Public Works Director

Public Works Director

Public Works Director $133,694.00 - $179,674.00 Annually (DOQ) Plus Excellent Benefits

Apply by: July 27, 2026 (open until filled)

Benefits include: 11% County contribution to 401(k). Medical, dental & vision insurance. The County pays 90% of the premium and the employee is responsible for the remaining 10%. Life insurance & long-term disability, and AD&D. Paid time off accrued at 10.16 hours per pay period. 11 paid holidays. Post-employment health plan account. Portable health savings account

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

The 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
• 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. 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.

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.

Lincoln County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by July 27, 2026 (first review, open until filled). Applications, supplemental questions, resumes, and cover letters will only be accepted electronically, and can be uploaded once logged in. If you are a veteran and wish to request veterans' preference credit, please indicate that in your cover letter, and submit a valid DD214 form.