DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
Airway Heights, WA

First Review: February 23, 2025

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Job Description
Benefits:
•    Employee & dependent medical, dental, and vision insurance 
•    Health savings account 
•    Paid Holidays off (17) 
•    No WA state income tax


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The City of Airway Heights is seeking a Director of Public Works for this well-governed and thriving city of 12,000 located eight miles west of Spokane in eastern Washington. The city is known for its small-town charm, low cost of living, low crime rates, and easy access to big city amenities next door in Spokane—the largest metropolitan center in Eastern Washington. The City serves a population of 12,070 across 2.5 square miles with a 2024 budget of $14.3 million and a team of 80 FTEs. 

THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Director of Public Works is an executive level position reporting to the City Manager with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative. The Director plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates the City's infrastructure. In this capacity, the Director oversees the Water Transmission and Distribution System, Sewer Collection System, Wastewater Treatment System, Storm Drainage System, Transportation System, Refuse Collection, Facilities Management, and Fleet Management. The Director manages the City Transportation Benefit District and provides supervision of 7 managers/supervisors. The Public Works Department operates with a budget of $11.5 million and a team of 16 FTEs.    
 
WHY APPLY 
This is an excellent opportunity to help lead a beautiful and fast-growing community that has an engaged population, a highly collaborative and transparent organizational culture, and several complex challenges to prepare the community for the future. The organization is closely knit, collaborative, and committed to its mission of service to its customers while protecting the environment. If you are a seasoned utility leader with public sector experience and excited about managing growth, tackling interesting and varied professional challenges, leading a solid group of professionals, and working in a collaborative and supportive work environment—this may be the opportunity for you. 

For questions on this position, please contact:

Mark Bethune
GMP Consultants
Mark@gmphr.com
(253) 405-3848