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Deputy Public Works Director / Assistant City Engineer

The City of Tukwila is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and forward-thinking Deputy Public Works Director / Assistant City Engineer to join our leadership team. Under the general direction of the Public Works Director, this position provides hands-on supervision, strategic guidance, and operational oversight to the Engineering Division.

The Deputy Director supervises three teams of professionals ensuring high-quality project delivery; strengthens staff capabilities through coaching and professional development; develops and implements infrastructure design and construction standards, and ensures compliance with City, state, and federal regulations. The three engineering teams are organized around utilities, transportation, and NPDES permit compliance. We are seeking a leader with experience with delivering state and federally funded transportation projects to help guide staff and deliver a large six-year capital program.

This position also serves as the Acting Public Works Director in the Director's absence, providing continuity of leadership and timely decision-making for the Department. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader committed to public service, organizational improvement, and developing an empowered and skilled engineering workforce.

About Tukwila

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission:

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values:

Caring We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.

Professional We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.

Responsive We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

About the Public Works Department: Public Works provides the foundation for high quality of life in Tukwila by protecting the health and safety of residents, visitors, and businesses. The Department is responsible for design, construction, operations, and maintenance of the City's essential transportation, water, sewer, and surface water infrastructure. Public Works also supports other divisions through the management and maintenance of the City's vehicles and facilities assets.

Position Description: Under the general guidance and direction of a Department Director, performs a variety of managerial, supervisory, professional, and administrative work in planning, organizing and coordinating the overall activities of the Engineering Division which includes public street, water, sewer, storm drainage, bridge and miscellaneous public projects; engineering studies and reports; and maintenance of all public plans, maps, and as-builts. This role provides critical leadership to our three engineering teams spanning utilities, transportation, and environmental compliance. Crucially, this position serves as Acting Department Director in the Director's absence.

Salary Range: $14,352 - $19,234 per month. Note: We don't typically hire at the top of the range.

How To Apply: Initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "education" and "work experience" section of your application in Government Jobs website, along with your cover letter. In order to be considered for this position you MUST apply online and complete the entire application for considerations. Please attach onto your online application:

• Attach Cover letter
• Attach Chronological resume

Veteran's Preference

Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

This recruitment is open and continuous until filled, with a first review of candidates on August 17, 2026.