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Deputy Director of Public Works - City of McAllen, TX (ID: 345419)

Title Deputy Director of Public Works
Type Public Works - Management
Date Posted 2019-11-26
City / Organization City of McAllen, TX
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Description

Nestled in the heart of Texas’ southernmost region of the Rio Grande Valley, McAllen is just a Texas two-step from Mexico’s front door and is known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living. McAllen is one of the Top 10 cities with the biggest influx of people, the most employment opportunities, the hottest business growth, and best quality of life, which is why it has become “The City of Choice!”

 The City of McAllen is currently seeking to add a new Deputy Director of Public Works to their Public Works team that is dedicated to consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen.

Under administrative direction, the Deputy Director of Public Works is responsible for assisting the Public Works Director in supervising, planning, directing, managing and overseeing all the activities and operations of assigned functions within the Public Works Department. Employee exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff. The Department of Public Works includes the Division of Solid Waste, Recycling, Streets, Drainage and Fleet Maintenance.

Read full job description and Apply online at https://www.mcallen.net/departments/hr/job-opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

1. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university with major coursework in Public Administration, Engineering, Business Administration or a work-related field.
2. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of full-time paid, progressive, professional employment.
3. Job requires at least four (4) years of professional work related experience.
4. Local-level goverment experience is highly desired with practical experience in a wide range of engineering projects, municipal engineering work, supervising and managerial decision making experience. 
5. Must possess a valid Class "C" TX Driver's License.

Additional Information:

1. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities of over 75 employees and indirect supervisory responsibilities of over 125 other employees.
2. This position is safety sensitive subject to alcohol and drug testing.

Disclaimer

This job description summarizes essential job functions and minimum job requirements for entry level work and typical duties illustrative of the type of work customarily assigned and performed in this position. However, this job description does not represent every aspect of the job nor does it guarantee permanent employment, as all positions with the City of McAllen are employment at will positions. Job descriptions are subject to periodic updates and modifications. The City reserves the right to change work assignments and other aspects of a job. The City of McAllen is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Job Post Expiration Date   December 25, 2019

    All jobs posted are considered open until filled and may close at anytime except as stated in the Job Description. .