City of Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, ID, USA
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City of Lewiston, Idaho
Salary: $93,246 - $135,616
Situated at the union of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, Lewiston, Idaho, pop. 33,000, was founded in 1861 and is the Nez Perce County seat. Due to the mild weather and minimal average precipitation, Lewiston offers year-round golf, hiking, water-skiing, sailing, jet-boating, whitewater rafting, and world-class hunting, fishing, and camping. There are ten state parks within 50 miles of the city, and Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America, is just minutes away.
The City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department operates on a budget of $22 million with 75 employees (26 non-represented and 49 union represented) and is comprised of seven divisions: Public Works Administration, Engineering, Street Maintenance, Traffic, Sanitation, Water (Plant and Distribution), and Wastewater (Plant, Collections, and Environmental Services). Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director is expected to be an active and collaborative member of the City’s Leadership Team. The Public Works Director plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Department and supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, determines and implements department programs, policies and processes, and conducts long term planning in support of the City strategic plan. The selected candidate will be replacing the current Public Works Director who is retiring in February 2021 after 16 years with the City.
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, or a related field and significant experience in public works and management, and a minimum of five years of supervisory experience is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in the various aspects of public works, including capital projects, engineering, operations, utilities, and environmental systems/programs, including oversight of the design and construction of water and wastewater facilities and other public works facilities. A Professional Engineer License preferred but not required, as the City has a designated City Engineer on staff, as well as two other licensed Professional Engineers.
For a complete position profile/full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ , click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. To apply, click on "Apply Online" and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Lewiston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: February 21, 2021 (open until filled).
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
City of Lewiston, Idaho
Salary: $93,246 - $135,616
Situated at the union of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, Lewiston, Idaho, pop. 33,000, was founded in 1861 and is the Nez Perce County seat. Due to the mild weather and minimal average precipitation, Lewiston offers year-round golf, hiking, water-skiing, sailing, jet-boating, whitewater rafting, and world-class hunting, fishing, and camping. There are ten state parks within 50 miles of the city, and Hells Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America, is just minutes away.
The City of Lewiston’s Public Works Department operates on a budget of $22 million with 75 employees (26 non-represented and 49 union represented) and is comprised of seven divisions: Public Works Administration, Engineering, Street Maintenance, Traffic, Sanitation, Water (Plant and Distribution), and Wastewater (Plant, Collections, and Environmental Services). Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director is expected to be an active and collaborative member of the City’s Leadership Team. The Public Works Director plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Department and supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, determines and implements department programs, policies and processes, and conducts long term planning in support of the City strategic plan. The selected candidate will be replacing the current Public Works Director who is retiring in February 2021 after 16 years with the City.
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, engineering, or a related field and significant experience in public works and management, and a minimum of five years of supervisory experience is required. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of increasingly responsible experience in the various aspects of public works, including capital projects, engineering, operations, utilities, and environmental systems/programs, including oversight of the design and construction of water and wastewater facilities and other public works facilities. A Professional Engineer License preferred but not required, as the City has a designated City Engineer on staff, as well as two other licensed Professional Engineers.
For a complete position profile/full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ , click on "Open Recruitments" and then click the position title. To apply, click on "Apply Online" and follow the directions provided. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Lewiston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: February 21, 2021 (open until filled).
