Public Works Director

City of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 29, 2024
  • Salary: $110,614 - $152,838 annually DOQ USD
  • Apply By: Nov 27, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Public Works
  • Utilities
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Other
  • Summary

    The City of Sandpoint is seeking a Public Works Director for this charming city of 10,000 located 60 minutes south of the Canadian border on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille and surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges. The town is known for its resort atmosphere and for offering a family-friendly community and active outdoor lifestyle. The City operates with an annual 2024 budget of $52.97 million and a team of 121 FTEs.

  • Job Description

    The City of Sandpoint is seeking a Public Works Director for this charming city of 10,000 located 60 minutes south of the Canadian border on beautiful Lake Pend Oreille and surrounded by the Selkirk and Cabinet Mountain ranges. The town is known for its resort atmosphere and for offering a family-friendly community and active outdoor lifestyle. The City operates with an annual 2024 budget of $52.97 million and a team of 121 FTEs.

     

    THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

     

    The Public Works Director is an executive level position reporting to the Mayor with considerable latitude for independent judgment and initiative. The Director manages the Public Works Department with a 2024 budget of $20.7 million and a team of 33 FTEs. The 8 direct reports are the City/Civil Engineer; 2 Construction Managers; Water, Wastewater and Utilities Supervisors; Streets Supervisor; and an Administrative Assistant. The Public Works Director also serves as a City Engineer.

    The Public Works Department oversees and manages Utilities (Water, Wastewater, Sewer Collections, and Water Distribution), Streets/Roads, Fiber, Solid Waste (contract with Waste Management), Stormwater, and Engineering Services (which has its own Professional Engineer).

    WHY APPLY

     

    This is an excellent opportunity to help lead a stunningly 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 City of Sandpoint is well-run, financially stable, and serves as the county seat of Bonner County. 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 professional engineer 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.

  • Job Requirements

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  • Additional Information

    More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Sandpoint with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Sandpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rolling interviews. Apply Soon.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • GMP Consultants
    • GMP Consultants

    GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.

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