JOB TITLE: Public Works Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works/Administration
SUPERVISOR: Deputy County Manager

MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision of the Deputy County Manager, plans, organizes and directs the various division staff and operations of the Public Works Department. Provides expert professional assistance and policy guidance to county management. Fosters cooperative relationships with citizens and civic groups on public works matters. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. The Public Works Director serves at the pleasure of the County Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
•Eight years of experience in public works or civil engineering, or other related engineering field.
•Four years of management and supervisory experience across all years of job-related experience.
•Must possess or have ability to obtain within first sixty days of employment and must maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
•Must establish residency in Los Alamos County within ninety days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture or related field.
•Registered New Mexico Professional Engineer.
•New Mexico Architecture License.
•Project Management Professional Certificate.
•Experience with capital facilities construction and maintenance programs.