Deputy Director of Public Works - Engineering & Administration
About The Position
About the Town of Leesburg and Nature of Work Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about? Do you want to work for an organization that wants you to grow with it and offers tuition reimbursement, certification training, and a chance to learn about multiple industries? Come work for the Town of Leesburg, hometown of the 21st century! Located 35 miles west of the nation's capital in the heart of DC's Wine Country, you'll enjoy a vibrant and authentic community with "big city" amenities. The Town of Leesburg strongly encourages innovation, promotes career development, and offers excellent benefits to employees. Benefits include membership to the Town's full-service recreation center, enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in civil engineering work, including at least three (3) years of management/supervisory responsibility.
- Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.
- Possession of valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in civil, environmental, construction management, engineering management or related field.
- Five (5) years of managerial/supervisory experience.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing engineering and construction plans, and documents for compliance with codes, regulations, and Town standards.
- Responsible for the Transportation Division and the pavement management program, inclusive of bridge inspections and maintenance.
- Supports the Director of Public Works with management of personnel, management of the Town’s bonding program as it relates to land development projects dealing with sureties, bond estimates, and assisting with the management of day-to-day activities in the Department.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification training
- Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
- Enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System
- Excellent healthcare insurance
- Other fringe benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Affordable health insurance coverage
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
- Optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Optional payroll Roth IRA
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
