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Job Description
Summary
Minimum starting salary is $130,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications
The City of Waco Seeks
An individual with experience in public works, infrastructure maintenance, or civil construction to provide leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the maintenance and operations division within the Public Works department.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Driver's License
Preferred:- Experience in public works, infrastructure maintenance, civil construction, or related areas
- Professional Engineer License
The Assistant Director of Public Works is responsible for the leadership, management, and strategic oversight of assigned divisions within the Public Works Department. This position directs and coordinates operations to ensure efficient service delivery, regulatory compliance, and optimal resource management. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Public Works and collaborates with other city departments, external stakeholders, and the public to support the city's infrastructure and operational needs.
Essential Functions- Provides oversight for the maintenance and operations of streets, traffic control systems, right-of-way management, and utility maintenance.
- Develop and implement short-term and long-term plans to maintain and improve infrastructure systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.
- Directs and evaluates construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects related to roadways, bridges, drainage systems, and other public infrastructure.
- Supervises traffic engineering and signal operations to enhance transportation safety and efficiency.
- Oversees fleet and equipment maintenance programs to ensure operational readiness and cost-effective management.
- Manages contracts for outsourced maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Prepares and manages division budgets, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and cost control measures.
- Coordinates with internal departments, contractors, and government agencies to support city-wide infrastructure initiatives.
- Ensures emergency response preparedness for weather-related incidents, infrastructure failures, and other public works emergencies.
- Leads staff development efforts, including training, performance evaluations, and succession planning within the division.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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