Public Works Director

The City of Muscatine, Iowa is seeking its next Public Works Director. Muscatine, Iowa, is a welcoming community located along the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa, offering a high quality of life with a population of approximately 24,000 residents. The city features a strong local economy, excellent schools, and a range of recreational amenities, including parks, trails, and a scenic riverfront that serves as a focal point for community life. With an active arts and cultural scene, diverse community events, and a commitment to livability, Muscatine provides an appealing balance of small-town character and regional opportunity.

The Public Works Director performs highly responsible, professional and administrative work involving administering, directing and coordinating the work of all employees in all public work activities including engineering, roadway maintenance, transfer station, building and grounds, refuse collection, landfill, equipment maintenance, public transportation, and collection drainage.

The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills and an ability to create effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and the community. A solid knowledge of the principles and practices of all Public Works activities, applicable regulations and laws, and solid communication skills is required. Position requirements include bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's preferred) and a minimum of five years in a supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The minimum starting salary is $113,182. The City offers excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability, paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays, pension, and a supportive team. The selected candidate will be required to pass a physical, drug screen, and background check following job offer. Residency within 30 air miles of city limits required within 6 months of hire.


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Hiring Process
For civil service positions, applications are screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the criteria will be invited to participate in the civil service testing process.

For non-civil service positions, the hiring process is established in a manner appropriate for the position. It is the City's goal to successfully match the right candidates for the right positions.

It is the policy of the City of Muscatine not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, or disability. The City is an EQUAL. OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, and recognizes the requirements of THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The City of Muscatine has also made a strong commitment to employees and the public to provide a safe and drug-free work environment through the implementation of a DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM.


The CITY OF MUSCATINE has, and will continue to make, a reasonable commitment toward achieving the spirit and intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibit discrimination against the handicapped/disabled.