Spokane in eastern Washington. The city is known for its small-town charm, low cost of living, low crime rates, and easy access to big city amenities next door in Spokane—the largest metropolitan center in Eastern Washington. The City serves a population of 12,070 across 2.5 square miles with a 2024 budget of $14.3 million and a team of 80 FTEs.
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Director of Public Works is an executive level position reporting to the City Manager with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative. The Director plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the City's infrastructure. In this capacity, the Director oversees the Water Transmission and Distribution System, Sewer Collection System, Wastewater Treatment System, Storm Drainage System, Transportation System, Refuse Collection, Facilities Management, and Fleet Management. The Director manages the City Transportation Benefit District and provides supervision of 7 managers/supervisors. The Public Works Department operates with a budget of $11.5 million and a team of 16 FTEs.
WHY APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity to help lead a beautiful and fast-growing community that has an engaged population, a highly collaborative and transparent organizational culture, and several complex challenges to prepare the community for the future. The organization is closely knit, collaborative, and committed to its mission of service to its customers while protecting the environment. If you are a seasoned utility leader with public sector experience and excited about managing growth, tackling interesting and varied professional challenges, leading a solid group of professionals, and working in a collaborative and supportive work environment—this may be the opportunity for you.
Job Requirements
View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.
Additional Information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Airway Heights with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Airway Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is February 23, 2025.
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