The City of Topeka is seeking an experienced professional to join its team as its next Director of Public Works. This position supports the City’s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents through the effective management of public infrastructure and services.

The Director of Public Works oversees civil and traffic engineering, street maintenance and construction, forestry, parking, business services, facility and ground maintenance, and fleet services. This is an executive leadership position that involves budget oversight and management, strategic planning, and oversight of all activities of department personnel.

What you'll do:

Provide leadership, management and direction to all functional areas of the department.
Prepare and administer department budget, maintenance program budgets and capital project budgets.
Direct all aspects of Public Works projects, including selection, planning, coordination and execution.
Attend all meetings of the Governing Body and other committees, task forces, boards and study groups as appropriate.

The ideal candidate is:

A strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound decisions.
Knowledgeable in the principles, practices and activities of Public Works functions.
An excellent communicator and confident presenter.
A collaborative leader and team player

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration or a closely related field is required.
Minimum of five years of professional engineering experience including at least four years supervisory and senior management level experience, preferably in a municipal setting.
Preferred licensed professional engineer in the State of Kansas. Additional expertise in road construction and maintenance, traffic engineering, strategic planning and employee leadership programs is desirable.
Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas driver’s license.