Public works director Jobs in Garland, TX

Salary : $125,583.57 - $150,700.29 Annually

Location : Wylie, TX

Job Type : FULL TIME

Job Number : 2025-00002

Department : PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS

Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Summary

Why work for the City of Wylie?

The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.

How we accomplish our mission :

Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.

The City of Wylie's Public Works division is seeking an Assistant Director of Public Works. The selected candidate will oversee planning, design and construction of capital improvement projects; administer engineering consultant and construction contracts. Coordinates with operations and maintenance staff on identification and design of projects and evaluates impacts of development on existing infrastructure. Trains and supervises staff in technical design and inspection functions. Responds to citizen and staff requests and complaints.

Supervision is provided by the Director of Public Works.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees design and construction for capital projects; performs preliminary design calculations; prepares plans, specifications and cost estimates for streets, utilities, and other public infrastructure to ensure compliance with City standards; oversees consulting engineering contracts; administers construction contracts; oversees the work of Engineering staff and trains in technical design and inspection.
• Identifies projects from master plans for streets, parks, water, wastewater and storm drainage; identifies need for new projects or for replacement of old systems through coordination and review with operations and maintenance staff and through evaluation of impacts associated with new development.
• Investigates and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; reviews development plans for compliance with City standards; coordinates with developers, contractors, and other City staff.
• Attends City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings; assigns duties, monitors progress, and conducts performance evaluations of staff; prepares budget recommendations.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

College Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required. Four years of municipal or public works design and / or construction experience required. Registered Professional Engineer. Certified Floodplain Manager. Familiarity with CADD, GIS and various water and wastewater modeling programs desirable. Registration as a professional engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months required. Registration as a professional land surveyor desirable. Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record required. Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED :

Low : Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED :

Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing

Crawling Crouching Driving Fine Dexterity

Foot Controls Handling Hearing Kneeling

Lifting Pushing / Pulling Reaching Sitting

Standing Talking Twisting Vision

Walking

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT : Indoors

SHIFT WORK : No

CALL-OUT : Occasionally

Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

What is your highest level of education?

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23 : Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay : "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering?

Are you a Registered Professional Engineer (PE)?

Are you a Certified Floodplain Manager?

Have you ever worked for a city / municipality?

If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N / A.

Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

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