Public Works Director - #260626

Full Salary Ranges: $147,500 - $206,500 Yearly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $147,500 - $177,000 Yearly

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The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards

The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here.

Job Summary

The Director of Public Works and Transportation provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the City’s Public Works Department Reporting to the Managing Director and directly supervising The Deputy Directors and Division leaders. This role is responsible for the planning, management, and delivery of a broad range of services, including civil engineering, traffic operations, street maintenance,

stormwater utility, transportation services, fleet management, and facilities maintenance. The Director leads cross-functional teams, oversees complex projects and budgets, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The incumbent collaborates with internal departments, external agencies, and the public to deliver efficient, integrated, and forward-thinking infrastructure solutions that enhance community livability and operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements

Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in public administration
• including at least four years administrative experience as a division head in public works.
• Proven success managing people effectively, including talent development.
• Progressively responsible civil engineering practice, preferably related to municipal engineering
• with emphasis and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, procedures, and municipal
• processes related to land development and public works projects.
  
  

OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job, AND Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

• Master's degree in public or business administration or related field.
• PE certification.
• Experience in multiple disciplines within public works.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• In-depth understanding of the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure systems including streets, stormwater, traffic, transportation, and facilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise senior managers, foster talent development, and build high-performing teams.
• Expertise in preparing and managing complex operating and capital budgets, cost analysis, purchasing procedures, grant administration, and contract negotiations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presenting to City
• Council, and engaging with the public and media.
• Skills with planning and conceptualizing work tasks with a track record of leadership involving
• the establishment of trust, credibility, and influence with line managers.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate policy and program effectiveness, and make data-informed decisions with long-term impacts.
• Proficient in managing large-scale capital improvement projects, timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to oversee complex and diverse operations simultaneously while adapting to shifting priorities and demands.
• Ability to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, community groups, regulatory agencies, and residents.
• Ability to inspire innovation, lead change initiatives, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within a large municipal department.
  
  

Travel

• Approximately 25% flexible, local travel with occasional regional or out-of-state travel.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for all Public Works divisions, aligning departmental goals with city-wide priorities.
• Develop, implement and monitor budget, goals, and objectives, which includes decisions and commitments involving large expenditures with significant impact not only on the City organization but also on the community as a whole.
• Develop and manage the Department's budget and staff in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Direct and provide management support for all department divisions.
• Apply best practices in public administration to create and manage innovative programs and services.
• Develop new programs and concepts through extensive analysis and interpretations of previously unevaluated facts.
• Monitor and evaluate department performance, recommend improvements, and drive organizational excellence.
• Maintain frequent contact with City administrative staff, officials, organization representatives, other governmental agencies and non-City personnel to give and obtain information and gain concurrence and cooperation.
• Maintain effective working relationships with citizen advisory committees, community groups, and other City department staff.
• Oversee policy development and ensure consistent, clear communication of department procedures and initiatives.
• Work with City departments, community groups, and other agencies to maximize the City's resources and programs.
• Analyze problems, considering customer concerns, political realities, social, and economic impacts, policy and strategic considerations.
• Resolve disputes and implement solutions using sound management and conflict resolution skills.
• Manage resources and form innovative and cooperative programs with other organizations.
• Make presentations and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, staff, citizen advisory groups, community organizations, etc.
• Develop a long-range plans for the future of Greeley Public Works programs.
• Coordinate planning activities with other City departments and ensure alignment with broader City goals.
• Evaluate organizational activities and make recommendations based upon critical analysis.
• Effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences including elected officials, residents, and employees.
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Engage positively with employees, residents, and community partners, upholding the City's
• values and service standards
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

Organize and delegate assignments to team members; Hiring, training, motivating and coaching employees; Evaluate employee performance and goal setting; Hold employees accountable for assigned task and goals; Provide timely and constructive feedback and training opportunities; Provide training opportunities with a focus on employee development; Resolve conflicts and complaints; Analyzing information and processes and develop more effective or efficient processes; Establishing and achieving business and financial objectives; Ensure compliance with safety procedures

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a standard office environment, which involves working at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• While the role is office-based, occasional visits to off-site locations or field environments may be required for meetings or project-related work.
• The noise level is generally low to moderate, consistent with a typical office setting.
• This position involves frequent interaction with the public, stakeholders, and internal staff, including responding to inquiries, attending community meetings, and representing the City in both informal and formal settings.
• May be required to work extended hours in the evening, holidays, or weekends.
• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within City buildings or field sites, sometimes in formal settings.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Requires minimal physical effort typically associated with clerical work, including occasional walking or standing.
• The ability to move throughout the office or work location is necessary, as well as the ability to walk, bend, stoop, reach, or navigate uneven terrain during occasional site visits or field inspections.
• Dexterity: Ability to perform repetitive motions for tasks such as typing, writing, and operating standard office equipment.
• Strength: Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Endurance: Ability to sustain focus and attention necessary for extended periods of data analysis, planning, and reporting.
• Vision and Hearing: Sufficient visual acuity to read printed and digital materials, view computer screens, and interpret maps or diagrams. Adequate hearing to participate in verbal conversations, meetings, and virtual communications.
  
  

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process, and will provide accommodation, as needed, to those who request assistance through the ADA Coordinator at [email protected].

Conditions of Employment: The City of Greeley is an at-will employer. Employees and the City may terminate employment at any time for any or no reason. Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page City of Greeley - Careers.