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- The City is seeking a collaborative and forward-facing candidate to serve as the next Public Works Director.
The successful candidate will be a strong member of the executive team, bringing knowledge of principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting, and personnel management. The next Public Works Director will have experience with advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work at interpersonal, institutional, and systemic levels. Candidates that align and resonate with the City’s values and goals are encouraged to apply. The Public Works Department aims to make lives better through services provided each day. The Department’s mission is to enhance the safety, welfare, and livability of the community. This is accomplished by providing and managing infrastructure and services for the airport, open spaces, parks, transportation, and stormwater and wastewater systems.Get to know Public Works
Qualified candidates possess any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be possession of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible Public Works experience in a municipal government or public agency in an administrative or managerial capacity involving responsibility for planning, organization, implementation, and supervision of varied engineering, maintenance, and/or other related programs; along with the equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, planning, public or business administration, or a related field.
The salary range for the Public Works Director is $165,984.00 to $200,532.80 annually. The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience in order to comply with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. The City of Eugene offers an excellent benefits package. Please click the Benefits Tab to view the City of Eugene’s competitive package options.
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit Bob Murray and Associates website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
Living in Eugene: Home to 175,000 people, Eugene sits in the southern portion of the Willamette Valley and is known for its majestic trees, fantastic parks and a multitude of arts and recreational activities. Situated in Lane County 110 miles south of Portland, Eugene is within an hour of the Cascade Range to the east and Oregon’s breathtaking coast to the west. Living in Eugene provides opportunities to find activities that speak to you. Some activities include floating the Willamette River, walking, bicycling, rolling along miles of interconnected trails, dining and tastings at top notch local craft breweries and wineries, attending resident symphony, ballet company performances, or traveling acts at the Hult Center for Performing Arts. The City is also home to the University of Oregon, founded in 1876, bringing the benefits of a major educational and research institution and highly competitive college athletics programs.Get to know the Community Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following
To learn more about the position and apply click here: Public Works Executive Director
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
For a full list of qualifications click here - Public Works Executive DirectorSupplemental Information
To Apply:
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
If a job posting indicates this position is temporary (not limited duration) then the employee serves at will. Temporary employees do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute.
Salary and Benefits
The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, physical examination, life insurance, and long-term disability. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.To view a summary of benefits and/or benefit premium rates click the respective link. Click here to view information about Total Worker Health.
