Public Works Deputy Director - Pottawattamie County, IA

The City of Douglas is seeking an individual to serve as our next Deputy Public Works Director.  Douglas takes pride in its deep family roots and people, affordable living, great weather year-round, sweeping mountain vistas and binational culture, which continues to draw visitors around the world.  With right at 16,000 residents and a population that swells daily as international trade and commerce crosses through our port of entry, guests from the south come to shop and visitors from across the globe seek to experience the unique history of ranching, mining and aviation among reasons to visit Douglas.  We offer small town charm yet are less than two hours away from the big city amenities of Tucson and under an hour to Sierra Vista. 

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage major functional areas of the Public Works Department and to provide professional level civil engineer project planning, design, and field work, and project coordination for municipal capital improvement including traffic systems, drainage-ways, streets, and water systems. Other duties include assisting in the preparation of operating and capital budgeting, representing all major program areas of the department in liaison activities and coordinating special projects across divisions. Attends meetings, conferences, and training, serves on committees, and acts in the absence of the director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and three years of professional engineering or Public Works management experience.  An equivalent combination of experience, related college level course work, and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities or Engineer in Training Certification. Possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Residency within ten miles of the corporate limits of the City of Douglas, within the United States, required within a reasonable time after hire date.

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a  cover letter along with a City of Douglas application form and resume to: City of Douglas Human Resources Department, 425 10th Street, Douglas, AZ, 85607; fax (520) 417-7155 or email nadia.rodriguez@douglasaz.gov. Applications may be obtained at www.douglasaz.gov/Jobs.aspx

EVALUATION METHOD:  The Human Resources Manager will initially screen Applications for minimum qualifications according to training and experience as provided on employment application packet. Those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an evaluation process.