Public Works Deputy Director

Polk County • Dallas, OR

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About The Position

The Deputy Director of Public Works assists the Director with strategic planning, administration, and operational oversight of the County’s infrastructure. The role supports delivery of essential services, including road maintenance, bridge engineering, fleet management, and the mechanical shop, while maintaining compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes and federal regulations.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A cover letter is required as part of the application. Polk County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities upon request.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college with a major in engineering, public administration, or a related field, plus five years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including at least two years of general administration; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
• A cover letter is required with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with strategic planning, administration, and operational oversight of the County’s infrastructure.
• Support delivery of road maintenance, bridge engineering, fleet management, and mechanical shop services.
• Maintain compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays per year.
• 8 hours of vacation earned monthly, with increases every 5 years.
• 8 hours of sick leave earned monthly.
• 4–5 personal leave days earned each fiscal year, depending on position and prorated based on date of hire.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contributions that are 100% employer funded.
• Full health benefits for the employee and qualified family members, with the employee paying 10% of the premium.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Optional additional life insurance.
• Optional short-term disability.
• Deferred compensation savings program.
• Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior