Deputy Public Works Director (City of Littleton) - City of Littleton, CO
Littleton, CO
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The Deputy Director serves as a member the department's leadership team. This position consists of professional and managerial duties relating to the planning, directing, organizing, implementing, and coordinating all programs and activities of the Divisions of the Public Works Department. This position plays a key role in the development of strategic vision, and the successful attainment of the goals and objectives for the department and the City of Littleton.
With a focus on customer service, innovation and enhancement of the operations of Public Works this position recommends and facilitates changes in departmental methods and procedures for improved, effective workflow and service to the public. The diversity of public works functions requires a broad base of knowledge and experience in operations, grounds, streets, engineering, open space, fleet, facilities, solid waste, sustainability, public engagement, council communications, transportation, development review, and emergency operations are all essential. The incumbent in this position will be expected to develop acumen in all these areas over the course of their time with the city of Littleton.
The position will be leading the Operations Department within the Public Works Department. This will include Streets, Utilities (sanitary and storm), Facilities and Fleet. In addition, the position will oversee special projects as assigned by the Direct. This will include Project Downtown, redevelopment of the Bellview Service Center, coordination with sanitary sewer connector districts, act as a liaison between departments, address resident inquires and represent the city at various meetings and events.
The ideal candidate:
- Have excellent communications skills both verbal and written.
- Is highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgement.
- A passion for leadership and a commitment to serving the community.
- Is knowledgeable in the principles and practices of Public Works Operations
- Ability to collaborate with Division Managers and provide an environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, please see the 2024 Benefit Guide.
The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.
Hiring pay range $145,445 - $160,755 per year
This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 28, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
