Description
Director of Public Works & Utilities
City of Bremerton, Washington
Salary: $153,419 - $186,926
Plus excellent benefits, including: $10,000 hiring bonus, negotiated relocation expenses, and employer also contributes 4% of salary to deferred compensation
The City of Bremerton, Washington, offers affordable, quality living in a spectacular water and mountain setting. Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, Bremerton lies east of the Olympic Mountains and directly across Puget Sound from Seattle. With a population of nearly 45,000, Bremerton is the largest city in Kitsap County and serves as the urban center for the Bremerton-Silverdale Metropolitan Area. Bremerton is a great place to live and offers quality schools, vast recreation opportunities, a clean environment, beautiful parks, cultural programs, convenient shopping and excellent medical facilities.
Operating on a 2025 budget of $100.4 million with 141 full-time employees consisting of 135 permanent and 6 temporary/seasonal employees, the City of Bremerton’s Public Works & Utilities Department is the City’s largest department. The department is organized into 8 divisions: Administration, Engineering, Streets, Utility Maintenance (Water, Wastewater and Stormwater), Wastewater Treatment, Water Resources, Forestry and Internal Services (Facilities, Inventory and Equipment Services).
Under general policy direction of the Mayor, the Director of Public Works & Utilities is responsible for managing the eight divisions of the department in conformance with applicable statutes, regulations, and administrative policies. The Director plans, organizes, directs, and integrates all functions and responsibilities of the department, including capital construction, maintenance, asset management, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. The successful candidate will align with the City’s values, which include being welcoming, having integrity, showing accountability, and demonstrating a commitment to service. They will also provide visionary leadership to the Public Works & Utilities team by inspiring, guiding, and motivating team members to achieve excellence in customer service, service delivery, innovation, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the ideal candidate should find satisfaction in providing excellent customer service, and thrive in a collaborative, high volume work environment.
Education & Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, management, business administration, public administration, construction management, urban planning, environmental science, or a related field is required. A master's degree in urban planning, transportation planning, engineering, or public administration is preferred. Ten (10) years of experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions is required. A valid Washington State driver's license is required and must be obtained prior to date of appointment or another date set by the City. An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position must be demonstrated by the applicant.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental and vision plans; employer contributions to State Retirement System pension plans; paid vacation; 11 paid holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per year; hybrid remote work/telecommuting upon Mayor approval.
For a complete position profile, full job description, detailed benefits information, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Bremerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by May 18, 2025. (First review, open until filled.)