Public Works Director

Position Summary

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Typical Qualifications

About the Role

Benefits

Pay

Schedule

• Position Summary

  The Public Works Director is responsible for the administration, general management, policymaking, planning, and direction of the Public Works Department. This role involves performing or directing a wide variety of advanced technical and engineering tasks in the investigation, location, design, and construction of road, bridge, and building products. Additionally, the Director represents the County at meetings and on committees at the local, state, and federal level and works at the direction of the County Administrator while implementing Board policies in all phases of the operation of the department.

• Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

  The Public Works Department operates with 40 FTEs on a 2026-2027 budget of $18 million. The department is divided into six divisions which include: Public Works Administration, Engineering, Facilities, Fleet Services, Road Maintenance & Operations, and Solid Waste District. The Public Works department maintains 334 miles of roads and 87 bridges. The Facilities division maintains 160,000 sq/ft in 12 General Fund buildings and 42,000 sq/ft in Roads buildings. The Fleet Maintenance division is responsible for maintaining 176 County vehicles. Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Public Works Director is responsible for the administration, general management, policymaking, planning, and direction of the department and is responsible for supervising all employees of the Public Works Department in all divisions.

• Typical Qualifications

  Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience in public works is required. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon, or the ability to obtain registration within one year, and prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director is preferred. Any combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates a candidate’s ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position may be considered.

• About the Role

  Lincoln County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, its population was 50,395 which can easily double with the tourist season. The County covers roughly 992 square miles with approximately 54 miles of ocean beaches. Lincoln County consists of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Siletz, Newport, Toledo, Waldport, and Yachats. Each town along our beautiful coastline offers something a little different and unique from the others and the drive along Highway 101 is a postcard in living color.

• Benefits

  Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance. Retirement benefits and a Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) benefit are also available to Directors. The County's current retirement contribution rate to the 401K retirement plan is 11%, with $100 per month being contributed to the PEHP.

• Pay

  $133,694.00 - $179,674.00 Annually (DOQ)

• Schedule

  Full-Time