Assistant Public Works Director

Sumter Local Government Consulting•Stockbridge, GA

109d•$100,000 - $108,458

About The Position

Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting Stockbridge, GA, in recruiting for their next Assistant Public Works Director. The City of Stockbridge, located in Henry County and part of the growing Atlanta metropolitan area, operates under a Mayor–Council–City Manager form of government. This role supports the city's continued growth by helping to maintain high-quality infrastructure and services. The Assistant Public Works Director reports to the Public Works Director and assists in overseeing daily operations, planning, and execution of public works programs, ensuring efficient service delivery and long-term sustainability of city assets. Key functions include managing streets, stormwater, fleet, facilities, and capital improvement projects, coordinating maintenance, supporting project planning and implementation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The position also involves collaboration with contractors, engineers, and other departments.

Requirements

Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced municipal operations environment.
Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
Hands-on, solutions-oriented leader.
Experience supporting or managing public works operations, capital projects, infrastructure maintenance, streets, stormwater, facilities, fleet, right-of-way, or related municipal services.
Ability to solve problems, exercise sound independent judgment, and make timely operational recommendations.
Working knowledge of public works standards, construction practices, permitting, procurement, budgeting, safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to review plans, coordinate inspections, monitor project schedules, and support delivery of infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, service requests, emergency response needs, and project timelines.
A commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, teamwork, and public service.

Nice To Haves

Actively engages in professional development.

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily operations, planning, and execution of public works programs.
Ensuring efficient service delivery and long-term sustainability of the city’s assets.
Managing core functions such as streets, stormwater, fleet, facilities, and capital improvement projects.
Coordinating maintenance activities.
Supporting project planning and implementation.
Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Working closely with contractors, engineers, and other departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Preparing reports, updates, and presentations for the Public Works Director, City Manager, Council, and stakeholders.
Working effectively with field crews, department staff, contractors, residents, and partner agencies.
Solving problems, exercising sound independent judgment, and making timely operational recommendations.
Reviewing plans, coordinating inspections, monitoring project schedules, and supporting delivery of infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Managing competing priorities, service requests, emergency response needs, and project timelines.
Contributing to the profession and actively engaging in professional development.